# Wingstop vs Buffalo Wild Wings

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wingstop | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingstop/id454719277/reviews)** | [4.9 (653K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffalo-wild-wings/id1031364004/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 653K |
| Positive reviews | **67.7% of reviews** | 40.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #36 |
| Size | 220 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/904949488) | [Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/501431763) |

## What reviewers say

### Wingstop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingstop/id454719277)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Free · Food & Drink, #140 Top Free (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient app for ordering
- 👍 Easy to navigate and use
- 💡 Saves previous orders
- 🚀 Quick and efficient ordering process
- 👍 Customization options for wings and sides

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffalo-wild-wings/id1031364004)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient app for ordering
- 💡 Generous rewards program
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🔒 Security issues with account hacking
- ⏱️ Inaccurate pickup/delivery times
- 💰 Forced to pay extra fees for takeout

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add more customization options
- Improve order tracking and history
- Allow payment at pickup instead of online
- Integrate with popular delivery services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wingstop free?

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

### Is Buffalo Wild Wings free?

Buffalo Wild Wings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wingstop or Buffalo Wild Wings?

Wingstop is rated higher. Wingstop averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while Buffalo Wild Wings averages 4.9 from 653K ratings.

### Do Wingstop or Buffalo Wild Wings have ads?

Wingstop shows ads; Buffalo Wild Wings does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wingstop or Buffalo Wild Wings?

Wingstop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Buffalo Wild Wings every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wingstop was updated on October 25, 2026 and Buffalo Wild Wings on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wingstop or Buffalo Wild Wings?

Wingstop currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Buffalo Wild Wings at #36. 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.*