# Chilis vs Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chilis | Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (681K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chilis/id464383246/reviews)** | [4.8 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheddars-scratch-kitchen/id1511105362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **681K** | 5.3K |
| Positive reviews | 22.1% of reviews | **35.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | #210 |
| Size | 59 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brinker International Payroll Company, L.P](https://appshunter.io/developer/464383249) | [Darden Restaurants, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066714420) |

## What reviewers say

### Chilis

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

**Currently charting:** #44 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


### Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheddars-scratch-kitchen/id1511105362)

**Currently charting:** #210 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Browse menu, Order To Go, Reorder favorites, Join Waitlist, Find nearest location, Save payment methods, Manage gift cards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great food and atmosphere
- 🚀 Convenient app for ordering
- 💡 Useful features like curbside pickup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and issues with the app
- 🔍 Missing or incorrect location information
- 🤖 Invasive and controlling app behavior

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to place an order
- Location services issues causing order mix-ups
- Payment and gift card integration problems

**Requested features**

- Add wait list functionality to the app
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Provide a more user-friendly checkout process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chilis free?

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

### Is Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen free?

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chilis or Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen?

Chilis is rated higher. Chilis averages 4.8 out of 5 from 681K ratings, while Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen averages 4.8 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Chilis or Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen have ads?

Neither Chilis nor Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chilis or Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen?

Chilis ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen monthly. Most recently, Chilis was updated on October 15, 2026 and Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen on October 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chilis or Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen?

Chilis currently peaks at #44 in the App Store charts, and Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen at #210. 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.*