# Wayback vs Slim Chickens

The clearest difference is chart position: Slim Chickens at #168 against Wayback's unranked. Slim Chickens also leads on ratings volume (79K vs 15K). Wayback's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 — 4.8 for Wayback against 4.9 for Slim Chickens. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slim Chickens has 79K ratings behind it against 15K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 65% and 65% positive.

Wayback ships an update every 3 months, Slim Chickens every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wayback | Slim Chickens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wayback/id966235042/reviews) | **[4.9 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slim-chickens/id1244055810/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15K | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.0% of reviews** | 64.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#168** |
| Size | 104 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jake's Franchising LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1368717782) | [Slim Chickens Restaurants, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367540276) |

## What reviewers say

### Wayback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wayback/id966235042)

Easily connect with your favorite burger restaurant. Order food for pickup or on-the-go, find locations, and browse the menu. Earn points with every purchase to redeem for exciting rewards.

**Highlights:** Mobile ordering, Wayback Rewards program, Earn points on all orders, Find restaurant locations, Browse menu, Redeem points for rewards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍔 Great burger quality
- 🍦 Delicious milkshakes
- 👍 Friendly and attentive staff
- 🚀 Convenient app ordering

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive app interface
- 💳 No Apple Pay or flexible payment options
- ⏱️ Slow and inconsistent service
- 🔍 Missing important information (store hours, menu items, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to modify orders
- Order status and pickup times are inaccurate
- Rewards program not functioning properly
- Promotional discounts not applying correctly

**Requested features**

- Allow editing and cancellation of orders
- Integrate rewards program better with app
- Provide more flexible payment options
- Improve app navigation and user experience


### Slim Chickens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slim-chickens/id1244055810)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order your favorite meals on the go and earn rewards with every purchase. Skip the line by ordering ahead for pickup and enjoy exclusive offers, birthday treats, and insider news. Find locations, save favorites, and get directions all within the app.

**Highlights:** Order on the go, Earn rewards, Skip the line ordering, Special offers, Birthday rewards, Save favorite orders, Find locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Delicious food
- 🚀 Fast and efficient service
- 💯 Excellent customer service
- 🌟 Great atmosphere and ambiance
- 🎉 Rewards program and app features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with payment and functionality issues
- ❌ Inconsistent order accuracy and quality
- ⏱️ Long wait times and understaffing
- 💰 Expensive for the portion sizes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Barcode scanner not working properly
- Payment issues and inability to save cards
- Incorrect orders due to app limitations

**Requested features**

- Add 'no sauce' option for menu items
- Improve barcode scanning and receipt tracking
- Allow more customization options in the app
- Integrate Apple Pay and save payment methods


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wayback free?

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

### Is Slim Chickens free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wayback or Slim Chickens?

Slim Chickens is rated higher. Wayback averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Slim Chickens averages 4.9 from 79K ratings.

### Do Wayback or Slim Chickens have ads?

Neither Wayback nor Slim Chickens shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wayback or Slim Chickens?

Wayback ships an update every 3 months, and Slim Chickens every 2 months. Most recently, Wayback was updated on October 22, 2026 and Slim Chickens on October 23, 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.*