# Red Robin Ordering vs The Red Barn

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Red Robin Ordering at 65K against The Red Barn's 1. Red Robin Ordering also leads on chart position (#145 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). The Red Barn's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Red Robin Ordering against 5.0 for The Red Barn. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Robin Ordering has 65K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Red Robin Ordering ships an update every 3 weeks, The Red Barn every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Robin Ordering | The Red Barn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-robin-ordering/id1583846402/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-red-barn/id6758788282/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Robin International Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447185878) | [Red Barn, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875048595) |

## What reviewers say

### Red Robin Ordering

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-robin-ordering/id1583846402)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### The Red Barn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-red-barn/id6758788282)

Easily order your favorite meals for pickup or delivery. Browse the menu, select your preferences, and enjoy delicious food with a few simple taps.

**Highlights:** Simple ordering process, Choose delivery or pickup, Browse menu, Convenient meal selection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Robin Ordering free?

Red Robin Ordering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Red Barn free?

The Red Barn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Red Robin Ordering or The Red Barn?

The Red Barn is rated higher. Red Robin Ordering averages 4.9 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while The Red Barn averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Red Robin Ordering or The Red Barn have ads?

Both Red Robin Ordering and The Red Barn show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Red Robin Ordering or The Red Barn?

Red Robin Ordering ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Red Barn every 2 weeks. Most recently, Red Robin Ordering was updated on September 26, 2026 and The Red Barn on September 18, 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.*