# Starbucks vs Hardee's Mobile Ordering

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 50% of Hardee's Mobile Ordering's. Starbucks also leads on ratings volume (8.4M vs 158K) 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.

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 Starbucks against 4.8 for Hardee's Mobile Ordering. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starbucks has 8.4M ratings behind it against 158K, 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 50% of Hardee's Mobile Ordering's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Starbucks | Hardee's Mobile Ordering |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starbucks/id331177714/reviews)** | [4.8 (158K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardees-mobile-ordering/id1577790947/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4M** | 158K |
| Positive reviews | **73.1% of reviews** | 50.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #86 |
| Size | 233 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Starbucks Coffee Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/331177718) | [CKE RESTAURANTS HOLDINGS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494882748) |

## What reviewers say

### Starbucks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starbucks/id331177714)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Food & Drink, #112 Top Free (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardees-mobile-ordering/id1577790947)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app and rewards
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Allow changing order time
- Improve tea ordering options
- Enable tea redemption with free beverage reward
- Provide refund/contact options
- Display full menu in app


## Frequently asked 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 8.4M ratings, while Hardee's Mobile Ordering averages 4.8 from 158K 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 October 27, 2026 and Hardee's Mobile Ordering on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Starbucks or Hardee's Mobile Ordering?

Starbucks currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Hardee's Mobile Ordering at #86. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*