# Chick vs Hardee's Mobile Ordering

The clearest difference is ads: Chick at none against Hardee's Mobile Ordering's shown. Chick also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 51%) and ratings volume (4.2M vs 150K). Hardee's Mobile Ordering's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 4.8 for Hardee's Mobile Ordering. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chick has 4.2M ratings behind it against 150K, 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 51% of Hardee's Mobile Ordering's.

Chick ships an update every 2 weeks, Hardee's Mobile Ordering every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chick | Hardee's Mobile Ordering |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chick-fil-a/id488818252/reviews)** | [4.8 (150K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardees-mobile-ordering/id1577790947/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2M** | 150K |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 51.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #80 |
| Size | 137 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chick-fil-A, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/529598543) | [CKE RESTAURANTS HOLDINGS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494882748) |

## 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


### Hardee's Mobile Ordering

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardees-mobile-ordering/id1577790947)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order your favorite scratch-made meals for pickup or delivery. Customize your order, earn rewards with every purchase, and access exclusive discounts. Enjoy convenient mobile ordering for a delicious meal anytime.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup or delivery, Customize menu items, Earn Stars with My Rewards, Redeem rewards for free food, Access exclusive discounts and offers, Save favorite orders for quick re-ordering

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app and rewards
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Rewards not updating
- 🕰️ Slow order processing
- 🤔 Confusing order process
- 💰 Overpriced
- 🤢 Declining food quality

**Reported bugs**

- App deleting account data
- Order status issues
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Inability to cancel/modify orders

**Requested features**

- Allow changing order time
- Improve tea ordering options
- Enable tea redemption with free beverage reward
- Provide refund/contact options
- Display full menu in app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chick free?

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

### Is Hardee's Mobile Ordering free?

Hardee's Mobile Ordering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chick or Hardee's Mobile Ordering?

Chick is rated higher. Chick averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.2M ratings, while Hardee's Mobile Ordering averages 4.8 from 150K ratings.

### Do Chick or Hardee's Mobile Ordering have ads?

Hardee's Mobile Ordering shows ads; Chick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chick or Hardee's Mobile Ordering?

Chick ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hardee's Mobile Ordering every 5 weeks. Most recently, Chick was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hardee's Mobile Ordering on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chick or Hardee's Mobile Ordering?

Chick currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Hardee's Mobile Ordering at #80. 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.*