# LCBO vs Longo’s

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | LCBO | Longo’s |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lcbo/id442813258/reviews)** | [1.3 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longos/id638455030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **376** |
| Positive reviews | **5.4% of reviews** | 0.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 44 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Liquor Control Board of Ontario](https://appshunter.io/developer/442813261) | [Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/561110503) |

## What reviewers say

### LCBO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lcbo/id442813258)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Longo’s

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longos/id638455030)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Cannot sign in/login
- ❌ Blank/white screen on launch
- ❌ Password reset issues
- ❌ App is a broken website
- ❌ Cannot add card to Apple Wallet

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add card to Apple Wallet
- Fix login issues
- Improve app stability
- Make app a real app, not a website
- Fix verification email/code issues


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*