# Shake Shack vs sweetgreen

The clearest difference is ads: sweetgreen at none against Shake Shack's shown. sweetgreen also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Shake Shack's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (612K vs 178K). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 sweetgreen. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 612K and 178K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 41% and 40% positive.

Shake Shack ships an update weekly, sweetgreen every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shake Shack | sweetgreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (612K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shake-shack/id317279545/reviews) | **[4.9 (178K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweetgreen/id594329490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **612K** | 178K |
| Positive reviews | **40.9% of reviews** | 40.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | #141 |
| Size | 136 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shake Shack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081036203) | [sweetgreen](https://appshunter.io/developer/594329493) |

## 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


### sweetgreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweetgreen/id594329490)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order fresh, customizable salads and bowls for pickup or delivery. Join a rewards program to earn points and redeem exclusive offers. Discover seasonal specials and create your perfect meal from over a million combinations.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup, Delivery options, Rewards program, Customizable meals, Seasonal specials, Reorder favorites, Gift cards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient ordering and pickup
- 👍 Customizable and intuitive app
- 🚀 Easy to track rewards and pay in-store
- 👍 Detailed menu and nutrition info

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unresponsive app
- 🚫 Cannot order with non-US payment cards
- 🕰️ Slow order processing and long wait times
- 🤯 Confusing navigation and order management

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Incorrect inventory and unavailable items
- Issues with order tracking and delivery
- Login and account management problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel or modify orders
- Notification when store is closing soon
- Option to apply rewards manually
- Support for non-US addresses and payment methods


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shake Shack free?

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

### Is sweetgreen free?

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

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

sweetgreen is rated higher. Shake Shack averages 4.8 out of 5 from 612K ratings, while sweetgreen averages 4.9 from 178K ratings.

### Do Shake Shack or sweetgreen have ads?

Shake Shack shows ads; sweetgreen does not.

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

Shake Shack ships an update weekly, and sweetgreen every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shake Shack was updated on November 1, 2026 and sweetgreen on November 1, 2026.

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

Shake Shack currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and sweetgreen at #141. 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.*