# The Melt vs Chen's PDX

The clearest difference is ads: The Melt at none against Chen's PDX's shown. Chen's PDX's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Melt | Chen's PDX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-melt/id580411345/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Melt](https://appshunter.io/developer/580411348) | [J and Jing Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715342125) |

## What reviewers say

### The Melt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-melt/id580411345)

Enjoy delicious grilled sandwiches and flavorful burgers made with high-quality ingredients. This app offers a commitment to sustainability with compostable packaging and meatless options.

**Highlights:** All-natural ingredients, High-quality cheeses and meats, Fresh artisan breads, Crunchy grilled sandwiches, Flavorful MeltBurgers, Compostable/recyclable packaging, Meatless options available

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast service
- 🍔 Delicious food
- 👍 Convenient late-night hours
- 🌱 Offers Impossible Burgers
- 💡 Loyalty rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Rewards issues
- 🔒 No Apple Card support
- 🔒 Requires account creation
- 🕰️ Delivery cutoff too early
- 🔊 Loud music inside

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Location detection issues
- Rewards not tracking properly
- Inconsistent UI/UX
- Payment issues

**Requested features**

- Support for Apple Pay
- Ability to cancel/modify orders
- Display loyalty points balance
- Option to disable marketing notifications


### Chen's PDX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chens-pdx/id6471437576)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Melt free?

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

### Is Chen's PDX free?

Chen's PDX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do The Melt or Chen's PDX have ads?

Chen's PDX shows ads; The Melt does not.

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