Comparison

Starbucks vs Hardee's Mobile Ordering

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

Head to head
About

Starbucks

Easily order your favorite drinks and food ahead of time, customize your perfect beverage, and earn rewards with every purchase. Manage your Starbucks Card, send eGifts, and find nearby stores with hours and amenities.

Highlights
  • Order ahead and customize drinks
  • Earn Stars for free food and drinks
  • Save payment methods and scan to pay
  • Send and save eGifts
  • Find nearby stores and view amenities
  • Track Starbucks Rewards status
Features
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Ordering ahead is just a download away. Get the Starbucks® app for an easier way to enjoy your favorites and discover Rewards in every sip as a member. ORDER SEAMLESSLY • Order in the app when you’re on your way • Customize and create your perfect drink • Save your favorite stores • View past orders & save custom drinks • Save payment methods and scan to pay in stores • Tip your barista for your delicious drink JOIN STARBUCKS® REWARDS • Earn Stars to use on free food & drinks • Start at Green status & level up to Gold or Reserve for exclusive benefits • Enjoy a free drink on your birthday*, plus more time to redeem as you level up • Try one free customization a month on Free Mod Mondays** • Enjoy early access to new items • Get Bonus Stars for digitally reloading your Starbucks Card (minimum $30) • Explore games and offers just for you SEND & SAVE eGIFTS • Save all your Starbucks Cards in one spot • Send eGifts via email, text, or messaging app • Choose from unique designs for every occasion FIND A STORE • See stores near you • Get directions and hours • View store amenities like drive-thru & Wi-Fi Must be a Starbucks Rewards member to enjoy exclusive member benefits and app features. *Birthday Reward: Green members: Redeemable on member’s birthday only, at participating stores. Gold members: Redeemable for 7 days starting on member’s birthday, at participating stores. Reserve members: Redeemable for 30 days starting on member’s birthday, at participating stores. Free birthday drink must be standard menu size. Excludes alcohol and multi-serve items. To qualify, you must have made at least one Star-earning transaction prior to your birthday each year. **Mod Monday: Redeemable at participating stores. Members will receive one free customization each month, up to $2 (pre-tax) each. Not valid for use with Rewards or other offers, discounts or promotions.

About

Hardee's Mobile Ordering

Order your favorite scratch-made meals for pickup or delivery. Customize your order, earn rewards with every purchase, and access exclusive discounts. Enjoy convenient mobile ordering for a delicious meal anytime.

Highlights
  • Order ahead for pickup or delivery
  • Customize menu items
  • Earn Stars with My Rewards
  • Redeem rewards for free food
  • Access exclusive discounts and offers
  • Save favorite orders for quick re-ordering
Features
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The Hardee’s App is here to bring goodness to your day! Order scratch-made favorites for takeout, drive thru, or delivery, and earn Stars as a My Rewards Member to redeem for free favorites! ORDERING Whether you’re looking to start your day right with one of our warm, fluffy, Made from Scratch™ Biscuits or craving the double-dippable juiciness of our Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, you’ll get a hand-crafted meal made with heart. Your Hardee’s App homescreen holds all your recent orders and favorite items for quick re-ordering. Or, select your local Hardee’s location to easily browse our full, craveable Menu. The Hardee’s App lets you customize each item in your order and check out quickly with Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit card, or Hardee’s Gift Card. Schedule a pickup time and we’ll ensure your meal is hot, fresh, and ready when you arrive! EARN STARS WITH MY REWARDS Get rewarded with every bite! Earn 10 Stars for every $1 spent – when placing a digital order or scanning your Member code when you order at your local Hardee’s – and cash your Stars in for your hand-crafted favorites! We’re always changing our Reward options, but here are a few that are sure to deliver some delight to your day: • 150 Stars: Any Size Soft Drink, Any Size French Fries, or Hand-Breaded Chicken Tender Wrap • 300 Stars: Biscuit ‘N’ Gravy, Frisco Breakfast Sandwich, or seasonal Biscuit 4-pack • 500 Stars: Super Biscuit, Famous Star, or 5pc Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders ACCESS SPECIAL OFFERS My Rewards Members also receive exclusive access to special discounts and promotions, only available in the Hardee’s App! New Members may even discover a little something extra waiting for them when they join – let’s just say, it’s kind of a big deal! Easily redeem an offer or Reward by adding in your Bag of your mobile order, or load your offer to your Member code and scan when you order at your local Hardee’s.

Screenshots

Starbucks4 screens
Hardee's Mobile Ordering4 screens

Verdict

The call

Starbucks and Hardee's Mobile Ordering both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Starbucks's written reviews are positive against 51% of Hardee's Mobile Ordering's. Starbucks also leads on ratings volume (8.3M vs 150K) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). Hardee's Mobile Ordering's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Starbucks against 4.8 for Hardee's Mobile Ordering. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starbucks has 8.3M ratings behind it against 150K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Starbucks's written reviews are positive against 51% of Hardee's Mobile Ordering's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starbucks ships an update every 10 days, Hardee's Mobile Ordering every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Starbucks versus Hardee's Mobile Ordering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarbucksHardee's Mobile Ordering
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8.3M ratings) — better4.8 (150K ratings)
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews — better51.1% of reviews
Number of ratings8.3M — better150K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#9 — better#80
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.515.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB131 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperStarbucks Coffee CompanyCKE RESTAURANTS HOLDINGS, INC.

Customer experience

Starbucks

All ratings8,282,700 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews6,505 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative21.4%

Hardee's Mobile Ordering

All ratings150,454 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews814 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative41.6%

User reviews

Starbucks

From 8.3M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
  • ⭐ Rewards program and tracking
  • 👍 User-friendly app design
  • 🕰️ Quick order pickup

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable mobile ordering functionality
  • 🕰️ Slow order processing at some locations
  • 🤔 Lack of customization options
  • 💰 Forced minimum reload amount

Hardee's Mobile Ordering

From 150K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app and rewards
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Rewards not updating
  • 🕰️ Slow order processing
  • 🤔 Confusing order process
  • 💰 Overpriced
  • 🤢 Declining food quality

Bugs and requests

Starbucks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and inability to reset password
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Inconsistent store information and mobile ordering availability

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to order and pay for just a cup of water or ice
  • Option to order pour-over coffee
  • Customizable nutrition information for drink orders
  • Store-specific ratings and performance tracking

Hardee's Mobile Ordering

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App deleting account data
  • Order status issues
  • Inconsistent app behavior
  • Inability to cancel/modify orders

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow changing order time
  • Improve tea ordering options
  • Enable tea redemption with free beverage reward
  • Provide refund/contact options
  • Display full menu in app
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  • Integrate Apple Pay

In-app purchases

None

Starbucks

No in-app purchases

None

Hardee's Mobile Ordering

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Starbucks free?
Starbucks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hardee's Mobile Ordering free?
Hardee's Mobile Ordering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Starbucks or Hardee's Mobile Ordering?
Starbucks is rated higher. Starbucks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.3M ratings, while Hardee's Mobile Ordering averages 4.8 from 150K ratings.
Do Starbucks or Hardee's Mobile Ordering have ads?
Both Starbucks and Hardee's Mobile Ordering show ads.
Which is updated more often, Starbucks or Hardee's Mobile Ordering?
Starbucks ships an update every 10 days, and Hardee's Mobile Ordering every 5 weeks. Most recently, Starbucks was updated on September 27, 2026 and Hardee's Mobile Ordering on September 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Starbucks or Hardee's Mobile Ordering?
Starbucks currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Hardee's Mobile Ordering at #80. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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