Arooga's vs Tikka Shack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arooga's
This app consolidates all your dining needs with Arooga's, offering online ordering for delivery or takeout, a real-time draft beer list, and a comprehensive rewards program. Earn points, redeem exclusive offers, and find your nearest location.
- Online ordering for delivery/takeout
- Rewards program for earning points
- Real-time draft beer list
- Exclusive offers and promotions
- Find nearest location
- View menu
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Get everything Arooga's in one place; online ordering, delivery, rewards, real time draft beer list, and more. Download today to start rewarding yourself with Arooga's awesome. Download for free and start reaping the benefits: · Sign up for Arooga's rewards to start earning rewards right away -> Free appetizer for signing up -> 10 points for every dollar spent -> Double Points Every Tuesday -> Buy 7 lunches, get 1 free -> 1/2 price apps M-F 2-4pm -> Save your points and reward yourself on our online store · Order online for delivery or takeout · Register your account for added perks · Activate and redeem rewards from your phone · Receive exclusive offers · Track your points and rewards · Find your nearest Arooga's · See our menu · Check-in so we know you've arrived · Get notifications from us announcing new items, special offers, and events · View each location's draft beer list, in real time
Tikka Shack
Easily order your favorite Indian cuisine for pickup or delivery. Skip the line with mobile ordering and explore a curated menu of traditional dishes and simplified pairings. Send gift cards for any occasion.
- Mobile Order Ahead
- Skip the Line
- Delivery Options
- Full Menu Ordering
- Gift Cards
- Contactless Tipping
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Welcome to the Tikka Shack app - mobile ordering doesn’t get much easier than this. Start by choosing a pickup location to skip the line or select delivery to have your order come right to your door. Make an Samosa-lover’s day by sending them a gift card to help them start their week off right. And the food? Tikka Shack serves up the best in Indian cuisine, while slinging samosas in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Both the dining environment and the menu have been carefully curated to captivate our guests with the aromatic flavors of India through the artful creation of blended spices. Our lineup of menu offerings provides a variety of traditional Indian dishes, as well as simplified pairings, offering options for both the newbie foodie and the curry connoisseur. TIKKA SHACK FEATURES: Mobile Order Ahead: • Order ahead and skip the line or get it delivered. • Mobile ordering from the entire menu, including your favorite Samosas, Curries, and Bowls - whatever you want! • Order now and leave a tip for a contactless way to show some love. Indian Food Makes the Best Gift: • Send gift cards instantly or schedule for a later date • Customize gift cards for any occasion
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tikka Shack at 4.9 against Arooga's's 3.1. Tikka Shack also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 29%) and ads (none vs shown). Arooga's's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tikka Shack holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tikka Shack has 1.7K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Arooga's's written reviews are positive against 65% of Tikka Shack's.
Arooga's ships an update every 12 months, Tikka Shack every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Arooga's | Tikka Shack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (50 ratings) | 4.9 (1.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | 65.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 50 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paytronix Systems Inc | Per Diem Subscriptions, Inc. |
Customer experience
Arooga's
Tikka Shack
Bugs and requests
Arooga's
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Tikka Shack
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashing and showing a white screen
- Promo codes not working as advertised
- Automatic 10% tip applied even for pickup orders
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to edit items in cart
- Promo code support
- Separate containers for rice and sauce
- Option to tip directly at pickup
In-app purchases
Arooga's
No in-app purchases
Tikka Shack
No in-app purchases
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