Comparison

Wingstop vs Zaxbys

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Zaxbys

Easily order your favorite Zaxbys chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches, and more for pickup or delivery. Earn points with every purchase to redeem for exclusive rewards and free food.

Highlights
  • Mobile ordering for pickup and delivery
  • Zax Rewardz program
  • Earn points on every purchase
  • Redeem points for exclusive rewards
  • Find local Zaxbys locations
Features
Currently charting
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Craving Zaxbys saucy, flavor-full food? We have a NEW app to give your taste buds what they demand — fast. Our Zax Rewardz program puts all the Chicken Fingerz™, wings, sandwiches, Zalads®, and crinkle fries you crave right at your fingertips. Just select your favorite local Zaxbys location if you want to pick up or get your order delivered with a few clicks. Earn points when you order and redeem them for exclusive rewards. Each dollar you spend earns 10 points towards delicious rewards. You'll be on your way to free food in no time!

Screenshots

Wingstop4 screens
Zaxbys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wingstop at 68% against Zaxbys's 29%. Wingstop also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (1.4M vs 113K). Zaxbys's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wingstop holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wingstop has 1.4M ratings behind it against 113K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Wingstop's written reviews are positive against 29% of Zaxbys's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Wingstop versus Zaxbys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWingstopZaxbys
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.4M ratings) — better4.7 (113K ratings)
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews — better29.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4M — better113K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#22 — better#79
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB101 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWingstop Restaurants, Inc.Zaxby's Franchising, LLC

Customer experience

Wingstop

All ratings1,428,878 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews1,129 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative26.7%

Zaxbys

All ratings112,545 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews625 reviews
Positive29.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative62.6%

User reviews

Wingstop

From 1.4M App Store ratings

What 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

Zaxbys

From 113K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Convenient for ordering ahead
  • 💡 Rewards program with offers
  • 👍 Friendly and helpful staff

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Login and account issues
  • 🐛 Ordering process can be confusing
  • 🐛 Unreliable order processing and pickup
  • 🐛 Limited customization options

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

Zaxbys

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes during checkout
  • Unable to cancel or modify orders
  • Rewards not properly applied
  • Incorrect order fulfillment

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow no-sauce option for sandwiches
  • Improve order tracking and status updates
  • Add curbside pickup option
  • Enhance rewards program and points system

In-app purchases

None

Wingstop

No in-app purchases

None

Zaxbys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wingstop free?
Wingstop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zaxbys free?
Zaxbys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wingstop or Zaxbys?
Wingstop is rated higher. Wingstop averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while Zaxbys averages 4.7 from 113K ratings.
Do Wingstop or Zaxbys have ads?
Wingstop shows ads; Zaxbys does not.
Which is updated more often, Wingstop or Zaxbys?
Wingstop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Zaxbys monthly. Most recently, Wingstop was updated on October 14, 2026 and Zaxbys on October 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Wingstop or Zaxbys?
Wingstop currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and Zaxbys at #79. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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