# McDonald’s vs ALBAIK

The clearest difference is rating: ALBAIK at 4.6 against McDonald’s's 3.4. ALBAIK also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). McDonald’s's advantage is chart position (#121 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, 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.

ALBAIK holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.9K and 7.7K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of McDonald’s's written reviews are positive against 47% of ALBAIK's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | McDonald’s | ALBAIK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcdonalds/id1217507712/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albaik/id1514349620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.9K | **7.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 46.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 386 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [McDonald's Global Markets LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455234330) | [ALBAIK®](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085489301) |

## What reviewers say

### McDonald’s

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcdonalds/id1217507712)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover exclusive deals and discounts tailored just for you. Stay updated on the latest news, games, and competitions, and access detailed nutritional and allergy information for the entire menu. Find your nearest restaurant with convenient filtering and directions.

**Highlights:** Personalized offers and discounts, News and competition updates, Detailed menu nutrition and allergy info, Restaurant finder with directions, Filter restaurants by facilities and hours

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great deals and discounts
- 🚀 Fast and convenient
- 💕 Loved by many customers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 🔒 Security and login issues
- 🚫 Limited language and regional support

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes often
- Login and account issues
- Delivery and order tracking problems
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track orders
- Improve payment options and integration
- Provide more language and regional support
- Enhance user experience and navigation


### ALBAIK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albaik/id1514349620)

Easily order your favorite meals for delivery. Select your location, choose from a variety of food categories and meals, customize your order, and pay securely. Receive real-time updates on your order status from preparation to delivery.

**Highlights:** Location-based delivery selection, Browse food categories and meals, Customize meal options (regular/spicy, quantity), Secure online payment, Real-time order status notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast delivery
- 👍 Good service
- 🚀 Enhanced user journey

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and hangs
- 🐛 Issues with payment and order tracking
- 🔧 Lacking features (e.g. Apple Pay, location saving, customization)

**Reported bugs**

- OTP not received during registration
- Inconsistent behavior when payment fails
- Incorrect order status updates

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pay
- Allow saving preferred location
- Provide option to customize orders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is McDonald’s free?

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

### Is ALBAIK free?

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

### Which has better reviews, McDonald’s or ALBAIK?

ALBAIK is rated higher. McDonald’s averages 3.4 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while ALBAIK averages 4.6 from 7.7K ratings.

### Do McDonald’s or ALBAIK have ads?

McDonald’s shows ads; ALBAIK does not.

### Which is updated more often, McDonald’s or ALBAIK?

McDonald’s ships an update fortnightly, and ALBAIK fortnightly. Most recently, McDonald’s was updated on November 5, 2026 and ALBAIK on November 4, 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.*