# Showmars vs Chicken Box Cafe

The clearest difference is update cadence: Showmars at every 5 months against Chicken Box Cafe's every 46 months. Showmars also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (9K vs 2). 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 Showmars against 5.0 for Chicken Box Cafe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Showmars has 9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Showmars ships an update every 5 months, Chicken Box Cafe every 46 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Showmars | Chicken Box Cafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showmars/id1023900932/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-box-cafe/id1623993819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 46 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Showmars](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700269683) | [Dex Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623993821) |

## What reviewers say

### Showmars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showmars/id1023900932)

Streamline your dining experience with mobile ordering and a rewards program. Earn points on every purchase to redeem for free items or credits. Discover nearby locations and customize your orders for quick pickup.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup, Earn points on purchases, Redeem points for free items, Find nearby restaurants, Customize orders, Access status-level rewards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and good service
- 👍 Awesome service and friendly staff
- 👍 Excellent food and service
- 👍 Reward program
- 👍 Great food, service, and family environment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing and not user-friendly app
- 🐛 App issues with ordering and functionality
- 🐛 App not up-to-date with restaurant hours
- 🐛 App glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on iOS 12.4
- App not saving previous orders
- App not applying coupons correctly

**Requested features**

- Bring back hamburger steak menu item
- Add ability to tip through app
- Add clam chowder soup to menu
- Add grilled cheese sandwich to app menu


### Chicken Box Cafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-box-cafe/id1623993819)

Easily order your favorite meals from a diverse menu. Customize dishes, save preferences, and place future orders securely. Receive notifications when your food is ready.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menu items, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses and payment methods, Schedule orders up to seven days in advance, Restaurant location and contact information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Showmars free?

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

### Is Chicken Box Cafe free?

Chicken Box Cafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Showmars or Chicken Box Cafe?

Chicken Box Cafe is rated higher. Showmars averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Chicken Box Cafe averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Showmars or Chicken Box Cafe have ads?

Neither Showmars nor Chicken Box Cafe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Showmars or Chicken Box Cafe?

Showmars ships an update every 5 months, and Chicken Box Cafe every 46 months. Most recently, Showmars was updated on November 6, 2026 and Chicken Box Cafe on November 3, 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.*
