# Chipotle vs Starbird Chicken

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Chipotle at 1.9M against Starbird Chicken's 12K. Chipotle also leads on chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 — 4.7 for Chipotle against 4.8 for Starbird Chicken. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chipotle has 1.9M ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 36% and 35% positive.

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, Starbird Chicken fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chipotle | Starbird Chicken |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipotle/id327228455/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starbird-chicken/id1076768179/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **36.3% of reviews** | 35.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chipotle Mexican Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/327228458) | [Chicken Coup, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479010282) |

## What reviewers say

### Chipotle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipotle/id327228455)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Food & Drink, #136 Top Free (US App Store)

Order your favorite Mexican food for convenient pickup or delivery. Earn points with every order to redeem for free food, goods, or donations. Customize your meals with various options and enjoy exclusive in-app menu items.

**Highlights:** Mobile pickup and delivery, Automatic rewards points, Exclusive in-app menu items, Customizable meal options, Saved meals and recent orders, Group ordering

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Quick ordering process
- 💡 Useful rewards program
- 👍 Convenient delivery option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔒 Security issues with saved payment info
- 💰 Expensive with high delivery fees
- 🔍 Lack of order tracking and status updates
- 🤖 Poor customer service from chatbot

**Reported bugs**

- App not syncing with store hours, leading to canceled orders
- Issues with points not properly tracking or applying
- Inability to cancel or modify orders after placement

**Requested features**

- Allow adding multiple gift cards
- Provide detailed order history and receipts
- Add option to customize orders beyond presets
- Integrate with store inventory to show out-of-stock items


### Starbird Chicken

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starbird-chicken/id1076768179)

Enjoy delicious, antibiotic-free chicken sandwiches, salads, tenders, and wings. Order ahead for pickup or delivery, earn loyalty points, and redeem rewards for free food and merchandise. Get $10 off your next order after your first purchase.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup, Delivery options, Loyalty program, Earn points on purchases, Redeem rewards for free food, Special offers and discounts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick ordering
- 💡 Rewards program
- 🚀 Convenient app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🔒 Poor account system
- 💰 Automatic tip
- 🔒 Difficult login process
- 🐛 Unreliable gift card functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Issues with credit card registration
- Delivery address character limit problems
- Inconsistent behavior between web and mobile app

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pay support
- Improve gift card integration
- Allow customization of orders
- Provide order history and lookup
- Fix reward redemption issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chipotle free?

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

### Is Starbird Chicken free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chipotle or Starbird Chicken?

Starbird Chicken is rated higher. Chipotle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Starbird Chicken averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Chipotle or Starbird Chicken have ads?

Neither Chipotle nor Starbird Chicken shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chipotle or Starbird Chicken?

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Starbird Chicken fortnightly. Most recently, Chipotle was updated on November 6, 2026 and Starbird Chicken on November 6, 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.*