# Shake Shack vs Chick

The clearest difference is ads: Chick at none against Shake Shack's shown. Chick also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 41%) and ratings volume (4.3M vs 612K). On price, rating, update cadence 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 — 4.8 for Shake Shack against 4.9 for Chick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chick has 4.3M ratings behind it against 612K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Shake Shack's written reviews are positive against 72% of Chick's.

Shake Shack ships an update weekly, Chick every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shake Shack | Chick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (612K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shake-shack/id317279545/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chick-fil-a/id488818252/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 612K | **4.3M** |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #43 | **#8** |
| Size | 136 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shake Shack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081036203) | [Chick-fil-A, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/529598543) |

## What reviewers say

### Shake Shack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shake-shack/id317279545)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order your favorite burgers, fries, and shakes ahead of time for pickup or delivery. Enjoy exclusive deals, early access to new menu items, and customizable meal options. Skip the line and get your delicious Shack fix with ease.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup or delivery, Skip the line, Save favorite orders, Customize meals and allergy preferences, Exclusive app-only offers, Early access to new items and collabs, Real-time food tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient ordering
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🤝 Excellent customer service
- 🍔 High-quality food

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable order processing and delivery
- 📍 Incorrect delivery addresses
- 🕰️ Long wait times for order pickup
- 📄 Lack of nutritional information
- 💳 No option to save payment info or use Apple Pay

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Order history disappears
- Inability to cancel or modify orders
- Delivery address issues
- Payment processing problems

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of menu items
- Add option to choose between pickup and delivery
- Implement real-time order tracking and notifications
- Provide detailed nutritional information for menu items
- Enable saved addresses and payment methods


### Chick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chick-fil-a/id488818252)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Food & Drink, #116 Top Free (US App Store)

Easily locate nearby restaurants, place orders in advance, and pay directly from your phone. Earn points on purchases to redeem for free food, birthday treats, and more. The app remembers your preferences for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Find nearby restaurants, Order ahead and pay, Earn points on purchases, Redeem rewards for free food, Personalized menu

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
- 👍 Rewards program
- 🚀 Fast service
- 👍 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Security issues
- 👎 Complicated rewards redemption process
- 👎 Limited payment options
- 👎 Inconsistent experience across locations

**Reported bugs**

- Orders not being received by restaurants
- App crashing or freezing
- Incorrect order fulfillment
- Rewards not being properly applied
- Location tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Allow combining payment methods
- Improve rewards program
- Add more customization options
- Enhance location-based features
- Improve order tracking and status updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shake Shack free?

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

### Is Chick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shake Shack or Chick?

Chick is rated higher. Shake Shack averages 4.8 out of 5 from 612K ratings, while Chick averages 4.9 from 4.3M ratings.

### Do Shake Shack or Chick have ads?

Shake Shack shows ads; Chick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shake Shack or Chick?

Shake Shack ships an update weekly, and Chick every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shake Shack was updated on November 1, 2026 and Chick on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Shake Shack or Chick?

Shake Shack currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and Chick at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*