Comparison

LCBO vs Longo’s

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

Head to head
About

LCBO

Shop a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, including spirits, wine, beer, and coolers. Browse thousands of products, scan items in-store for details, and order for pickup or delivery. Find product availability and save your favorites.

Highlights
  • Browse and shop thousands of products
  • In-store barcode scanner
  • Order for pickup or delivery
  • Check product availability
  • Favorite products and stores
  • Find store locations
Features
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The official LCBO app lets you browse and shop thousands of wine, beers & ciders, spirits, coolers and more! The LCBO app allows you to: • Browse and shop thousands of LCBO & Vintages products. • Scan products in-store using the app’s barcode scanner to get more info. • Order products to be picked up in-store or shipped directly to you. • Find up-to-date product availability in your favourite store or closest store. • Add products and stores to your favourite list for quick access. • Find a location.

About

Longo’s

Discover culinary delights with deals and meal inspiration. Enjoy convenient pre-ordering for pickup, shop for catering, and explore fresh, locally sourced products. Access rewards, recipes, and cooking classes for a complete food experience.

Highlights
  • Preorder for pickup
  • Catering options
  • Weekly flyer and deals
  • Longo's Thank You Rewards
  • Cooking classes registration
  • Personalized offers
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Discover a world of culinary delights with the Longo’s App! Indulge in delicious deals and find endless meal inspiration, all at your fingertips. Savour convenience by using Preorder for Pickup, giving you a hassle-free shopping experience. Shop tasty Catering options to discover a unique assortment of fresh, curated hand-made trays and platters to serve at your next event. Download now and let a modern Italian market experience come alive in your hands. Longo’s now has 40 stores in the Greater Toronto Area. Family-run since 1956 and dedicated to offering the best food experiences, we focus on fresh foods, supporting local farmers and providing personal customer service. We only select products you can trust because we simply wouldn’t serve your family anything we wouldn’t be happy to serve our own. That’s our promise, backed by Longo’s family standards. Save time when you preorder for pickup. Preorder a range of products, designed to make entertaining and nourishing your family delightfully simple. From Festive Meal Kits to catering and takeout, we’ve curated a selection of amazing food you'll be proud to serve! Discover good food. We partner with local growers and vendors to bring you the finest quality food, in season, at great value. Pair the fine foods you find with the latest tips, trends and recipes from our experts and it’s easy to elevate your plate. Buon appetito! Enjoy personalized browsing + save more with the weekly flyer. With our improved Find a Store feature, you can set your preferred My Longo’s location and gain access to the products, pricing and special offerings unique to your community! Plus, stay up to date on all the latest deals and discover exciting products to try with our in-store flyer. Score special savings. With programs and products designed just for you, saving is simple. Discover the benefits of Longo’s Thank You Rewards and earn points redeemable for free food. Plus, access personalized, exclusive offers with My Offers and save big with Member Pricing.   Rewards at your fingertips. With the app, you’ll never leave home without your Longo’s Thank You Rewards card. Tap the Thank You Rewards icon at the bottom right of the home screen to reveal your digital Thank You Rewards card for easy scanning in-store at checkout. Always feel rewarded with real-time notifications each time you earn and redeem Longo’s Thank You Rewards points.  Sharpen your skills at The Loft cooking school. Discover, register and pay in-app for our cooking classes hosted by The Loft Cooking School at Longo’s. Virtual Classes, kids cooking class birthday parties, and private cooking events are also available. Stay in the know. When creating your account, opt in to emails to receive special announcements, exclusive offers and deals. Easily pay and checkout securely. Shop with confidence knowing all transactions are securely processed. Conveniently pay with debit, credit or Longo’s Gift Card. Download the app today and preorder a variety of exclusive offerings for pickup as early as the next day. Or visit us in-store and find freshness and expertise in every aisle.

Screenshots

LCBO4 screens
Longo’s4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Longo’s at 376 against LCBO's 7. 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 — 1.4 for LCBO against 1.3 for Longo’s. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Longo’s has 376 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 5% of LCBO's written reviews are positive against 1% of Longo’s's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LCBO ships an update every 2 months, Longo’s every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LCBO versus Longo’s: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLCBOLongo’s
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (7 ratings) — better1.3 (376 ratings)
Positive reviews5.4% of reviews — better0.8% of reviews
Number of ratings7376 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB51 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLiquor Control Board of OntarioLongo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc

Customer experience

LCBO

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive5.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative92.4%

Longo’s

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive0.8%
Neutral0.8%
Negative98.4%

Bugs and requests

LCBO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Longo’s

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Blank white/black screen on launch
  • Cannot sign in/login
  • Password reset emails not received or links not working
  • 'Done' button not working/present
  • Verification emails not arriving or links not working
Show 14 more
  • App redirects to browser for login
  • Error when adding card to Apple Wallet (API issues)
  • App is a broken mobile website
  • Repeatedly asks for address
  • Cannot add rewards card to Apple Wallet
  • Login loop after password reset
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Cannot create an account
  • Email verification loop
  • Reward card barcode not showing
  • App not loading after system upgrade
  • Login fails with 'internal server error'
  • Cannot input 12 digits for reward card registration
  • App does not switch to landscape view on iPad

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add card to Apple Wallet
  • Fix login issues
  • Improve app stability
  • Make app a real app, not a website
  • Fix verification email/code issues
Show 13 more
  • Improve password reset process
  • Allow adding card to Apple Wallet
  • Fix 'Done' button not working
  • Add flyer functionality
  • Improve navigation for rewards card
  • Add 2-step verification via text
  • Allow searching without an account
  • Fix reward card registration digit limit
  • Improve app responsiveness
  • Fix portrait mode only on iPad
  • Add dark mode
  • Improve flyer usability (postal code entry)
  • Allow Apple password manager autofill

In-app purchases

None

LCBO

No in-app purchases

None

Longo’s

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LCBO free?
LCBO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Longo’s free?
Longo’s is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LCBO or Longo’s?
LCBO is rated higher. LCBO averages 1.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Longo’s averages 1.3 from 376 ratings.
Do LCBO or Longo’s have ads?
Neither LCBO nor Longo’s shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LCBO or Longo’s?
LCBO ships an update every 2 months, and Longo’s every 4 weeks. Most recently, LCBO was updated on September 26, 2026 and Longo’s on September 26, 2026.

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