# Chilis vs Cold Stone

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Chilis at 681K against Cold Stone's 23K. Cold Stone's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 4.7 for Cold Stone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chilis has 681K ratings behind it against 23K, 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 20% of Cold Stone's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chilis | Cold Stone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (681K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chilis/id464383246/reviews)** | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-stone/id690080616/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **681K** | 23K |
| Positive reviews | **22.1% of reviews** | 19.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | #121 |
| Size | 59 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brinker International Payroll Company, L.P](https://appshunter.io/developer/464383249) | [Kahala Management, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563332606) |

## 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


### Cold Stone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-stone/id690080616)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order custom ice cream creations, shakes, or cakes for pickup or delivery. Save your favorite orders, earn rewards, and enjoy exclusive birthday treats through a loyalty program.

**Highlights:** Order ice cream creations, shakes, and cakes, Pickup at store or delivery to door, Save favorite orders and re-order easily, Unlimited customizations, Earn points and redeem rewards, Birthday Buy One, Get One FREE offer

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy order and pick up
- 👍 Exceptional ice cream and service
- 💡 Allows store to accept phone number for rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app features
- 👎 Outdated and clunky app design
- 🤔 Disconnect between app and store inventory
- 💸 Incorrect orders and missing items
- 🤯 Frustrating login and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Payment processing errors
- Inability to change pickup location
- Rewards not updating properly
- App crashes when trying to add gift cards

**Requested features**

- Ability to reorder previous orders
- Option to select custom ice cream flavors
- Integration with mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
- Easier way to apply rewards and discounts
- Clearer communication on store closures and order availability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chilis free?

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

### Is Cold Stone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chilis or Cold Stone?

Chilis is rated higher. Chilis averages 4.8 out of 5 from 681K ratings, while Cold Stone averages 4.7 from 23K ratings.

### Do Chilis or Cold Stone have ads?

Neither Chilis nor Cold Stone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chilis or Cold Stone?

Chilis ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cold Stone every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chilis was updated on October 16, 2026 and Cold Stone on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chilis or Cold Stone?

Chilis currently peaks at #44 in the App Store charts, and Cold Stone at #121. 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.*