# Chipotle vs Starbucks

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Chipotle | Starbucks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipotle/id327228455/reviews) | **[4.9 (8.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starbucks/id331177714/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9M | **8.4M** |
| Positive reviews | 36.3% of reviews | **73.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #18 | **#9** |
| Size | 186 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chipotle Mexican Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/327228458) | [Starbucks Coffee Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/331177718) |

## What reviewers say

### Chipotle

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Food & Drink (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


### Starbucks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starbucks/id331177714)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Food & Drink, #115 Top Free (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #18 in the App Store charts, and Starbucks at #9. 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.*