# Krispy Kreme ® vs Chick

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chick at 72% against Krispy Kreme ®'s 8%. Chick also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Krispy Kreme ®'s advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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.

Chick holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chick has 4.3M ratings behind it against 39K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Krispy Kreme ®'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Chick's.

Krispy Kreme ® ships an update fortnightly, Chick every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Krispy Kreme ® | Chick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krispy-kreme/id482752836/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chick-fil-a/id488818252/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39K | **4.3M** |
| Positive reviews | 8.1% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #71 | **#6** |
| Size | 122 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/482752839) | [Chick-fil-A, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/529598543) |

## What reviewers say

### Krispy Kreme ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krispy-kreme/id482752836)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Earn rewards and get free treats with a loyalty program. Order your favorite doughnuts for pickup or delivery. Discover exclusive offers and find nearby locations.

**Highlights:** Krispy Kreme Rewards program, Earn points for free treats, Welcome and birthday rewards, Order ahead for pickup, Delivery ordering, Exclusive offers and updates, Shop locator with Hot Light notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Amazing donuts at amazing prices
- 👍 Convenient rewards program and coupons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is buggy and not working properly
- 🤔 Inconsistent store experiences
- 🤷‍♂️ Poor customer service and communication

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Login and account issues
- Rewards and points not tracking properly

**Requested features**

- Allow adding and using gift cards in the app
- Improve mobile ordering and pickup experience
- Provide better rewards and loyalty program


### Chick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chick-fil-a/id488818252)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Food & Drink, #69 Top Free (US App Store)

Easily locate nearby restaurants, order your favorite meals in advance, and pay directly through your phone. Earn points with every purchase to redeem for free food, birthday treats, and other exclusive rewards.

**Highlights:** Find nearby restaurants, Order ahead and pay, Earn points on purchases, Redeem rewards, Personalized menu options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
- 👍 Rewards program
- 🚀 Fast service
- 👍 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Security issues
- 👎 Complicated rewards redemption process
- 👎 Limited payment options
- 👎 Inconsistent experience across locations

**Reported bugs**

- Orders not being received by restaurants
- App crashing or freezing
- Incorrect order fulfillment
- Rewards not being properly applied
- Location tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Allow combining payment methods
- Improve rewards program
- Add more customization options
- Enhance location-based features
- Improve order tracking and status updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Krispy Kreme ® free?

Krispy Kreme ® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Krispy Kreme ® or Chick?

Chick is rated higher. Krispy Kreme ® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Chick averages 4.9 from 4.3M ratings.

### Do Krispy Kreme ® or Chick have ads?

Neither Krispy Kreme ® nor Chick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Krispy Kreme ® or Chick?

Krispy Kreme ® ships an update fortnightly, and Chick every 2 weeks. Most recently, Krispy Kreme ® was updated on November 7, 2026 and Chick on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Krispy Kreme ® or Chick?

Krispy Kreme ® currently peaks at #71 in the App Store charts, and Chick at #6. 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.*