Chilis vs Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chilis
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.
- Order for pickup or delivery
- Fast checkout and reordering
- Track Chili's perks
- Find restaurant locations
- Schedule food orders
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Big Crispy™ Chicken Sandwich. Baby Back Ribs. Chips & Salsa. Whatever you’re craving, get it faster with the Chili’s app – now refreshed with a sleek new look and easier ordering. Download now and: · Order for Pickup or Delivery · Check out fast and reorder in a tap · Track My Chili’s perks · Find your go-to Chili’s in seconds · Get bold flavor on your schedule Get in. Get out. Get your Chili’s fix – all from your phone.
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Easily order homestyle meals for takeout, browse the full menu, and reorder past favorites. Join the waitlist to save your spot in line and find nearby locations. Manage payments and gift cards for a convenient dining experience.
- Browse menu
- Order To Go
- Reorder favorites
- Join Waitlist
- Find nearest location
- Save payment methods
- Manage gift cards
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The Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen app brings your homestyle favorites straight to your fingertips. Browse the menu, order To Go, join the waitlist, reorder your favorite scratch-made meals, manage gift cards, and find your nearest Cheddar’s restaurant all in just a few taps. Find a Cheddar's Near You • Quickly locate the nearest Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen restaurant • Save your favorite restaurant for faster access • View hours, directions, and location details Join the Waitlist • Check current restaurant wait times before you arrive • Add your name to the waitlist in seconds • Save your spot in line and spend less time waiting • Check in when you arrive and get notified when your table is ready Order To Go or Delivery • Order your favorite Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen meals for pickup or delivery • Browse the full menu, including Chicken Tenders, Baby Back Ribs, Scratch Burgers, Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, and more • Save past orders for quick and easy reordering • Enjoy convenient curbside pickup and mobile ordering Favorites & Easy Reordering • Reorder your go-to meals with just a few taps • Save favorite orders for added convenience • Customize meals to your preferences • Discover new scratch-made menu favorites Payment & Gift Cards • Save payment methods for fast checkout • Add and manage Cheddar’s gift cards directly in the app • Reload gift card balances anytime • Enjoy secure mobile payment options Legal: Must be 13+. Prices and participation may vary. View our privacy policy at http://www.cheddars.com/privacy-policy © 2026 Darden Concepts, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Chilis at 681K against Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen's 5.3K. Chilis also leads on chart position (#44 vs #210). Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 22%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
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 — 4.8 for Chilis against 4.8 for Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chilis has 681K ratings behind it against 5.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Chilis's written reviews are positive against 35% of Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen's.
Chilis ships an update every 3 weeks, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chilis | Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (681K ratings) — better | 4.8 (5.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 22.1% of reviews | 35.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 681K — better | 5.3K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #44 — better | #210 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Brinker International Payroll Company, L.P | Darden Restaurants, Inc. |
Customer experience
Chilis
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
User reviews
Chilis
From 681K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💰 Good rewards program
- 🍽️ Convenient curbside pickup
- 🤝 Friendly and helpful staff
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
From 5.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great food and atmosphere
- 🚀 Convenient app for ordering
- 💡 Useful features like curbside pickup
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and issues with the app
- 🔍 Missing or incorrect location information
- 🤖 Invasive and controlling app behavior
Bugs and requests
Chilis
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when trying to place an order
- Location services issues causing order mix-ups
- Payment and gift card integration problems
Requested features
3 requests- Add wait list functionality to the app
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Provide a more user-friendly checkout process
In-app purchases
Chilis
No in-app purchases
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Chilis free?
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