Greenlane vs The Philly Special
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Greenlane
Easily order custom salads, snacks, and drinks for pickup or delivery. Customize your meals exactly how you like them and earn rewards through the loyalty program. Enjoy a convenient and personalized ordering experience.
- Order ahead for pickup or delivery
- Customize meals with modifications
- Loyalty program for rewards
- Access to exclusive offers
- Drive-thru or pick-up window options
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The Greenlane app is the most efficient way to get your favorite made-to-order salad, salad roll, slushy, snack, etc. Just select the pick-up time most convenient for you, choose your favorite salad, modify it as needed, and decide if you want to pick up your order at our pick-up window or the through the drive-thru. You can also choose to get your order delivered right to your door! Another benefit to the app includes access to our loyalty program where you can earn free food, drinks, etc. You can unlock fantastic offers specific to you! 1. Ordering at your pace - take your time as you review our menu at your pace without the pressure of being in the drive-thru 2. Pick-up or Delivery Made Easy - decide whether to go through the drive-thru or pick up your orde at our dedicated pick-up window at the most convenient time for you! Or choose delivery and have your order delivered right to your location! 3. Truly Made-to-Order - feel free to remove the cheese, switch out the dressing, remove an ingredient, or add extra protein. We make every order as it is made, so have your salad or roll exactly how you like it! Find us on Instagram (@gogreenlane), Tik Tok (@gogreenlane), or on our website at www.gogreenlane.com.
The Philly Special
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Get the best experience with the The Philly Special Official App: Best Prices - Ordering directly from the The Philly Special app saves you money (including any delivery fees). - Be the first to know about discounts & coupons. - Our best prices are always shown in the app. - Earn free food with rewards points. Convenient - Re-order your favorites in seconds. - Get your food fast. The Philly Special Official App orders reach the kitchen first. - Skip the search. Just tap The Philly Special. Reliable - Real-time order tracking. - Accurate pickup and delivery time windows. - Secure payments using bank-level encryption. Support a Local Business - You're helping a local business every time you use the The Philly Special app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Philly Special at every 3 months against Greenlane's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Greenlane ships an update every 6 months, The Philly Special every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Greenlane | The Philly Special |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (800 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 800 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Incentivio, Inc. | A TOUCH OF JOY LLC |
Bugs and requests
Greenlane
Reported bugs
5 issues- App runs slow and difficult to use
- No auto-fill functionality for data fields
- Coupon discount not applied at checkout
- Order ready time estimates inaccurate
- General app glitchiness
Requested features
3 requests- Field for special requests like 'dressing on the side'
- Auto-fill support for form fields
- Improved order timing accuracy
The Philly Special
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Greenlane
No in-app purchases
The Philly Special
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Greenlane free?
Is The Philly Special free?
Do Greenlane or The Philly Special have ads?
Which is updated more often, Greenlane or The Philly Special?
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