# Jersey Mike's vs Firehouse Subs

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 60%). On price, rating, update cadence 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 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 194K, 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 60% of Firehouse Subs's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Jersey Mike's | Firehouse Subs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jersey-mikes/id718290805/reviews)** | [4.9 (194K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firehouse-subs/id894658475/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2M** | 194K |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 60.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | #78 |
| Size | 105 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097975551) | [Firehouse Restaurant Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374529855) |

## What reviewers say

### Jersey Mike's

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

**Currently charting:** #24 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


### Firehouse Subs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firehouse-subs/id894658475)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 194K 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 #24 in the App Store charts, and Firehouse Subs at #78. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*