# Zaxbys vs Middle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Middle at 100% against Zaxbys's 29%. Middle also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Zaxbys's advantage is ratings volume (113K vs 16) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Middle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zaxbys has 113K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Zaxbys's written reviews are positive against 100% of Middle's.

Zaxbys ships an update monthly, Middle every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zaxbys | Middle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (113K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaxbys/id480603264/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/middle-earth-cafe/id6740294168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **113K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 101 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zaxby's Franchising, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/922206845) | [Craver Solutions Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495563503) |

## What reviewers say

### Zaxbys

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

**Currently charting:** #77 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


### Middle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/middle-earth-cafe/id6740294168)

Easily order your favorite food and drinks with a few taps. Reorder past meals, track your order history, and earn points for rewards. Access exclusive deals and special offers available only to app users.

**Highlights:** Quick order placement, Convenient reordering, Order history tracking, Points collection for rewards, Exclusive app-only offers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zaxbys free?

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

### Is Middle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zaxbys or Middle?

Middle is rated higher. Zaxbys averages 4.7 out of 5 from 113K ratings, while Middle averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do Zaxbys or Middle have ads?

Neither Zaxbys nor Middle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zaxbys or Middle?

Zaxbys ships an update monthly, and Middle every 3 months. Most recently, Zaxbys was updated on October 28, 2026 and Middle on October 9, 2026.

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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.*