Wingstop vs Buffalo Wild Wings
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wingstop
Order your favorite wings, tenders, sandwiches, and sides for pickup or delivery. Customize your order, reorder past favorites, and find nearby locations. Enjoy convenient payment options.
- Customizable orders
- Order for pickup or delivery
- Order up to 7 days in advance
- Reorder from history
- Save favorite locations and addresses
- Multiple payment options
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We’re making it easier than ever to bring our iconic flavors straight to you. Build a custom order as bold as your crew with Wingstop’s lineup of wings, crispy tenders, mouthwatering chicken sandwiches, and always-satisfying sides and dips. Check out our top features: • Order ASAP or up to seven days in advance, for pickup or delivery, with our streamlined checkout* • Reorder from your history, set your favorite Wingstop locations, and save your delivery addresses and in-app payment method when you create an account • Get directions and store info for any Wingstop location, right at your fingertips • Enjoy multiple ways to pay: Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, credit card, and more Download the app now! *Ordering functionality for U.S. residents only
Buffalo Wild Wings
Order wings for takeout or delivery, manage your rewards, and play free sports games all in one place. Earn points on every order, redeem rewards, and find your nearest location.
- Online ordering for pickup and delivery
- Blazin' Rewards program enrollment
- Earn and redeem rewards points
- Customize and reorder favorites
- Free-to-play sports gaming
- Find nearest locations
- Daily check-in for bonus points
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Order your Buffalo Wild Wings favorites for takeout & delivery Order for pick up or delivery, with the Buffalo Wild Wings® app. A convenient way to order ahead, customize your favorites, and play games. Download and earn points with the all new Buffalo Wild Wings Rewards. Rewards are built right in, so you’ll earn progress towards free food with every purchase, and have a chance to unlock exclusive access to our new elite tier: Blazin' Status. More points. Faster than ever. Here’s what you can do in the app: - Sign up for Buffalo Wild Wings Rewards - Order food for pick-up, or delivery (where available) - Customize and reorder your favorites - Track your points and rewards activity - Redeem offers and exchange your points for rewards - Participate in exclusive games and promotions - Check-in to play Trivia - Find your nearest Buffalo Wild Wings
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Buffalo Wild Wings at none against Wingstop's shown. Wingstop's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 40%) and chart position (#11 vs #36). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
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 — 4.9 for Wingstop against 4.9 for Buffalo Wild Wings. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4M and 653K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Wingstop's written reviews are positive against 40% of Buffalo Wild Wings's.
Wingstop ships an update every 2 weeks, Buffalo Wild Wings every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Wingstop | Buffalo Wild Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.4M ratings) — better | 4.9 (653K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews — better | 40.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.4M — better | 653K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #11 — better | #36 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 220 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. | Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. |
Customer experience
Wingstop
Buffalo Wild Wings
User reviews
Wingstop
From 1.4M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient app for ordering
- 👍 Easy to navigate and use
- 💡 Saves previous orders
- 🚀 Quick and efficient ordering process
- 👍 Customization options for wings and sides
Room to improve
- 🐛 App issues with completing orders
- 🐛 Incorrect orders due to app bugs
- 🐛 Lack of options to edit or customize orders
- 🐛 Delivery issues and unreliable service
- 🐛 Limited drink and flavor options in the app
Buffalo Wild Wings
From 653K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient app for ordering
- 💡 Generous rewards program
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🔒 Security issues with account hacking
- ⏱️ Inaccurate pickup/delivery times
- 💰 Forced to pay extra fees for takeout
Bugs and requests
Wingstop
Reported bugs
5 issues- App not allowing delivery orders over/under $20
- Issues with reordering previous orders
- Inability to edit orders after review page
- Incorrect order fulfillment (boneless instead of bone-in)
- Payment processing problems leading to lost orders
Requested features
5 requests- Add option to select 'extra wet' wings
- Allow customization of wing flavors (mix and match)
- Implement a 'special instructions' field
- Integrate Coca-Cola Freestyle machine options
- Provide push notifications for promotions and deals
Buffalo Wild Wings
Reported bugs
4 issues- App repeatedly crashes during checkout
- Points not properly credited to accounts
- Inability to modify or cancel orders
- Login issues and password reset problems
Requested features
4 requests- Add more customization options
- Improve order tracking and history
- Allow payment at pickup instead of online
- Integrate with popular delivery services
In-app purchases
Wingstop
No in-app purchases
Buffalo Wild Wings
No in-app purchases
Questions
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