Comparison

Seamless vs DoorDash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Seamless

Order food and groceries from thousands of local and national restaurants and convenience stores. Track your delivery in real time, see fees upfront, and enjoy personalized ordering. Pickup options are also available.

Highlights
  • Order from thousands of restaurants
  • Grocery delivery available
  • See fees upfront
  • Real-time order tracking
  • Personalized ordering options
  • Pickup available
  • Grubhub+ for $0 delivery fees
Features
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When in doubt, go for takeout—Seamless has it all. Plus, fun fact: Seamless is powered by Grubhub! Order food delivery from thousands of restaurants, including local spots and national chains, and get groceries delivered too. Prefer pickup? No problem. Know the fees upfront and track orders from Seamless delivery partners in real time. The only surprise is just how easy takeout can be. ORDER FROM THOUSANDS OF RESTAURANTS With Seamless, you can order takeout from your favorite local restaurants and everyone’s favorite chains. There are so many good eats out there, but you obviously deserve the best. Seamless makes it easier to choose your next meal with restaurant ratings and reviews. French fries, pizza, burritos, burgers, sushi, donuts—it’s all here, whenever a craving strikes. GET GROCERIES DELIVERED TOO Think beyond your breakfast, lunch, and dinner orders. Seamless offers the ultimate convenience with grocery delivery, in addition to restaurant takeout. Order milk, bread, snacks, and frozen foods, as well as household essentials like paper towels and laundry detergent, from local convenience stores. EXPECT TO SEE THE FEES UPFRONT Seamless gives it to you straight. See the delivery fee upfront, before you start crafting the perfect food order. Pay your way with credit cards, Seamless gift cards, or Venmo. SKIP DELIVERY FEES The key is Grubhub+. Sign up for unlimited $0 delivery fees on eligible orders, and enjoy exclusive offers and rewards as a Grubhub+ member.* Try Grubhub+ free for 30 days, then level up for just $9.99/month. The truth is, food tastes even better when you spend less on delivery. See details below. TRACK DELIVERY IN REAL TIME Seamless puts your delivery on the map. Track eligible orders in real time, from the restaurant to your front door, and know the moment your bacon-egg-and-cheese arrives. Every delivery is a special delivery with Seamless. COUNT ON THE SEAMLESS GUARANTEE Get your food delivered on time and at the lowest price. Guaranteed, or we’ll make it right. Terms apply. See details: seamless.com/help/contact-us/learn-about-guarantee YOU DO YOU AND SEAMLESS DELIVERS Seamless serves up a personalized app experience, so you can reorder that feast you’re still thinking about from two months ago. Order sauce on the side, go for extra pickles, lose the onions—Seamless gets you. Are you a regular? Get rewarded when you come back for more at the same restaurants. You can also plan ahead by pre-ordering food for pickup or delivery. ORDER FROM NATIONAL RESTAURANTS Sometimes you need a sure thing, and that’s why Seamless partners with national restaurants to offer the takeout food you know and love. Get delivery from Applebee’s, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Denny’s, Dunkin’, Five Guys, IHOP, McDonald’s, KFC, Panda Express, Panera, Papa John’s, Popeyes, Shake Shack, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, White Castle, and more. GET SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT Burning questions? Delivery crisis? Seamless customer support is here for you 24/7. *$0 delivery fees only apply to eligible delivery orders from Grubhub+ merchants that meet the subtotal minimum (before tax, tip, and fees) on the applicable menu page or otherwise indicated on the Grubhub platform. Additional fees may apply. 5% pickup credit applicable on eligible future pickup orders only and is calculated based on the qualifying order subtotal. Credit is not transferable, not redeemable for cash, expires 90 days after most recent credit is issued and is subject to restrictions. Grubhub+ is an automatically renewing membership service requiring recurring payments. After your free trial ends, your free trial will convert to a paid Grubhub+ membership and Grubhub will automatically charge you each month at the then-current rate (currently $9.99) plus tax until you cancel. See Grubhub+ cancellation and refund policy and full terms at https://lp.grubhub.com/legal/plus/

About

DoorDash

Get food, groceries, convenience items, and more delivered from a vast selection of local and national merchants. Enjoy on-demand or scheduled delivery with real-time tracking and convenient payment options. Offers $0 delivery fees on your first order and an optional subscription for unlimited free delivery.

