# Don Senor Express vs Captain D's

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Don Senor Express at 100% against Captain D's's 35%. Don Senor Express also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Captain D's's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Don Senor Express holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Captain D's has 32K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Don Senor Express's written reviews are positive against 35% of Captain D's's.

Don Senor Express ships an update every 16 months, Captain D's every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don Senor Express | Captain D's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/don-senor-express/id1245992771/reviews)** | [4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-ds/id1661039754/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 34.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChowNow, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/553996348) | [Captain D's LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661039756) |

## What reviewers say

### Don Senor Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/don-senor-express/id1245992771)

Easily order your favorite meals with this app. Browse the menu, customize dishes, and pay securely. Receive notifications when your order 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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Captain D's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-ds/id1661039754)

Order seafood favorites ahead for pickup or delivery. Earn rewards with a loyalty program and easily reorder past meals. Discover menus and find nearby restaurants.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup, Join loyalty rewards program, View menus, Find nearby locations, Delivery to your door, Reorder favorites

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Easy to use
- ⭐ Convenient for ordering ahead
- ⭐ Good food quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and errors
- 🔒 Security concerns with payment information
- ❌ Rewards and offers not working properly
- ❌ Unable to delete or modify items in cart
- ❌ Apple Pay and other payment methods not functioning

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unable to create account or login
- Rewards not properly applied to orders
- Payment processing issues with Apple Pay and other methods
- Inconsistent order tracking and confirmation

**Requested features**

- Add option to pay with cash for in-store pickup
- Improve rewards system to allow earning points without app orders
- Implement ability to delete or modify items in cart
- Enhance app stability and fix bugs
- Provide better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don Senor Express free?

Don Senor Express is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Captain D's free?

Captain D's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Don Senor Express or Captain D's?

Don Senor Express is rated higher. Don Senor Express averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Captain D's averages 4.8 from 32K ratings.

### Do Don Senor Express or Captain D's have ads?

Don Senor Express shows ads; Captain D's does not.

### Which is updated more often, Don Senor Express or Captain D's?

Don Senor Express ships an update every 16 months, and Captain D's every 4 weeks. Most recently, Don Senor Express was updated on July 4, 2026 and Captain D's on September 26, 2026.

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