# Takeout Central vs Kickback AVL

The clearest difference is ads: Kickback AVL at none against Takeout Central's shown. Kickback AVL also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Takeout Central's advantage is ratings volume (588 vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 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.

Kickback AVL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Takeout Central has 588 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Takeout Central ships an update fortnightly, Kickback AVL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Takeout Central | Kickback AVL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (588 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeout-central/id1369290077/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickback-avl/id1447341340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **588** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 32.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 85 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takeout Central, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/996996484) | [Phoenix Ascension, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447341339) |

## What reviewers say

### Takeout Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeout-central/id1369290077)

Access menus from over 400 local restaurants and have your favorite meals delivered. Track your order in real-time and customize your dishes. Order ahead for future cravings and get support from local representatives.

**Highlights:** Over 400 restaurant menus, Real-time order tracking, Order ahead functionality, Customizable food options, Local customer support, Delivery to multiple NC cities

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast delivery service
- 👍 Fair treatment of restaurants and drivers
- 📱 Simple and easy-to-navigate app interface
- 📍 Text alerts and online order tracking
- ☎️ Responsive local customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High delivery and service fees
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔑 Login and authentication issues
- 📍 Location detection problems
- 🎁 Gift card information not saved in app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when flying TC icon appears during ordering
- Phone number input validation error
- Login not persisting automatically
- Password reset loop required
- Location services not detecting addresses

**Requested features**

- Real-time GPS order tracking
- Order status notifications
- Gift card storage and auto-fill
- Rewards program
- iPad and tablet app optimization


### Kickback AVL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickback-avl/id1447341340)

This app delivers local, independent restaurant meals from breakfast to dessert. It connects users with Asheville's food scene, offering a direct delivery option. Real people are available to assist with orders via call or text.

**Highlights:** Local restaurant delivery, Breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert options, Independent business focus, Direct customer support, Text and call support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Takeout Central free?

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

### Is Kickback AVL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Takeout Central or Kickback AVL?

Kickback AVL is rated higher. Takeout Central averages 4.8 out of 5 from 588 ratings, while Kickback AVL averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Takeout Central or Kickback AVL have ads?

Takeout Central shows ads; Kickback AVL does not.

### Which is updated more often, Takeout Central or Kickback AVL?

Takeout Central ships an update fortnightly, and Kickback AVL every 2 months. Most recently, Takeout Central was updated on October 14, 2026 and Kickback AVL on September 29, 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.*