# Wingstop vs Zaxbys

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.

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 4.7. 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Wingstop | Zaxbys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingstop/id454719277/reviews)** | [4.7 (113K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaxbys/id480603264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 113K |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 29.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #68 |
| Size | 220 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/904949488) | [Zaxby's Franchising, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/922206845) |

## What reviewers say

### Wingstop

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

**Currently charting:** #19 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


### Zaxbys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaxbys/id480603264)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #19 in the App Store charts, and Zaxbys at #68. 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.*