Comparison

Rubio's vs My Kai

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rubio's

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
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It’s like having San Diego’s iconic Original Fish Taco® in the palm of your hand! The Rubio’s app is the easiest way to get the Rubio’s tacos, burritos and bowls you crave for pickup or delivery. Plus, earn points and redeem rewards with Rubio’s Rewards! Features: o Order ahead for pickup or delivery o Quickly reorder your recent or favorite orders o Customize your order to get it how you like it o Quickly pay with Apple Pay o Earn and redeem points with Rubio’s Rewards o Scan your Rewards QR code at the register to earn points on your in-restaurant orders o Get exclusive deals and product news available only to Rubio’s Rewards members o Find and get directions to the nearest Rubio’s location

About

My Kai

Features
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Stop wondering "what's for dinner" and stop overpaying for groceries to make it. My Kai is the all-in-one meal planning app that plans your week, finds you the best grocery prices, and walks you through every recipe step by step. DISCOVER 40,000+ RECIPES Search by ingredient, cuisine, or what's already in your fridge. Every recipe comes with full nutrition info, ratings, and reviews from real home cooks. PLAN YOUR WEEKLY MEALS Build a full week of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners in minutes. Swap any meal with one tap, scale servings up or down, and never stare at an empty fridge wondering what to cook again. TRACK YOUR DAILY NUTRITION See your calories, carbs, fat, and protein update automatically as you plan - no manual logging required. Set goals and watch your daily totals adjust as you build your meal plan. SHOP ALL INGREDIENTS IN ONE TAP My Kai builds your shopping list automatically from your meal plan. No more forgotten ingredients or extra trips to the store. COMPARE GROCERY PRICES This is what makes My Kai different: we help you compare your basket across Walmart, Safeway, Whole Foods, Kroger, and more, so you always know which store is cheapest before you buy. GET YOUR GROCERIES DELIVERED OR PICKED UP Once you've found the best price, arrange delivery or grocery store pickup. COOK WITH STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE Follow along with clear instructions, built-in timers, and progress tracking for every recipe - so even a weeknight stir-fry feels foolproof. WHY PEOPLE SWITCH TO MY KAI - Save real money every week by always shopping at the cheapest store for your basket - Cut decision fatigue with a meal plan that's actually built for your week - Eat healthier without manually tracking a single macro - Go from recipe to dinner table with zero guesswork Start your free trial today, then continue for just $34.99/year. My Kai - save time, save money, eat better. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rubio's4 screens
My Kai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rubio's at none against My Kai's 1. My Kai's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. My Kai sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year. Rubio's asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubio's ships an update every 3 weeks, My Kai every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rubio's versus My Kai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubio'sMy Kai
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB169 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRubio's Restaurants, Inc.Mykai Ltd

Bugs and requests

Rubio's

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

My Kai

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rubio's

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

My Kai

Subscriptions1
  • My kai Annual Plan7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Rubio's free?
Rubio's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Kai free?
My Kai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rubio's or My Kai have ads?
Neither Rubio's nor My Kai shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rubio's or My Kai?
Rubio's ships an update every 3 weeks, and My Kai every 9 days. Most recently, Rubio's was updated on October 24, 2026 and My Kai on October 24, 2026.

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