# Chick vs Wendy’s

The clearest difference is ads: Chick at none against Wendy’s's shown. Chick also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 40%). Wendy’s's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Wendy’s. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.2M and 1.9M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Chick's written reviews are positive against 40% of Wendy’s's.

Chick ships an update every 2 weeks, Wendy’s fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chick | Wendy’s |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chick-fil-a/id488818252/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wendys/id540518599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2M** | 1.9M |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 39.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #13 |
| Size | 137 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chick-fil-A, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/529598543) | [Wendy's International, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/540518602) |

## 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


### Wendy’s

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wendys/id540518599)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Get exclusive deals on burgers, breakfast, and Frosty treats. Earn rewards for free food by scanning in-restaurant or ordering delivery. Personalized offers are sent for special occasions.

**Highlights:** Earn Rewards for free food, Exclusive offers on deals, Order delivery, App-exclusive breakfast menu, Daily deals notifications, Scan to earn points, Personalized birthday/holiday offers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍔 Great food quality
- 💳 Convenient mobile ordering
- 🤝 Helpful and friendly staff
- 🕰️ Efficient pickup process
- 🎁 Decent rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🔍 Difficult to use and navigate
- 💰 Issues with payments and refunds
- 🕰️ Slow order processing
- 📍 Inaccurate location information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect order processing
- Payment issues and lost funds
- Location-based features not working
- Rewards and offers not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Improve app stability and reliability
- Streamline the ordering process
- Add more payment options (e.g., Apple Pay)
- Enhance the rewards program
- Improve integration between app and in-store experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chick free?

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

### Is Wendy’s free?

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

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

Chick is rated higher. Chick averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.2M ratings, while Wendy’s averages 4.8 from 1.9M ratings.

### Do Chick or Wendy’s have ads?

Wendy’s shows ads; Chick does not.

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

Chick ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wendy’s fortnightly. Most recently, Chick was updated on September 24, 2026 and Wendy’s on September 24, 2026.

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

Chick currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Wendy’s at #13. 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.*