# Wingstop vs Dave’s Hot Chicken®

The clearest difference is ads: Dave’s Hot Chicken® at none against Wingstop's shown. Wingstop's advantage is ratings volume (1.4M vs 69K) and review sentiment (68% vs 55%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 4.8 for Dave’s Hot Chicken®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wingstop has 1.4M ratings behind it against 69K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Wingstop's written reviews are positive against 55% of Dave’s Hot Chicken®'s.

Wingstop ships an update every 2 weeks, Dave’s Hot Chicken® every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wingstop | Dave’s Hot Chicken® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingstop/id454719277/reviews)** | [4.8 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daves-hot-chicken/id1668228991/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 69K |
| Positive reviews | **67.7% of reviews** | 55.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | #55 |
| Size | 220 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/904949488) | [Dave's Hot Chicken](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663959687) |

## What reviewers say

### Wingstop

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

**Currently charting:** #17 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


### Dave’s Hot Chicken®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daves-hot-chicken/id1668228991)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order your favorite spicy chicken sandwiches and tenders for pickup or delivery. Customize your meal, track your rewards points, and unlock exclusive app-only deals. Find nearby locations and their hours.

**Highlights:** Order for pickup or delivery, Customize meals, Earn and redeem rewards points, Find store locations and hours, View personalized menu, Access app-only offers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and convenient ordering
- 👍 Great customer service
- 🍔 Delicious and fresh food
- 💰 Rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and login issues
- 🔒 Security concerns with account access
- 🕰️ Inability to order during busy times
- 🔍 Unclear menu selections and customization

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards points not working properly
- Order placement errors and failed transactions
- Inability to cancel or modify orders

**Requested features**

- Call-in ordering option
- More vegan/vegetarian options
- Improved app navigation and UI
- Two-factor authentication for accounts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wingstop free?

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

### Is Dave’s Hot Chicken® free?

Dave’s Hot Chicken® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wingstop or Dave’s Hot Chicken®?

Wingstop is rated higher. Wingstop averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while Dave’s Hot Chicken® averages 4.8 from 69K ratings.

### Do Wingstop or Dave’s Hot Chicken® have ads?

Wingstop shows ads; Dave’s Hot Chicken® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wingstop or Dave’s Hot Chicken®?

Wingstop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dave’s Hot Chicken® every 4 weeks. Most recently, Wingstop was updated on October 27, 2026 and Dave’s Hot Chicken® on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wingstop or Dave’s Hot Chicken®?

Wingstop currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and Dave’s Hot Chicken® at #55. 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.*