# Zaxbys vs McDonald's

The clearest difference is monetization model: Zaxbys at free against McDonald's's free with in-app purchases. McDonald's's advantage is ratings volume (7.9M vs 113K) and chart position (#2 vs #64). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

McDonald's holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: McDonald's has 7.9M ratings behind it against 113K, 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 40% of McDonald's's.

Zaxbys ships an update monthly, McDonald's fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zaxbys | McDonald's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (113K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaxbys/id480603264/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcdonalds/id922103212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 113K | **7.9M** |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **39.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #64 | **#2** |
| Size | 103 MB | 398 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zaxby's Franchising, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/922206845) | [McDonald's USA](https://appshunter.io/developer/703260918) |

## What reviewers say

### Zaxbys

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

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order your favorite Zaxbys chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches, and salads for pickup or delivery. Earn points with every purchase to redeem for exclusive rewards and free food through the Zax Rewardz program.

**Highlights:** Order food for pickup or delivery, Browse menu items, Earn points with Zax Rewardz, Redeem points for rewards, Find local Zaxbys locations, Exclusive offers

**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


### McDonald's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcdonalds/id922103212)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Food & Drink, #60 Top Free (US App Store)

Order your favorite meals, earn rewards for free food, and access exclusive deals. Customize and save orders for quick reordering, find nearby locations, and get food delivered.

**Highlights:** Mobile Order & Pay, MyMcDonald's Rewards, Exclusive deals and offers, McDelivery, Save favorite orders, Restaurant locator

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient mobile ordering
- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 💰 Good deals and discounts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive at times
- 🤔 Inconsistent location tracking
- 💰 Deals and discounts getting worse over time
- 🤯 Poor customer service and support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during checkout
- Location services not working properly
- Incorrect order fulfillment
- Inconsistent point/reward redemption

**Requested features**

- Allow changing order location after submission
- Improve order tracking and status updates
- Enable order cancellation and refunds
- Provide more flexible and customizable deals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zaxbys free?

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

### Is McDonald's free?

McDonald's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Zaxbys or McDonald's?

McDonald's is rated higher. Zaxbys averages 4.7 out of 5 from 113K ratings, while McDonald's averages 4.8 from 7.9M ratings.

### Do Zaxbys or McDonald's have ads?

Neither Zaxbys nor McDonald's shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zaxbys or McDonald's?

Zaxbys ships an update monthly, and McDonald's fortnightly. Most recently, Zaxbys was updated on November 13, 2026 and McDonald's on November 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Zaxbys or McDonald's?

Zaxbys currently peaks at #64 in the App Store charts, and McDonald's at #2. 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.*