Comparison

Chipotle vs Hardee's Mobile Ordering

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chipotle

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
Read full description

Like a tiny Chipotle that lives in your phone, our app lets you order real, delicious food for pickup or delivery. And… ABOUT CHIPOTLE REWARDS • Members bank points automatically for in-app orders. • In-person, scan the app to earn points and redeem rewards. • Redeem points on Food, Goods and Giving in the Rewards Exchange. • Set a favorite reward to track points as you go. • Get rewarded faster with extra point offers and early access to new menu items. • Oh, and let’s just say… we won’t forget you on your birthday. FEATURES • Pick up quicker with mobile pickup shelves and Chipotlane. • Get your food delivery bought straight to your door. • Try tasty menu items you can only get in-app or online. • Get your faves faster with saved meals and recent orders. • Go crazy with ‘extra’ ‘light’ and ‘on-the-side’ customizations. • Low gift card balance? Split the payment with another card. • Pay your way with Apple Pay. • See your sustainability impact with Real Foodprint metrics. • Start a Group Order to invite your squad in on the fun. • Save your go-to Chipotle locations and food delivery addresses.

About

Hardee's Mobile Ordering

Order your favorite scratch-made meals for pickup or delivery. Customize your order, earn rewards with every purchase, and access exclusive discounts. Enjoy convenient mobile ordering for a delicious meal anytime.

Highlights
  • Order ahead for pickup or delivery
  • Customize menu items
  • Earn Stars with My Rewards
  • Redeem rewards for free food
  • Access exclusive discounts and offers
  • Save favorite orders for quick re-ordering
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

The Hardee’s App is here to bring goodness to your day! Order scratch-made favorites for takeout, drive thru, or delivery, and earn Stars as a My Rewards Member to redeem for free favorites! ORDERING Whether you’re looking to start your day right with one of our warm, fluffy, Made from Scratch™ Biscuits or craving the double-dippable juiciness of our Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, you’ll get a hand-crafted meal made with heart. Your Hardee’s App homescreen holds all your recent orders and favorite items for quick re-ordering. Or, select your local Hardee’s location to easily browse our full, craveable Menu. The Hardee’s App lets you customize each item in your order and check out quickly with Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit card, or Hardee’s Gift Card. Schedule a pickup time and we’ll ensure your meal is hot, fresh, and ready when you arrive! EARN STARS WITH MY REWARDS Get rewarded with every bite! Earn 10 Stars for every $1 spent – when placing a digital order or scanning your Member code when you order at your local Hardee’s – and cash your Stars in for your hand-crafted favorites! We’re always changing our Reward options, but here are a few that are sure to deliver some delight to your day: • 150 Stars: Any Size Soft Drink, Any Size French Fries, or Hand-Breaded Chicken Tender Wrap • 300 Stars: Biscuit ‘N’ Gravy, Frisco Breakfast Sandwich, or seasonal Biscuit 4-pack • 500 Stars: Super Biscuit, Famous Star, or 5pc Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders ACCESS SPECIAL OFFERS My Rewards Members also receive exclusive access to special discounts and promotions, only available in the Hardee’s App! New Members may even discover a little something extra waiting for them when they join – let’s just say, it’s kind of a big deal! Easily redeem an offer or Reward by adding in your Bag of your mobile order, or load your offer to your Member code and scan when you order at your local Hardee’s.

Screenshots

Chipotle4 screens
Hardee's Mobile Ordering4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chipotle at none against Hardee's Mobile Ordering's shown. Chipotle also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.8M vs 150K). Hardee's Mobile Ordering's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 36%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Chipotle against 4.8 for Hardee's Mobile Ordering. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chipotle has 1.8M ratings behind it against 150K, 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 51% of Hardee's Mobile Ordering's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, Hardee's Mobile Ordering every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Chipotle versus Hardee's Mobile Ordering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChipotleHardee's Mobile Ordering
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8M ratings)4.8 (150K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.1% of reviews51.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8M — better150K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#10 — better#80
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB131 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChipotle Mexican GrillCKE RESTAURANTS HOLDINGS, INC.

Customer experience

Chipotle

All ratings1,816,830 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews4,024 reviews
Positive36.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative54.6%

Hardee's Mobile Ordering

All ratings150,454 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews810 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral7.3%
Negative41.7%

User reviews

Chipotle

From 1.8M App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Hardee's Mobile Ordering

From 150K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app and rewards
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Rewards not updating
  • 🕰️ Slow order processing
  • 🤔 Confusing order process
  • 💰 Overpriced
  • 🤢 Declining food quality

Bugs and requests

Chipotle

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

Hardee's Mobile Ordering

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App deleting account data
  • Order status issues
  • Inconsistent app behavior
  • Inability to cancel/modify orders

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow changing order time
  • Improve tea ordering options
  • Enable tea redemption with free beverage reward
  • Provide refund/contact options
  • Display full menu in app
Show 1 more
  • Integrate Apple Pay

In-app purchases

None

Chipotle

No in-app purchases

None

Hardee's Mobile Ordering

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chipotle free?
Chipotle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hardee's Mobile Ordering free?
Hardee's Mobile Ordering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chipotle or Hardee's Mobile Ordering?
Hardee's Mobile Ordering is rated higher. Chipotle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while Hardee's Mobile Ordering averages 4.8 from 150K ratings.
Do Chipotle or Hardee's Mobile Ordering have ads?
Hardee's Mobile Ordering shows ads; Chipotle does not.
Which is updated more often, Chipotle or Hardee's Mobile Ordering?
Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hardee's Mobile Ordering every 5 weeks. Most recently, Chipotle was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hardee's Mobile Ordering on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Chipotle or Hardee's Mobile Ordering?
Chipotle currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Hardee's Mobile Ordering at #80. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

Other comparisons