Comparison

Chipotle vs Starbucks

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
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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

Starbucks

Easily order your favorite drinks and food ahead of time, customize your perfect beverage, and earn rewards with every purchase. Manage your Starbucks Card, send eGifts, and find nearby stores with hours and amenities.

Highlights
  • Order ahead and customize drinks
  • Earn Stars for free food and drinks
  • Save payment methods and scan to pay
  • Send and save eGifts
  • Find nearby stores and view amenities
  • Track Starbucks Rewards status
Features
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Ordering ahead is just a download away. Get the Starbucks® app for an easier way to enjoy your favorites and discover Rewards in every sip as a member. ORDER SEAMLESSLY • Order in the app when you’re on your way • Customize and create your perfect drink • Save your favorite stores • View past orders & save custom drinks • Save payment methods and scan to pay in stores • Tip your barista for your delicious drink JOIN STARBUCKS® REWARDS • Earn Stars to use on free food & drinks • Start at Green status & level up to Gold or Reserve for exclusive benefits • Enjoy a free drink on your birthday*, plus more time to redeem as you level up • Try one free customization a month on Free Mod Mondays** • Enjoy early access to new items • Get Bonus Stars for digitally reloading your Starbucks Card (minimum $30) • Explore games and offers just for you SEND & SAVE eGIFTS • Save all your Starbucks Cards in one spot • Send eGifts via email, text, or messaging app • Choose from unique designs for every occasion FIND A STORE • See stores near you • Get directions and hours • View store amenities like drive-thru & Wi-Fi Must be a Starbucks Rewards member to enjoy exclusive member benefits and app features. *Birthday Reward: Green members: Redeemable on member’s birthday only, at participating stores. Gold members: Redeemable for 7 days starting on member’s birthday, at participating stores. Reserve members: Redeemable for 30 days starting on member’s birthday, at participating stores. Free birthday drink must be standard menu size. Excludes alcohol and multi-serve items. To qualify, you must have made at least one Star-earning transaction prior to your birthday each year. **Mod Monday: Redeemable at participating stores. Members will receive one free customization each month, up to $2 (pre-tax) each. Not valid for use with Rewards or other offers, discounts or promotions.

Screenshots

Chipotle4 screens
Starbucks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Starbucks at 73% against Chipotle's 36%. Starbucks also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Chipotle's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, chart position and device support 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

Starbucks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9M and 8.4M respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Chipotle's written reviews are positive against 73% of Starbucks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, Starbucks every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Chipotle versus Starbucks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChipotleStarbucks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9M ratings)4.9 (8.4M ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.3% of reviews73.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9M8.4M — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#13#7 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB232 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperChipotle Mexican GrillStarbucks Coffee Company

Customer experience

Chipotle

All ratings1,871,663 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews4,263 reviews
Positive36.3%
Neutral9.2%
Negative54.5%

Starbucks

All ratings8,396,516 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews6,851 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative21.3%

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

Starbucks

From 8.4M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
  • ⭐ Rewards program and tracking
  • 👍 User-friendly app design
  • 🕰️ Quick order pickup

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable mobile ordering functionality
  • 🕰️ Slow order processing at some locations
  • 🤔 Lack of customization options
  • 💰 Forced minimum reload amount

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

Starbucks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and inability to reset password
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Inconsistent store information and mobile ordering availability

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to order and pay for just a cup of water or ice
  • Option to order pour-over coffee
  • Customizable nutrition information for drink orders
  • Store-specific ratings and performance tracking

In-app purchases

None

Chipotle

No in-app purchases

None

Starbucks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chipotle free?
Chipotle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starbucks free?
Starbucks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chipotle or Starbucks?
Starbucks is rated higher. Chipotle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Starbucks averages 4.9 from 8.4M ratings.
Do Chipotle or Starbucks have ads?
Starbucks shows ads; Chipotle does not.
Which is updated more often, Chipotle or Starbucks?
Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Starbucks every 10 days. Most recently, Chipotle was updated on October 25, 2026 and Starbucks on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Chipotle or Starbucks?
Chipotle currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Starbucks at #7. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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