# Chick vs Freddy’s

The clearest difference is monetization model: Freddy’s at free against Chick's free with in-app purchases. Freddy’s also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Chick's advantage is ratings volume (4.3M vs 124K) and review sentiment (72% vs 53%). 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Chick against 4.9 for Freddy’s. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chick has 4.3M ratings behind it against 124K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Chick's written reviews are positive against 53% of Freddy’s's.

Chick ships an update every 2 weeks, Freddy’s monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chick | Freddy’s |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chick-fil-a/id488818252/reviews)** | [4.9 (124K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freddys/id1463076279/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3M** | 124K |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 53.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #94 |
| Size | 142 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chick-fil-A, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/529598543) | [Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612305243) |

## What reviewers say

### Chick

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Food & Drink, #81 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


### Freddy’s

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freddys/id1463076279)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily find nearby locations, customize and order your favorite meals for pickup or delivery. Save past orders and join a loyalty program to earn points for free food.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup or delivery, Customize food orders, Save favorite and recent orders, Earn points for rewards, Redeem points for free food, Secure payment options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍔 Great food
- 💰 Good deals and rewards
- 🍦 Delicious custard
- 👍 User-friendly app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
- 🔑 Login issues and inability to restore accounts
- 🕰️ Slow app performance
- 🚫 Inability to order for drive-thru pickup
- 📍 Location-based restrictions for mobile orders

**Reported bugs**

- App logging users out frequently
- Inability to log in or reset password
- Order details not saving or syncing properly
- Rewards not being properly credited

**Requested features**

- Add option to order for drive-thru pickup
- Improve app stability and performance
- Allow more customization options for orders
- Simplify rewards program and make it easier to redeem


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chick free?

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

### Is Freddy’s free?

Freddy’s is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chick or Freddy’s?

Chick is rated higher. Chick averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.3M ratings, while Freddy’s averages 4.9 from 124K ratings.

### Do Chick or Freddy’s have ads?

Neither Chick nor Freddy’s shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chick or Freddy’s?

Chick ships an update every 2 weeks, and Freddy’s monthly. Most recently, Chick was updated on November 5, 2026 and Freddy’s on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chick or Freddy’s?

Chick currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Freddy’s at #94. 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.*