# Chipotle vs Whataburger

The clearest difference is ads: Chipotle at none against Whataburger's shown. Chipotle also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (36% vs 13%). 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 — 4.7 for Chipotle against 4.7 for Whataburger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chipotle has 1.8M ratings behind it against 158K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Chipotle's written reviews are positive against 13% of Whataburger's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chipotle | Whataburger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipotle/id327228455/reviews) | [4.7 (158K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whataburger/id1141643627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 158K |
| Positive reviews | **36.1% of reviews** | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #51 |
| Size | 253 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chipotle Mexican Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/327228458) | [Whataburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141643626) |

## What reviewers say

### Chipotle

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Food & Drink (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


### Whataburger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whataburger/id1141643627)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order your favorite meals for pickup or delivery, customize your selections, and earn rewards with every purchase. The app also allows you to send gift cards and find nearby locations.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup or delivery, Earn points for exclusive rewards, Customize and save favorite orders, Send e-gift cards, Multiple payment options, Find nearby locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
- 👍 Customizable options
- 💳 Rewards program
- 🚗 Curbside pickup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Long wait times for orders
- 🔍 Difficulty finding nearby locations
- 💳 Issues with refunds and gift cards
- 🤖 Poor communication with staff about app features

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes during ordering
- Favorites list not working as expected
- Incorrect pricing or discounts not applying
- Delivery orders not being received properly

**Requested features**

- Add option to order for drive-thru pickup
- Allow customization of breakfast items
- Improve order tracking and status updates
- Integrate online ordering with in-store pickup
- Provide better support for resolving app issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chipotle free?

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

### Is Whataburger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chipotle or Whataburger?

Chipotle and Whataburger are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.8M and 158K ratings respectively.

### Do Chipotle or Whataburger have ads?

Whataburger shows ads; Chipotle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chipotle or Whataburger?

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Whataburger every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chipotle was updated on September 24, 2026 and Whataburger on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chipotle or Whataburger?

Chipotle currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Whataburger at #51. 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.*