# Slim Chickens vs Bean Cove

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bean Cove at every 9 days against Slim Chickens's every 2 months. Slim Chickens's advantage is ratings volume (79K vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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 Bean Cove. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slim Chickens has 79K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Slim Chickens ships an update every 2 months, Bean Cove every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slim Chickens | Bean Cove |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slim-chickens/id1244055810/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-cove/id6759030034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 114 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Slim Chickens Restaurants, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367540276) | [Bean Cove LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876437762) |

## What reviewers say

### Slim Chickens

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

**Currently charting:** #138 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


### Bean Cove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-cove/id6759030034)

Easily order your favorite meals for pickup or delivery. Browse the menu, customize your selections, and enjoy convenient food service.

**Highlights:** Order food for pickup, Order food for delivery, Browse menu, Customize selections, Simple and convenient ordering

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slim Chickens free?

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

### Is Bean Cove free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slim Chickens or Bean Cove?

Bean Cove is rated higher. Slim Chickens averages 4.9 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while Bean Cove averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Slim Chickens or Bean Cove have ads?

Neither Slim Chickens nor Bean Cove shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slim Chickens or Bean Cove?

Slim Chickens ships an update every 2 months, and Bean Cove every 9 days. Most recently, Slim Chickens was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bean Cove on October 31, 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.*