# The Melt vs El Chingon

The clearest difference is ratings volume: The Melt at 3.3K against El Chingon's 2. The Melt also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). El Chingon's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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.

El Chingon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Melt has 3.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Melt ships an update weekly, El Chingon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Melt | El Chingon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-melt/id580411345/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-chingon/id6504204053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 78 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Melt](https://appshunter.io/developer/580411348) | [Scavego Interactive Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553707583) |

## 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


### El Chingon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-chingon/id6504204053)

This application serves as a digital portal for a Mexican restaurant. It provides information and potentially ordering or reservation capabilities for patrons.

**Highlights:** Restaurant information, Digital menu access, Reservation booking, Location details

**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 El Chingon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Melt or El Chingon?

El Chingon is rated higher. The Melt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while El Chingon averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do The Melt or El Chingon have ads?

Neither The Melt nor El Chingon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Melt or El Chingon?

The Melt ships an update weekly, and El Chingon every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Melt was updated on November 1, 2026 and El Chingon on October 30, 2026.

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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.*