# Rubio's vs MuscleMeal

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Rubio's at 18K against MuscleMeal's 10. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 — 4.8 for Rubio's against 4.8 for MuscleMeal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubio's has 18K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rubio's ships an update every 3 weeks, MuscleMeal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rubio's | MuscleMeal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubios/id1444744071/reviews)** | [4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musclemeal/id6448793286/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 122 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rubio's Restaurants, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444744070) | [Combustion Innovation](https://appshunter.io/developer/767284592) |

## What reviewers say

### Rubio's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubios/id1444744071)

Easily order your favorite tacos, burritos, and bowls for pickup or delivery. Customize your meals, reorder past favorites, and earn rewards with a loyalty program. Find nearby locations and access exclusive deals.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup or delivery, Customize orders, Quick reordering, Earn and redeem rewards, Find nearest locations, Exclusive deals for members

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Friendly and fast customer service
- 🚀 Convenient for pickup orders
- 👍 Great value and excellent meals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app
- 🔒 Weak security features
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 💰 Automatic tip inclusion
- 🚫 Unable to use gift cards or rewards

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access rewards
- Order status and wait times are inaccurate
- Login and password reset issues
- Inability to use saved payment methods

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pay integration
- Provide a section for special instructions
- Allow customization of side items
- Improve rewards program and coupons


### MuscleMeal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musclemeal/id6448793286)

Easily order healthy meals with detailed nutritional information and preparation instructions. Manage your meal subscriptions and track purchases securely. Amplify your healthy meal prep experience.

**Highlights:** Order meals with category filters, View nutritional details and ingredients, Secure and quick checkout, Account creation and purchase tracking, Manage meal subscriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rubio's free?

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

### Is MuscleMeal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rubio's or MuscleMeal?

Rubio's is rated higher. Rubio's averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while MuscleMeal averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Rubio's or MuscleMeal have ads?

Neither Rubio's nor MuscleMeal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rubio's or MuscleMeal?

Rubio's ships an update every 3 weeks, and MuscleMeal fortnightly. Most recently, Rubio's was updated on November 6, 2026 and MuscleMeal on November 4, 2026.

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