Waffle House Ordering vs Captain D's
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Waffle House Ordering
Order your favorite Waffle House meals for pickup with customizable options and real-time order tracking. Find nearby locations and pay securely through the app.
- Customizable meal options
- Locate nearby restaurants
- Seamless ordering process
- Real-time order status updates
- Secure payment options
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Waffle House Regulars Rejoice- Welcome to the Waffle House Mobile Ordering app, where your favorite breakfast and waffle cravings are just a tap away! With the Waffle House Mobile Ordering app, you can: Customizable Options: Regulars, you can customize your meals to your preferences, whether it's adding extra toppings to your waffles, choosing sides, or building your own hashbrown bowl. Locate Nearby Restaurants: Find the nearest Waffle House locations wherever you are. Whether you're on a road trip or exploring a new city, never miss out on the comfort of a warm bowl full of grits. Seamless Ordering Process: Simply browse the menu, select and customize your items, and get ready for pickup– it's that simple. Real-Time Updates: Stay in the know with real-time updates on your order status. From the first sizzle as hashbrowns drop on the grill to when it’s ready for pick up, track your order progress along the way! Secure Payment Options: Rest assured, that your transactions are secure. Choose from various payment methods, including credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and more.
Captain D's
Order seafood favorites ahead for pickup or delivery. Earn rewards with a loyalty program and easily reorder past meals. Discover menus and find nearby restaurants.
- Order ahead for pickup
- Join loyalty rewards program
- View menus
- Find nearby locations
- Delivery to your door
- Reorder favorites
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FEATURES + Order ahead and pick up in-restaurant + Join My Captain D's Rewards to earn & redeem points + View menus & find nearby locations + Get your order delivered right to your door (at participating locations) + Easily re-order with favorites and recent orders ABOUT CAPTAIN D'S We believe good seafood can transform any meal into a moment to remember. Throughout our 50-year history, our focus has been making great seafood available to everyone, every day and creating a place that makes an ordinary day feel special. From the friendly smiles and hand-crafted cooking of our crew members to our new, beachy restaurant design, we want you to be relaxed as we transport you to the coast. We think there’s something fun about eating at Captain D’s, and we believe treating yourself and your family to a special seafood meal shouldn’t break the bank. Just as hard as we work behind the scenes to guarantee the quality of our ingredients, we are dedicated to ensuring Captain D’s is a place where you can share really great seafood, in a warm and family-friendly environment, at unbeatable value.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Captain D's at 4.8 against Waffle House Ordering's 2.0. Captain D's also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 7 months). Waffle House Ordering's advantage is chart position (#95 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Captain D's holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Captain D's has 32K ratings behind it against 363, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Waffle House Ordering's written reviews are positive against 34% of Captain D's's.
Waffle House Ordering ships an update every 7 months, Captain D's every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Waffle House Ordering | Captain D's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (363 ratings) | 4.8 (32K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.7% of reviews | 34.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 363 | 32K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #95 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WAFFLE HOUSE, INC | Captain D's LLC |
Customer experience
Waffle House Ordering
Captain D's
User reviews
Waffle House Ordering
From 363 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient app for takeout
- 🚀 Quick pickup
- 💳 Accepts Apple Pay
Room to improve
- 🙅♀️ Limited menu options
- 🤔 Lack of customization
- 🙅♂️ No omelettes available
- 📞 No phone ordering option
- 💸 Additional fees for takeout
Captain D's
From 32K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Easy to use
- ⭐ Convenient for ordering ahead
- ⭐ Good food quality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and errors
- 🔒 Security concerns with payment information
- ❌ Rewards and offers not working properly
- ❌ Unable to delete or modify items in cart
- ❌ Apple Pay and other payment methods not functioning
Bugs and requests
Waffle House Ordering
Reported bugs
3 issues- Orders not received by store
- Incorrect orders delivered
- Payment issues (double charges)
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to customize orders
- Include full menu with all options
- Provide notes/comments section
- Implement rewards program
- Add pickup time selection
Captain D's
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes frequently
- Unable to create account or login
- Rewards not properly applied to orders
- Payment processing issues with Apple Pay and other methods
- Inconsistent order tracking and confirmation
Requested features
5 requests- Add option to pay with cash for in-store pickup
- Improve rewards system to allow earning points without app orders
- Implement ability to delete or modify items in cart
- Enhance app stability and fix bugs
- Provide better customer support and communication
In-app purchases
Waffle House Ordering
No in-app purchases
Captain D's
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Waffle House Ordering free?
Is Captain D's free?
Which has better reviews, Waffle House Ordering or Captain D's?
Do Waffle House Ordering or Captain D's have ads?
Which is updated more often, Waffle House Ordering or Captain D's?
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