# Pancheros vs MAX PLUS!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pancheros at 59% against MAX PLUS!'s 6%. Pancheros also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (11K vs 161). MAX PLUS!'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pancheros holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pancheros has 11K ratings behind it against 161, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Pancheros's written reviews are positive against 6% of MAX PLUS!'s.

Pancheros ships an update every 5 months, MAX PLUS! monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pancheros | MAX PLUS! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pancheros/id1144454913/reviews)** | [1.9 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-plus/id6749502386/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 161 |
| Positive reviews | **59.4% of reviews** | 5.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 112 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pancheros Mexican Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424354721) | [County Market Pharmacy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530626748) |

## What reviewers say

### Pancheros

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pancheros/id1144454913)

This app allows you to earn rewards for every dollar spent, unlocking special discounts and gifts. You can also order food online, save favorite meals, and find nearby locations. Refer friends to earn bonus points and stay updated on news and offers.

**Highlights:** Earn reward points on purchases, Unlock rewards at point levels, Receive gifts, news, and offers, Refer friends for bonus points, Order food online, Save favorite orders, Find nearby locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enormous Burritos
- 👍 Spotless, Clean, and Nice Atmosphere
- 👍 Attentive and Hardworking Employees
- 👍 Simple and Straightforward Menu
- 👍 Pleasant Dining Experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App Verification Issues
- 🐛 Reduced Functionality in App Updates
- 🐛 Pickup Order Delays
- 🐛 Inability to Use Gift Cards in App
- 🐛 Lack of Customer Service

**Reported bugs**

- App login issues
- Verification screen glitch
- Notification badge not clearing
- Delivery service not working as advertised

**Requested features**

- Add option for extra rice
- Allow adding notes/specifications to orders
- Implement reorder functionality for saved favorites
- Add option for double wrap burritos in the app
- Provide option to order a plain cheese quesadilla


### MAX PLUS!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-plus/id6749502386)

Access personalized offers, digital coupons, and discounts from your favorite stores. Plan your shopping with digital weekly ads and clip coupons based on your preferences. Earn rewards and points for purchases, redeemable online or in-store.

**Highlights:** Personalized offers, Digital coupons, Weekly ad access, Digital receipts, Loyalty points and rewards, Store discounts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Penny pinchers feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/opening
- 🔍 Difficult to find/sort coupons
- 🤔 Separate apps for shopping and coupons
- 🙄 Worse than previous app

**Reported bugs**

- App not compatible with latest iOS version
- App reverting to wrong store location

**Requested features**

- Bring back full-page flyer ad option
- Add sort/category feature for coupons
- Integrate coupons into main shopping app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pancheros free?

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

### Is MAX PLUS! free?

MAX PLUS! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pancheros or MAX PLUS!?

Pancheros is rated higher. Pancheros averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while MAX PLUS! averages 1.9 from 161 ratings.

### Do Pancheros or MAX PLUS! have ads?

Neither Pancheros nor MAX PLUS! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pancheros or MAX PLUS!?

Pancheros ships an update every 5 months, and MAX PLUS! monthly. Most recently, Pancheros was updated on October 15, 2026 and MAX PLUS! on October 10, 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.*