# Subway® vs Tim Hortons

The clearest difference is ads: Subway® at none against Tim Hortons's shown. Subway® also leads on ratings volume (1.2M vs 60K) and chart position (#20 vs #136). Tim Hortons's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 17%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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 — 4.8 for Subway® against 4.7 for Tim Hortons. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway® has 1.2M ratings behind it against 60K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Subway®'s written reviews are positive against 46% of Tim Hortons's.

Subway® ships an update weekly, Tim Hortons every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway® | Tim Hortons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway/id901941015/reviews)** | [4.7 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tim-hortons/id1143883086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2M** | 60K |
| Positive reviews | 16.6% of reviews | **46.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #136 |
| Size | 116 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUBWAY Restaurants](https://appshunter.io/developer/860751246) | [Tim Hortons](https://appshunter.io/developer/483413331) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway/id901941015)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Customize your favorite sandwiches and meals exactly how you like them. Earn rewards and exclusive offers through a loyalty program. Quickly reorder past favorites and choose convenient pickup or delivery options.

**Highlights:** Customize sandwiches, Subway Rewards program, Rapid re-ordering, Pickup and delivery options, Exclusive offers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
- 💡 Rewards program
- 👍 Clean and polished store experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty selecting/changing store location
- ❌ Coupons/deals not working as expected
- 💳 Incorrect charges and order issues
- 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive app performance

**Reported bugs**

- App not registering orders at the store
- Inability to apply gift card balances properly
- Rewards and points not tracking correctly

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel orders within the app
- Integration with Apple Wallet for rewards
- More customization options for sandwiches


### Tim Hortons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tim-hortons/id1143883086)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order your favorite food and drinks ahead for pickup or delivery. Earn rewards with every purchase and access exclusive personalized offers. Pay easily with Scan & Pay and save your favorite orders for quick reordering.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup or delivery, Earn Tims Rewards Points, Access personalized offers, Scan & Pay for quick checkout, Save favorite orders, Participate in contests and games

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and quick ordering
- 👍 Convenient for avoiding long lines
- 🚀 Easy to use app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Missing menu items and customization options
- 💰 Incorrect charges and lack of refunds
- 🤔 Inconsistent app experience
- 📍 Issues with location detection and order routing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing during checkout
- Orders not being received by stores
- Rewards not properly tracking or applying
- Inability to cancel or refund orders

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize orders (e.g. toasted, add butter)
- Option to pay directly with credit/debit card instead of pre-loading funds
- Seamless integration with mobile wallets
- Improved rewards program and redemption options
- Better inventory tracking and menu accuracy across locations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway® free?

Subway® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tim Hortons free?

Tim Hortons is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Subway® or Tim Hortons?

Subway® is rated higher. Subway® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2M ratings, while Tim Hortons averages 4.7 from 60K ratings.

### Do Subway® or Tim Hortons have ads?

Tim Hortons shows ads; Subway® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Subway® or Tim Hortons?

Subway® ships an update weekly, and Tim Hortons every 2 weeks. Most recently, Subway® was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tim Hortons on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Subway® or Tim Hortons?

Subway® currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Tim Hortons at #136. 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.*