# Slim Chickens vs El Zarape

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Slim Chickens at 79K against El Zarape's 1. Slim Chickens also leads on chart position (#149 vs unranked). El Zarape's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18). 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 Slim Chickens against 5.0 for El Zarape. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slim Chickens has 79K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Slim Chickens ships an update every 2 months, El Zarape every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slim Chickens | El Zarape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slim-chickens/id1244055810/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-zarape/id6740935225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 114 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Slim Chickens Restaurants, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367540276) | [Hunter Araujo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629979926) |

## What reviewers say

### Slim Chickens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slim-chickens/id1244055810)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Order on the go, Earn rewards, Skip the line ordering, Special offers, Birthday rewards, Save favorite orders, Find locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Delicious food
- 🚀 Fast and efficient service
- 💯 Excellent customer service
- 🌟 Great atmosphere and ambiance
- 🎉 Rewards program and app features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with payment and functionality issues
- ❌ Inconsistent order accuracy and quality
- ⏱️ Long wait times and understaffing
- 💰 Expensive for the portion sizes

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### El Zarape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-zarape/id6740935225)

Discover authentic Mexican flavors with a wide selection of tacos, burritos, and tortas. Order your favorite dishes for pickup or delivery with ease through the app.

**Highlights:** Authentic Mexican cuisine, Tacos, burritos, tortas, Breakfast and seafood options, Order ahead for pickup, Delivery available, Full menu browsing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slim Chickens free?

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

### Is El Zarape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slim Chickens or El Zarape?

El Zarape is rated higher. Slim Chickens averages 4.9 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while El Zarape averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Slim Chickens or El Zarape have ads?

Neither Slim Chickens nor El Zarape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slim Chickens or El Zarape?

Slim Chickens ships an update every 2 months, and El Zarape every 3 weeks. Most recently, Slim Chickens was updated on November 8, 2026 and El Zarape on October 25, 2026.

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