# Chick vs Whataburger

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chick at 72% against Whataburger's 13%. Chick also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.2M vs 158K). Whataburger's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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.

Chick holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chick has 4.2M ratings behind it against 158K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Chick's written reviews are positive against 13% of Whataburger's.

Chick ships an update every 2 weeks, Whataburger every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chick | Whataburger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chick-fil-a/id488818252/reviews)** | [4.7 (158K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whataburger/id1141643627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2M** | 158K |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #51 |
| Size | 137 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chick-fil-A, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/529598543) | [Whataburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141643626) |

## What reviewers say

### Chick

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Food & Drink, #127 Top Free (US App Store)

Easily locate nearby restaurants, place orders in advance, and pay directly from your phone. Earn points on purchases to redeem for free food, birthday treats, and more. The app remembers your preferences for a personalized experience.

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

**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


### Whataburger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whataburger/id1141643627)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order your favorite meals for pickup or delivery, customize your selections, and earn rewards with every purchase. The app also allows you to send gift cards and find nearby locations.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup or delivery, Earn points for exclusive rewards, Customize and save favorite orders, Send e-gift cards, Multiple payment options, Find nearby locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
- 👍 Customizable options
- 💳 Rewards program
- 🚗 Curbside pickup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Long wait times for orders
- 🔍 Difficulty finding nearby locations
- 💳 Issues with refunds and gift cards
- 🤖 Poor communication with staff about app features

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes during ordering
- Favorites list not working as expected
- Incorrect pricing or discounts not applying
- Delivery orders not being received properly

**Requested features**

- Add option to order for drive-thru pickup
- Allow customization of breakfast items
- Improve order tracking and status updates
- Integrate online ordering with in-store pickup
- Provide better support for resolving app issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chick free?

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

### Is Whataburger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chick or Whataburger?

Chick is rated higher. Chick averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.2M ratings, while Whataburger averages 4.7 from 158K ratings.

### Do Chick or Whataburger have ads?

Whataburger shows ads; Chick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chick or Whataburger?

Chick ships an update every 2 weeks, and Whataburger every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chick was updated on September 24, 2026 and Whataburger on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chick or Whataburger?

Chick currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Whataburger at #51. 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.*