Comparison

Chipotle vs Dave’s Hot Chicken®

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 pickup or delivery with this app. Earn points with every purchase through the rewards program, redeemable for food, goods, and charitable donations. Enjoy exclusive in-app menu items and convenient features like saved meals and group ordering.

Highlights
  • Mobile pickup and delivery
  • Chipotle Rewards program
  • Exclusive in-app menu items
  • Saved meals and recent orders
  • Customizable order options
  • Group ordering
  • Sustainability impact tracking
Features
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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

Dave’s Hot Chicken®

Order your favorite spicy chicken sandwiches and tenders for pickup or delivery. Customize your meal, track your rewards points, and unlock exclusive app-only deals. Find nearby locations and their hours.

Highlights
  • Order for pickup or delivery
  • Customize meals
  • Earn and redeem rewards points
  • Find store locations and hours
  • View personalized menu
  • Access app-only offers
Features
Currently charting
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Dave’s Hot Chicken® app provides a convenient way to order & earn or redeem Dave’s Frequent Fryer Points. You eat and you earn. FEATURES + Find stores near you, get directions/hours, and view store amenities. + A personalized menu - made just for you! With the Dave’s Hot Chicken® app you can easily re-order your favorites & recent orders. + Customize & place your order using the app then pick up from a nearby participating store without waiting in line. + Earn & Redeem Dave’s Frequent Fryer Points! Whether you order Dave’s online, in-app, or in-store, our app records all your points. You get 10 Dave’s Frequent Fryer Points for every dollar you spend*. Watch how fast those points add up! + Unlock app-only offers & early access to new items + collabs. + Get your order delivered right to your door (at participating locations.) *At participating stores. Restrictions apply. See daveshotchicken.com for details. ABOUT DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN® • THE REAL STORY Dave’s Hot Chicken was created by best friends Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy and Gary Rubenyan. Dave, a chef trained in Thomas Keller’s (French Laundry) organization set out to create the perfect Hot Chicken by searching, tasting, and frying. The four friends scrounged up $900 to put a tiny stand in an East Hollywood parking lot. The menu was simple, and the chicken was the star. Sourced and prepared to be the juiciest and most tender chicken imaginable, each piece is topped with Dave’s signature mix of spices ranging from No Spice to “The Reaper.”

Screenshots

Chipotle4 screens
Dave’s Hot Chicken®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Chipotle at free against Dave’s Hot Chicken®'s free with in-app purchases. Chipotle also leads on ratings volume (1.9M vs 70K) and chart position (#12 vs #63). Dave’s Hot Chicken®'s advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 36%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Dave’s Hot Chicken® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chipotle has 1.9M ratings behind it against 70K, 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 55% of Dave’s Hot Chicken®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, Dave’s Hot Chicken® every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Chipotle versus Dave’s Hot Chicken®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChipotleDave’s Hot Chicken®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9M ratings)4.8 (70K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.3% of reviews55.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9M — better70K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#12 — better#63
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB93 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChipotle Mexican GrillDave's Hot Chicken

Customer experience

Chipotle

All ratings1,940,276 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews4,316 reviews
Positive36.3%
Neutral9.2%
Negative54.5%

Dave’s Hot Chicken®

All ratings68,814 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews1,067 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative38.7%

User reviews

Chipotle

From 1.9M 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

Dave’s Hot Chicken®

From 70K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and convenient ordering
  • 👍 Great customer service
  • 🍔 Delicious and fresh food
  • 💰 Rewards program

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and login issues
  • 🔒 Security concerns with account access
  • 🕰️ Inability to order during busy times
  • 🔍 Unclear menu selections and customization

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

Dave’s Hot Chicken®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Rewards points not working properly
  • Order placement errors and failed transactions
  • Inability to cancel or modify orders

Requested features

4 requests
  • Call-in ordering option
  • More vegan/vegetarian options
  • Improved app navigation and UI
  • Two-factor authentication for accounts

In-app purchases

None

Chipotle

No in-app purchases

None

Dave’s Hot Chicken®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chipotle free?
Chipotle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dave’s Hot Chicken® free?
Dave’s Hot Chicken® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chipotle or Dave’s Hot Chicken®?
Dave’s Hot Chicken® is rated higher. Chipotle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Dave’s Hot Chicken® averages 4.8 from 70K ratings.
Do Chipotle or Dave’s Hot Chicken® have ads?
Neither Chipotle nor Dave’s Hot Chicken® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chipotle or Dave’s Hot Chicken®?
Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dave’s Hot Chicken® every 4 weeks. Most recently, Chipotle was updated on November 11, 2026 and Dave’s Hot Chicken® on November 11, 2026.
Which is more popular, Chipotle or Dave’s Hot Chicken®?
Chipotle currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Dave’s Hot Chicken® at #63. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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