# Applebee’s vs Golden Corral

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Golden Corral at 83% against Applebee’s's 45%. Golden Corral also leads on iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.6). Applebee’s's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months). On price, ads, 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.

Applebee’s ships an update monthly, Golden Corral every 21 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Applebee’s | Golden Corral |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (251K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applebees/id1036172835/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **251K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **83.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | #210 |
| Size | 61 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Applebee's](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286862827) | [Golden Corral Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552332867) |

## What reviewers say

### Applebee’s

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applebees/id1036172835)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order your favorite meals from your neighborhood restaurant with enhanced customization options. Enjoy convenient pickup or delivery directly through the app, with personalized recommendations based on your past orders.

**Highlights:** Personalized ordering, Save favorite orders, Personalized recommendations, Higher customization, Carside To Go, Delivery, In-restaurant pickup

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to order
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Convenient curbside pickup
- 👍 Customizable orders
- 🚀 Fast service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔍 Inconsistent online ordering experience
- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Unable to use gift cards

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when entering payment information
- Unable to save credit card details
- Order history not properly tracked
- Inconsistent behavior when selecting pickup time
- Incorrect order details displayed

**Requested features**

- Add option to request special instructions
- Integrate with mobile payment options (e.g., Apple Pay)
- Improve order tracking and confirmation
- Allow customization of menu items
- Provide more transparency on store hours and online ordering availability


### Golden Corral

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-corral/id1552332865)

**Currently charting:** #210 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily find nearby restaurants, browse menus, and place to-go orders for curbside pickup. Earn points and redeem rewards with a loyalty program for exclusive offers and birthday treats.

**Highlights:** Find restaurant locations and hours, Order food for curbside pickup, Save favorite orders for quick reordering, Save payment methods, Earn and redeem loyalty points, Receive exclusive member offers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Friendly and attentive staff
- 🚀 Prompt service and quick table clearing
- 🍽️ Variety of food options
- 💯 Consistently good food quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent food quality and preparation
- 🕰️ Long wait times and delays in food replenishment
- 🧹 Cleanliness issues (dirty dishes, empty stations)
- 🚫 Lack of communication about menu/service changes

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect pricing and billing issues
- Reservation system problems (double-booking, no-shows)

**Requested features**

- Gluten-free and dietary restriction options
- Improved online ordering and reservation system
- Expanded breakfast menu and hours


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Applebee’s free?

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

### Is Golden Corral free?

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

### Do Applebee’s or Golden Corral have ads?

Neither Applebee’s nor Golden Corral shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Applebee’s or Golden Corral?

Applebee’s ships an update monthly, and Golden Corral every 21 months. Most recently, Applebee’s was updated on October 21, 2026 and Golden Corral on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Applebee’s or Golden Corral?

Applebee’s currently peaks at #85 in the App Store charts, and Golden Corral at #210. 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.*