# Chipotle vs Krispy Kreme ®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chipotle at 36% against Krispy Kreme ®'s 8%. Chipotle also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.8M vs 39K). On price, update cadence, ads 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.

Chipotle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chipotle has 1.8M ratings behind it against 39K, 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 8% of Krispy Kreme ®'s.

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, Krispy Kreme ® fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chipotle | Krispy Kreme ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipotle/id327228455/reviews)** | [4.5 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krispy-kreme/id482752836/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 39K |
| Positive reviews | **36.1% of reviews** | 8.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #68 |
| Size | 253 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chipotle Mexican Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/327228458) | [Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/482752839) |

## What reviewers say

### Chipotle

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Food & Drink, #162 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


### Krispy Kreme ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krispy-kreme/id482752836)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Earn rewards and get free treats with a loyalty program. Order your favorite doughnuts for pickup or delivery. Discover exclusive offers and find nearby locations.

**Highlights:** Krispy Kreme Rewards program, Earn points for free treats, Welcome and birthday rewards, Order ahead for pickup, Delivery ordering, Exclusive offers and updates, Shop locator with Hot Light notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Amazing donuts at amazing prices
- 👍 Convenient rewards program and coupons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is buggy and not working properly
- 🤔 Inconsistent store experiences
- 🤷‍♂️ Poor customer service and communication

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Login and account issues
- Rewards and points not tracking properly

**Requested features**

- Allow adding and using gift cards in the app
- Improve mobile ordering and pickup experience
- Provide better rewards and loyalty program


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chipotle free?

Chipotle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Krispy Kreme ® free?

Krispy Kreme ® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chipotle or Krispy Kreme ®?

Chipotle is rated higher. Chipotle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while Krispy Kreme ® averages 4.5 from 39K ratings.

### Do Chipotle or Krispy Kreme ® have ads?

Neither Chipotle nor Krispy Kreme ® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chipotle or Krispy Kreme ®?

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Krispy Kreme ® fortnightly. Most recently, Chipotle was updated on September 25, 2026 and Krispy Kreme ® on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chipotle or Krispy Kreme ®?

Chipotle currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Krispy Kreme ® at #68. 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.*