# Chipotle vs Central Ave

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Chipotle at 1.9M against Central Ave's 2. Chipotle also leads on chart position (#12 vs unranked). Central Ave's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Central Ave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chipotle has 1.9M ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, Central Ave weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chipotle | Central Ave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipotle/id327228455/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/central-ave/id6448904270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 36.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chipotle Mexican Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/327228458) | [Central Ave](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686320285) |

## 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


### Central Ave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/central-ave/id6448904270)

This application connects company employees with contracted restaurants for food ordering. It streamlines the process for internal company use and partner establishments.

**Highlights:** Employee food ordering, Restaurant partnerships, Streamlined ordering process, Company-specific use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chipotle free?

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

### Is Central Ave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chipotle or Central Ave?

Central Ave is rated higher. Chipotle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Central Ave averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Chipotle or Central Ave have ads?

Neither Chipotle nor Central Ave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chipotle or Central Ave?

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Central Ave weekly. Most recently, Chipotle was updated on November 11, 2026 and Central Ave on November 3, 2026.

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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.*