# Wingstop vs Chick

The clearest difference is ads: Chick at none against Wingstop's shown. Wingstop's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 4.9 for Chick. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4M and 4.3M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Wingstop's written reviews are positive against 72% of Chick's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wingstop | Chick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingstop/id454719277/reviews) | [4.9 (4.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chick-fil-a/id488818252/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.4M | **4.3M** |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #10 | **#6** |
| Size | 220 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/904949488) | [Chick-fil-A, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/529598543) |

## What reviewers say

### Wingstop

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Food & Drink, #150 Top Free (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


### Chick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chick-fil-a/id488818252)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Food & Drink, #100 Top Free (US App Store)

Easily locate nearby restaurants, place orders in advance, and pay directly from your phone. Earn points on purchases to redeem for free food, birthday treats, and more. The app remembers your preferences for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Find nearby restaurants, Order ahead and pay, Earn points on purchases, Redeem rewards for free food, Personalized menu

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
- 👍 Rewards program
- 🚀 Fast service
- 👍 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Security issues
- 👎 Complicated rewards redemption process
- 👎 Limited payment options
- 👎 Inconsistent experience across locations

**Reported bugs**

- Orders not being received by restaurants
- App crashing or freezing
- Incorrect order fulfillment
- Rewards not being properly applied
- Location tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Allow combining payment methods
- Improve rewards program
- Add more customization options
- Enhance location-based features
- Improve order tracking and status updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wingstop free?

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

### Is Chick free?

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

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

Wingstop and Chick are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4M and 4.3M ratings respectively.

### Do Wingstop or Chick have ads?

Wingstop shows ads; Chick does not.

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

Wingstop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chick every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wingstop was updated on October 17, 2026 and Chick on October 17, 2026.

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

Wingstop currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Chick at #6. 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.*