Highlights
  • On-demand, same-day delivery
  • Advanced delivery scheduling
  • Real-time order tracking
  • No order minimums
  • No-contact delivery option
  • Multiple payment options
Features
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With more than 310,000 menus and 55,000+ grocery, convenience and retail stores across 4,000+ cities in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, DoorDash offers the greatest online selection of your favorite restaurants and stores, delivered wherever you are. Plus, enjoy $0 delivery fees for your first order. Restrictions apply: https://drd.sh/tF5uns/ IT’S ALL HERE - Restaurants: Local and national favorites - Grocery: Everything from fresh produce to household items - Convenience: Snacks, drinks, OTC medicines, and more - Retail: Including gym must-haves, beauty supplies, etc. - Pet supplies: Treats, toys, and everything they need - Flowers: For special occasions or just because KEY FEATURES - On-demand, same-day delivery - Advanced delivery scheduling - Real-time order tracking - No order minimums - No-contact delivery by request - Convenient payment options: Apple Pay, Venmo, PayPal, credit card, or SNAP/EBT at participating merchants ENJOY UNLIMITED $0 DELIVERY FEES WITH DASHPASS Get unlimited $0 delivery fees and up to 10% off eligible orders from restaurants, grocery stores, and more. Plus, DashPass members get access to exclusive items and offers, and 5% in DoorDash credit back on eligible pickup orders. Your first 30 days on DashPass are free, then your membership auto-renews at $9.99/month. Cancel anytime. NATIONAL RESTAURANT PARTNERS McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Burger King, Wendy’s, Chipotle, The Cheesecake Factory, Outback Steakhouse, Panera, Chili’s, Subway, Dunkin’ Donuts, Jamba Juice, Panda Express, Moe’s, P.F. Chang’s, Denny’s Buffalo Wild Wings, Papa John’s, Papa Murphy’s, Jack in the Box, Five Guys, Boston Market, Red Robin, TGI Friday’s, Red Lobster, Qdoba, El Pollo Loco, White Castle, SmashBurger GROCERY DELIVERY PARTNERS Safeway, Albertsons, ALDI, Sprouts Farmers Market, Meijer, Hy-Vee, Grocery Outlet, Winn-Dixie, Smart & Final, BJ’s, Vons, Weis, ACME, Raley’s, Fresh Thyme, Giant Eagle, Bashas’, Bristol Farms, and more. CONVENIENCE & RETAIL DELIVERY PARTNERS Walgreens, 7-Eleven, CVS, Rite Aid, Dollar General, Wawa, Sheets, Casey’s, Total Wine, BevMo!, PetSmart, Sephora, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Tractor Supply, and more. FIND RESTAURANTS AND STORES NEAR YOU We’re growing and currently serving over 4,000 cities across the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, including cities such as New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver, Melbourne, Sydney, Montreal, and more. Notice at Collection (California Residents): https://help.doordash.com/consumers/s/privacy-policy-us#section-11 Visit doordash.com to learn more.

Screenshots

Seamless4 screens
DoorDash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Seamless at none against DoorDash's shown. DoorDash's advantage is ratings volume (23M vs 499K) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Seamless against 4.8 for DoorDash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DoorDash has 23M ratings behind it against 499K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Seamless's written reviews are positive against 33% of DoorDash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Seamless versus DoorDash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeamlessDoorDash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (499K ratings)4.8 (23M ratings)
Positive reviews27.6% of reviews33.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings499K23M — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#1 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB573 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSeamless North America, LLCDoorDash, Inc.

Customer experience

Seamless

All ratings499,278 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews395 reviews
Positive27.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative64.6%

DoorDash

All ratings23,218,167 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews12,911 reviews
Positive33.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative60.5%

User reviews

Seamless

From 499K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Effortless food ordering
  • 🕰️ Convenient delivery service
  • 💳 Transparent pricing and fees

Room to improve

  • 🚗 Poor delivery service
  • 🔍 Unreliable search functionality
  • 💬 Terrible customer service
  • 🔄 Frequent app issues and bugs
  • 💰 Excessive and confusing fees

DoorDash

From 23M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient delivery service
  • 👍 Variety of restaurant options
  • 💡 Potential for improved customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent order issues (missing items, incorrect orders)
  • ⏱️ Lengthy and unreliable delivery times
  • 🤖 Poor communication from drivers and customer support
  • 💰 Overpriced with excessive fees
  • 🔒 Security and account issues

Bugs and requests

Seamless

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect address information
  • Delivery driver issues (no-shows, theft, etc.)
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Outdated restaurant information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Restore favorites/reorder feature
  • Improve menu browsing and filtering
  • Provide better delivery tracking and notifications
  • Streamline customer support and issue resolution

DoorDash

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App malfunctions and crashes
  • Inaccurate delivery estimates
  • Inability to cancel or modify orders

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved order tracking and transparency
  • Better accountability for drivers and restaurants
  • Streamlined refund and compensation process
  • Enhanced customization and order options

In-app purchases

None

Seamless

No in-app purchases

None

DoorDash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Seamless free?
Seamless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DoorDash free?
DoorDash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Seamless or DoorDash?
Seamless and DoorDash are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 499K and 23M ratings respectively.
Do Seamless or DoorDash have ads?
DoorDash shows ads; Seamless does not.
Which is updated more often, Seamless or DoorDash?
Seamless ships an update weekly, and DoorDash weekly. Most recently, Seamless was updated on September 24, 2026 and DoorDash on September 24, 2026.

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