Comparison

Cinnabon vs Red Robin Ordering

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cinnabon

Order your favorite cinnamon rolls for delivery or pickup, and earn rewards with every purchase. Sign up to receive a sweet treat and enjoy exclusive offers. Track your points and redeem them for delicious Cinnabon items.

Highlights
  • Contactless mobile ordering
  • Delivery and pickup options
  • Earn points on purchases
  • Redeem points for rewards
  • Exclusive offers and surprises
  • Bakery locator
Features
Currently charting
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The Cinnabon app lets you place mobile orders for contactless delivery or pickup, earn points toward sweet rewards with every purchase, receive exclusive offers and more. Because Life Needs Frosting®. Sweet Rewards --------------------- Enjoy BonBites or a MiniBon on us with purchase just for signing up!* Get a 16 oz Cold Brew on your birthday Earn 10 points for every dollar spent Receive a Classic Roll, MiniBon or 4-ct BonBites every 250 points Bonus offers and fun surprises Great Features -------------------- Contactless mobile ordering for delivery or pickup Exclusive rewards & offers Convenient bakery locator Points tracker Rewards and online ordering only available at participating U.S. locations. *Valid for Cinnabon Rewards Members. One (1) 4-count Original BonBites or MiniBon with purchase. Expires 14 days after issue. Single use. Service fees, taxes, and other fees may apply. Exclusions apply. Void where prohibited. Full terms: Cinnabon.com/offers. CA Privacy Notice: https://www.cinnabon.com/privacy#ca Do Not Sell My Info: https://www.cinnabon.com/privacy#ca

About

Red Robin Ordering

Easily order your favorite burgers, fries, and more for pickup or delivery. Customize your meals, track your Red Robin Royalty® rewards, and join the loyalty program to earn points on every purchase.

Highlights
  • Order burgers, fries, wings, and milkshakes
  • Customize menu items and ingredients
  • Save favorite orders
  • View and redeem Red Robin Royalty® rewards
  • Join Red Robin Royalty® program
  • Pickup and delivery options
Features
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Steak Fries, Wings, Monster Milkshakes, and more are just a few taps away. With easy customization features and Red Robin Royalty® rewards, everything you need to become a Yummm® expert is in the palm of your hand. The ordering experience makes it easy to add items, modify ingredients, and save orders to make life easier for future you. You can also view and redeem your Red Robin Royalty rewards at any point in the process. Not a part of Red Robin Royalty? Join in the app to earn points towards rewards on every purchase! Pick it up or get it delivered – everything you need to enjoy Red Robin is now available with at your fingertips.

Screenshots

Cinnabon4 screens
Red Robin Ordering4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cinnabon at none against Red Robin Ordering's shown. Red Robin Ordering's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Red Robin Ordering holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Robin Ordering has 65K ratings behind it against 8.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Cinnabon's written reviews are positive against 46% of Red Robin Ordering's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cinnabon ships an update every 2 months, Red Robin Ordering every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Cinnabon versus Red Robin Ordering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCinnabonRed Robin Ordering
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.3K ratings)4.9 (65K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.9% of reviews46.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.3K65K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#85 — better#138
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCinnabon® Franchisor SPV LLC.Red Robin International Inc.

Customer experience

Cinnabon

All ratings8,270 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive33.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative59.4%

Red Robin Ordering

All ratings65,442 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews282 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative50.4%

User reviews

Cinnabon

From 8.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app experience
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent performance
  • 👍 Excellent customer service
  • 👍 Delicious Cinnabon products

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Password recovery issues
  • 🐛 Rewards system not working properly
  • 🐛 Delivery issues (cold food)
  • 🐛 Barcode scanning not functioning

Red Robin Ordering

From 65K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy ordering
  • 👍 Customizable options
  • 💡 Reorder past orders
  • 🚀 Smooth app experience
  • 👍 Friendly staff and great service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Login/password issues
  • 🐛 Rewards not working properly
  • 🐛 Ordering/checkout glitches
  • 🐛 Inability to select burger doneness
  • 🐛 Inconsistent app performance

Bugs and requests

Cinnabon

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not launching on iOS devices
  • Inability to select drink size
  • Rewards not being properly applied

Requested features

2 requests
  • Bring back Cinnastix/CinnaSticks
  • Improve rewards program and make it more accessible

Red Robin Ordering

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App resets order after switching to browser
  • Cannot add credit card outside of checkout process
  • Rewards points disappearing from accounts
  • Favorite location not saving properly
  • Inconsistent error messages and handling

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Apple Pay support
  • Allow customization of burgers (e.g., 'some pink')
  • Provide order tracking for deliveries
  • Enable saving credit cards for future orders
  • Improve integration between app and rewards program

In-app purchases

None

Cinnabon

No in-app purchases

None

Red Robin Ordering

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cinnabon free?
Cinnabon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Red Robin Ordering free?
Red Robin Ordering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cinnabon or Red Robin Ordering?
Red Robin Ordering is rated higher. Cinnabon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Red Robin Ordering averages 4.9 from 65K ratings.
Do Cinnabon or Red Robin Ordering have ads?
Red Robin Ordering shows ads; Cinnabon does not.
Which is updated more often, Cinnabon or Red Robin Ordering?
Cinnabon ships an update every 2 months, and Red Robin Ordering every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cinnabon was updated on October 15, 2026 and Red Robin Ordering on October 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, Cinnabon or Red Robin Ordering?
Cinnabon currently peaks at #85 in the App Store charts, and Red Robin Ordering at #138. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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