# Jersey Mike's vs Clear River

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jersey Mike's at fortnightly against Clear River's every 15 months. Jersey Mike's also leads on ratings volume (1.2M vs 63) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Clear River's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 — 4.9 for Jersey Mike's against 5.0 for Clear River. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jersey Mike's has 1.2M ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Jersey Mike's's written reviews are positive against 100% of Clear River's.

Jersey Mike's ships an update fortnightly, Clear River every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jersey Mike's | Clear River |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jersey-mikes/id718290805/reviews) | **[5.0 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-river/id1211398445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2M** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097975551) | [ChowNow](https://appshunter.io/developer/553996348) |

## What reviewers say

### Jersey Mike's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jersey-mikes/id718290805)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order and customize your favorite subs for pickup. Earn rewards on every purchase and redeem them easily in-store or through the app. Manage your account, track points, and find locations.

**Highlights:** Order on the go, Customize orders, Earn & redeem Shore Points®, Find locations, Explore menu, Create MyMike's account

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy ordering
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 🚀 Convenient app experience
- 🚀 Seamless pickup process
- 👍 Consistent high-quality subs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Missing menu items on app
- 🐛 Inconsistent order accuracy
- 🔍 Confusing loyalty program

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account creation issues
- Incorrect orders due to app errors
- Loyalty points not tracking properly

**Requested features**

- Save custom sandwich orders
- More cheese and condiment options
- Ability to order fountain drinks
- Improved order history and reordering


### Clear River

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-river/id1211398445)

Easily order your favorite meals with a user-friendly interface. Browse menus, customize dishes, and securely pay for your order. Receive notifications when your food is ready.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menus, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses and payment methods, Schedule orders up to 7 days in advance, Restaurant location and contact info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jersey Mike's free?

Jersey Mike's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Clear River free?

Clear River is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jersey Mike's or Clear River?

Clear River is rated higher. Jersey Mike's averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.2M ratings, while Clear River averages 5.0 from 63 ratings.

### Do Jersey Mike's or Clear River have ads?

Both Jersey Mike's and Clear River show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jersey Mike's or Clear River?

Jersey Mike's ships an update fortnightly, and Clear River every 15 months. Most recently, Jersey Mike's was updated on October 23, 2026 and Clear River on October 21, 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.*