# Wingstop vs Chilis

Wingstop and Chilis both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Wingstop's written reviews are positive against 22% of Chilis's. Chilis's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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 4.8 for Chilis. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4M and 681K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Wingstop's written reviews are positive against 22% of Chilis's.

Wingstop ships an update every 2 weeks, Chilis every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wingstop | Chilis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingstop/id454719277/reviews)** | [4.8 (681K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chilis/id464383246/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 681K |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 22.1% 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** |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | #45 |
| Size | 220 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/904949488) | [Brinker International Payroll Company, L.P](https://appshunter.io/developer/464383249) |

## 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


### Chilis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chilis/id464383246)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order your favorite Chili's meals for pickup or delivery. Enjoy a streamlined ordering process, track your rewards, and find locations quickly. Satisfy your cravings on your schedule with this refreshed app.

**Highlights:** Order for pickup or delivery, Fast checkout and reordering, Track Chili's perks, Find restaurant locations, Schedule food orders

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💰 Good rewards program
- 🍽️ Convenient curbside pickup
- 🤝 Friendly and helpful staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Order resets when switching apps
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited menu customization options
- 🕰️ Long wait times for orders
- 💳 Issues with gift card and payment processing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching between screens
- Location services issues causing check-in problems
- Inconsistencies between app and in-store menu
- Payment processing errors and double charges
- Rewards and gift card integration not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to view past orders and order history
- Option to save payment methods and addresses
- Improved curbside check-in functionality
- More customization options for menu items
- Better integration between app and in-store experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wingstop free?

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

### Is Chilis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wingstop or Chilis?

Wingstop is rated higher. Wingstop averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while Chilis averages 4.8 from 681K ratings.

### Do Wingstop or Chilis have ads?

Wingstop shows ads; Chilis does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wingstop or Chilis?

Wingstop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chilis every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wingstop was updated on October 14, 2026 and Chilis on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wingstop or Chilis?

Wingstop currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and Chilis at #45. 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.*