Comparison

Jersey Mike's vs Firehouse Subs

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

Head to head
About

Jersey Mike's

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
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Cut the line & order on the go! It’s easy with the Jersey Mike’s App to order & customize your favorite items, whether you like it Mike's Way® or want to create your own combination. The app allows you to earn Shore Points® on every purchase of a sub, even our kids’ meals and catering boxes. Want to know the best part about earning points? It’s redeeming them! You can easily redeem points through the app when you make a purchase or by using a QR code to scan in store. You also have access to MyMike’s where you can create your account. In MyMike’s you are able to sign up for our email club, track your Shore Points® and much more. App Features: - Find a location near you - Earn & redeem Shore Points® - Explore the menu - Order on the go - Customize your order - Create your MyMike’s account - Use an existing saved payment card - See the estimated time your order will be ready - Add notes to your order

About

Firehouse Subs

Order your favorite subs ahead of time for faster pickup. Discover new menu items and browse nutritional information. Earn points with every purchase to redeem for free food rewards.

Highlights
  • Mobile ordering for select locations
  • Exclusive mobile rewards
  • Menu exploration with descriptions
  • Nutritional information access
  • Restaurant locator
  • Loyalty program for free food
Features
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Order through the app, get mobile exclusive rewards, stay in the loop, and much more with the official Firehouse Subs app! Specific features include: • Mobile Ordering: For select locations, order with the app and skip the line to enjoy your meal even faster. • Stay In The Loop: Stay informed on new rewards, products, and more. • Menu: Explore your Firehouse Subs favorites and discover our newest menu additions. Plus, you can browse item descriptions and nutritional information at any time. • Find Your Firehouse Subs: Locate your nearest Firehouse Subs restaurant and never leave those subs cravings unfulfilled. • Loyalty program: Earn 1 point for every $0.01 you spend at Firehouse Subs, and save up your points to redeem free food rewards for subs, upgrades, and more!

Screenshots

Jersey Mike's4 screens
Firehouse Subs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Firehouse Subs at none against Jersey Mike's's shown. Jersey Mike's's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (82% vs 61%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 — 4.9 for Jersey Mike's against 4.9 for Firehouse Subs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jersey Mike's has 1.2M ratings behind it against 195K, 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 61% of Firehouse Subs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jersey Mike's ships an update fortnightly, Firehouse Subs monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Jersey Mike's versus Firehouse Subs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJersey Mike'sFirehouse Subs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.2M ratings) — better4.9 (195K ratings)
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews — better60.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2M — better195K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#32 — better#87
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB64 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJersey Mike's Franchise Systems, Inc.Firehouse Restaurant Group, Inc.

Customer experience

Jersey Mike's

All ratings1,239,082 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews2,446 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.9%

Firehouse Subs

All ratings187,254 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews879 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative31.2%

User reviews

Jersey Mike's

From 1.2M App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Firehouse Subs

From 195K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for ordering ahead
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 👍 Customizable orders
  • 👍 Friendly staff

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Rewards system issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent order accuracy
  • 🐛 Slow processing times
  • 🐛 Confusing navigation

Bugs and requests

Jersey Mike's

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Firehouse Subs

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to log in or reset password
  • Incorrect orders due to app issues
  • Rewards not properly applied
  • Inconsistent app functionality across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to redeem rewards in-app
  • Improve rewards tracking and visibility
  • Expand customization options
  • Streamline order flow and processing
  • Enhance communication between app and stores

In-app purchases

None

Jersey Mike's

No in-app purchases

None

Firehouse Subs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jersey Mike's free?
Jersey Mike's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Firehouse Subs free?
Firehouse Subs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jersey Mike's or Firehouse Subs?
Jersey Mike's is rated higher. Jersey Mike's averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.2M ratings, while Firehouse Subs averages 4.9 from 195K ratings.
Do Jersey Mike's or Firehouse Subs have ads?
Jersey Mike's shows ads; Firehouse Subs does not.
Which is updated more often, Jersey Mike's or Firehouse Subs?
Jersey Mike's ships an update fortnightly, and Firehouse Subs monthly. Most recently, Jersey Mike's was updated on October 31, 2026 and Firehouse Subs on October 31, 2026.
Which is more popular, Jersey Mike's or Firehouse Subs?
Jersey Mike's currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and Firehouse Subs at #87. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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