# Chipotle vs QDOBA Mexican Eats

The clearest difference is monetization model: Chipotle at free against QDOBA Mexican Eats's free with in-app purchases. Chipotle also leads on ratings volume (1.9M vs 167K) and chart position (#12 vs #74). QDOBA Mexican Eats's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 36%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

QDOBA Mexican Eats holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chipotle has 1.9M ratings behind it against 167K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Chipotle's written reviews are positive against 57% of QDOBA Mexican Eats's.

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, QDOBA Mexican Eats monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chipotle | QDOBA Mexican Eats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipotle/id327228455/reviews) | **[4.9 (167K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qdoba-mexican-eats/id1172435208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 167K |
| Positive reviews | 36.3% of reviews | **57.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #74 |
| Size | 186 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chipotle Mexican Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/327228458) | [QDOBA Mexican Eats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172435207) |

## What reviewers say

### Chipotle

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Food & Drink, #181 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


### QDOBA Mexican Eats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qdoba-mexican-eats/id1172435208)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order your favorite Mexican dishes for pickup or delivery. Earn rewards with every purchase, track your order in real-time, and access exclusive app-only offers. Customize your meals with free queso and guac on any entrée.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup or delivery, Earn points for free food, Save favorite orders and locations, Track order status, Redeem exclusive rewards, Add free queso and guac

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast food
- 🌮 Great taste
- 💕 Love the food
- 🤗 Awesome employees

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues
- 🔒 Can't use gift cards
- 📝 Confusing app interface
- 🤔 Missing features
- 🤯 Frustrating experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and logs users out
- Unable to redeem rewards
- Incorrect pricing and charges
- Location and store information issues

**Requested features**

- Add option to pay with gift cards
- Improve order customization and special instructions
- Provide order history and saved favorites
- Fix curbside pickup and notification issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chipotle free?

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

### Is QDOBA Mexican Eats free?

QDOBA Mexican Eats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chipotle or QDOBA Mexican Eats?

QDOBA Mexican Eats is rated higher. Chipotle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while QDOBA Mexican Eats averages 4.9 from 167K ratings.

### Do Chipotle or QDOBA Mexican Eats have ads?

Neither Chipotle nor QDOBA Mexican Eats shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chipotle or QDOBA Mexican Eats?

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, and QDOBA Mexican Eats monthly. Most recently, Chipotle was updated on October 21, 2026 and QDOBA Mexican Eats on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chipotle or QDOBA Mexican Eats?

Chipotle currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and QDOBA Mexican Eats at #74. 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.*