# Chipotle vs Hardee's Mobile Ordering

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.

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 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.

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, Hardee's Mobile Ordering every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chipotle | Hardee's Mobile Ordering |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipotle/id327228455/reviews) | **[4.8 (150K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardees-mobile-ordering/id1577790947/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 150K |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **51.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #77 |
| Size | 253 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chipotle Mexican Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/327228458) | [CKE RESTAURANTS HOLDINGS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494882748) |

## What reviewers say

### Chipotle

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Food & Drink, #195 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


### Hardee's Mobile Ordering

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardees-mobile-ordering/id1577790947)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app and rewards
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Allow changing order time
- Improve tea ordering options
- Enable tea redemption with free beverage reward
- Provide refund/contact options
- Display full menu in app


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and Hardee's Mobile Ordering on September 25, 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 #77. 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.*