Firehouse Subs vs Slim Chickens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Mobile ordering for select locations
- Exclusive mobile rewards
- Menu exploration with descriptions
- Nutritional information access
- Restaurant locator
- Loyalty program for free food
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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!
Slim Chickens
Easily order your favorite meals on the go and earn rewards with every purchase. Skip the line by ordering ahead for pickup and enjoy exclusive offers, birthday treats, and insider news. Find locations, save favorites, and get directions all within the app.
- Order on the go
- Earn rewards
- Skip the line ordering
- Special offers
- Birthday rewards
- Save favorite orders
- Find locations
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Welcome to the NEW Slim Chickens App! Fresh hand-breaded chicken tenders and house made sauces are inside the App waiting for you. Join Slims Rewards® to earn points with every tasty meal. Whatcha Pickin'? * Redeem Exclusive Offers & Earn Rewards Fast! * Get a Sweet Birthday Treat! * Quick Re-order * Save Favorite Orders, Items & Locations * Catering * Group Ordering * Quicker Checkout * Apple Pay
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Slim Chickens at free against Firehouse Subs's free with in-app purchases. Firehouse Subs's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Firehouse Subs against 4.9 for Slim Chickens. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 193K and 79K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Firehouse Subs's written reviews are positive against 65% of Slim Chickens's.
Firehouse Subs ships an update monthly, Slim Chickens every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Firehouse Subs | Slim Chickens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (193K ratings) — better | 4.9 (79K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | 64.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 193K — better | 79K |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #84 — better | #164 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Firehouse Restaurant Group, Inc. | Slim Chickens Restaurants, LLC |
Customer experience
Firehouse Subs
Slim Chickens
User reviews
Firehouse Subs
From 193K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Slim Chickens
From 79K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Delicious food
- 🚀 Fast and efficient service
- 💯 Excellent customer service
- 🌟 Great atmosphere and ambiance
- 🎉 Rewards program and app features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with payment and functionality issues
- ❌ Inconsistent order accuracy and quality
- ⏱️ Long wait times and understaffing
- 💰 Expensive for the portion sizes
Bugs and requests
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
Slim Chickens
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Barcode scanner not working properly
- Payment issues and inability to save cards
- Incorrect orders due to app limitations
Requested features
4 requests- Add 'no sauce' option for menu items
- Improve barcode scanning and receipt tracking
- Allow more customization options in the app
- Integrate Apple Pay and save payment methods
In-app purchases
Firehouse Subs
No in-app purchases
Slim Chickens
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Firehouse Subs free?
Is Slim Chickens free?
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Do Firehouse Subs or Slim Chickens have ads?
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