# Chipotle vs Subway®

The clearest difference is monetization model: Chipotle at free against Subway®'s free with in-app purchases. Chipotle also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 17%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Subway®'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Chipotle against 4.8 for Subway®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8M and 1.2M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Chipotle's written reviews are positive against 17% of Subway®'s.

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, Subway® weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chipotle | Subway® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipotle/id327228455/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway/id901941015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 1.2M |
| Positive reviews | **36.1% of reviews** | 16.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #21 |
| Size | 253 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chipotle Mexican Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/327228458) | [SUBWAY Restaurants](https://appshunter.io/developer/860751246) |

## What reviewers say

### Chipotle

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Food & Drink, #148 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


### Subway®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway/id901941015)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Customize your favorite sandwiches and meals exactly how you like them. Earn rewards and exclusive offers through a loyalty program. Quickly reorder past favorites and choose convenient pickup or delivery options.

**Highlights:** Customize sandwiches, Subway Rewards program, Rapid re-ordering, Pickup and delivery options, Exclusive offers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
- 💡 Rewards program
- 👍 Clean and polished store experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty selecting/changing store location
- ❌ Coupons/deals not working as expected
- 💳 Incorrect charges and order issues
- 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive app performance

**Reported bugs**

- App not registering orders at the store
- Inability to apply gift card balances properly
- Rewards and points not tracking correctly

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel orders within the app
- Integration with Apple Wallet for rewards
- More customization options for sandwiches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chipotle free?

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

### Is Subway® free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chipotle or Subway®?

Subway® is rated higher. Chipotle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while Subway® averages 4.8 from 1.2M ratings.

### Do Chipotle or Subway® have ads?

Neither Chipotle nor Subway® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chipotle or Subway®?

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Subway® weekly. Most recently, Chipotle was updated on September 25, 2026 and Subway® on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chipotle or Subway®?

Chipotle currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Subway® at #21. 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.*