# Chipotle vs Panda Express

Chipotle and Panda Express both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Panda Express's written reviews are positive against 36% of Chipotle's. Panda Express also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Chipotle's advantage is ratings volume (1.9M vs 622K). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Panda Express. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9M and 622K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Chipotle's written reviews are positive against 55% of Panda Express's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chipotle | Panda Express |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipotle/id327228455/reviews) | **[4.8 (622K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-express/id903990394/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 622K |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews | **54.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #25 |
| Size | 186 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chipotle Mexican Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/327228458) | [Panda Express](https://appshunter.io/developer/903990397) |

## What reviewers say

### Chipotle

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Free · Food & Drink, #149 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


### Panda Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-express/id903990394)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order your favorite Chinese-American cuisine for dine-in, takeout, or delivery. Earn rewards and exclusive offers by joining the loyalty program and making qualifying purchases.

**Highlights:** Order for dine-in, takeout, or delivery, Earn Panda Points with qualifying purchases, Redeem Panda Points for rewards, Save and reorder favorite meals, Access surprise offers, Catering options available

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
- 👍 Friendly staff at some locations
- 💡 Rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Inconsistent order fulfillment
- 🤔 Confusing app functionality
- 😤 Poor customer service
- 🚫 Unavailable features for Canadian users

**Reported bugs**

- App login issues
- Incorrect order information displayed
- Delivery address changes without user input
- Inability to cancel orders

**Requested features**

- Option to pay with cash
- Ability to contact delivery driver
- Improved order tracking and status updates
- More customization options for orders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chipotle free?

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

### Is Panda Express free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chipotle or Panda Express?

Panda Express is rated higher. Chipotle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Panda Express averages 4.8 from 622K ratings.

### Do Chipotle or Panda Express have ads?

Neither Chipotle nor Panda Express shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chipotle or Panda Express?

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Panda Express every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chipotle was updated on October 15, 2026 and Panda Express on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chipotle or Panda Express?

Chipotle currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Panda Express at #25. 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.*