# Wingstop vs Checkers & Rally's

The clearest difference is ads: Checkers & Rally's at none against Wingstop's shown. Checkers & Rally's also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Wingstop's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 32%) and ratings volume (1.4M vs 23K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Wingstop holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wingstop has 1.4M ratings behind it against 23K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Wingstop's written reviews are positive against 32% of Checkers & Rally's's.

Wingstop ships an update every 2 weeks, Checkers & Rally's every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wingstop | Checkers & Rally's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingstop/id454719277/reviews)** | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-and-rallys/id1531948632/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 23K |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 32.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | #83 |
| Size | 220 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/904949488) | [Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000836041) |

## What reviewers say

### Wingstop

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Food & Drink (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


### Checkers & Rally's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-and-rallys/id1531948632)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order your favorite seasoned fries, juicy burgers, and creamy shakes for pickup or delivery. Customize meals, track your order, and earn rewards with exclusive app-only deals and perks. Save favorites for quick reordering and find nearby locations.

**Highlights:** Browse full menu, Customize meals, Track order status, Earn rewards points, Unlock app-only deals, Save favorite orders, Find nearby locations

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍔 Delicious food
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 💰 Good rewards program
- 🚀 Fast service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Order issues (missing items, incorrect orders)
- 🕰️ Long wait times
- 🚫 Inability to use rewards/coupons
- 🤖 App issues (bugs, limited functionality)

**Reported bugs**

- App log-out issues
- Incorrect order processing
- Unreliable store hours/availability in the app

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel/refund orders
- More customization options in the app
- Improved mobile order pickup process
- Expanded menu options in the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wingstop free?

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

### Is Checkers & Rally's free?

Checkers & Rally's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wingstop or Checkers & Rally's?

Wingstop is rated higher. Wingstop averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while Checkers & Rally's averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.

### Do Wingstop or Checkers & Rally's have ads?

Wingstop shows ads; Checkers & Rally's does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wingstop or Checkers & Rally's?

Wingstop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Checkers & Rally's every 8 days. Most recently, Wingstop was updated on October 30, 2026 and Checkers & Rally's on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wingstop or Checkers & Rally's?

Wingstop currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and Checkers & Rally's at #83. 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.*