# Chipotle vs Dave’s Hot Chicken®

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Chipotle | Dave’s Hot Chicken® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipotle/id327228455/reviews) | **[4.8 (70K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daves-hot-chicken/id1668228991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 70K |
| Positive reviews | 36.3% of reviews | **55.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #63 |
| Size | 166 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chipotle Mexican Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/327228458) | [Dave's Hot Chicken](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663959687) |

## What reviewers say

### Chipotle

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Food & Drink, #159 Top Free (US App Store)

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:** 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


### Dave’s Hot Chicken®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daves-hot-chicken/id1668228991)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*