Comparison

Chilis vs Applebee’s

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

Head to head
About

Chilis

Easily order your favorite Chili's meals for pickup or delivery. Enjoy a streamlined ordering process, track your rewards, and find locations quickly. Satisfy your cravings on your schedule with this refreshed app.

Highlights
  • Order for pickup or delivery
  • Fast checkout and reordering
  • Track Chili's perks
  • Find restaurant locations
  • Schedule food orders
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Big Crispy™ Chicken Sandwich. Baby Back Ribs. Chips & Salsa. Whatever you’re craving, get it faster with the Chili’s app – now refreshed with a sleek new look and easier ordering. Download now and: · Order for Pickup or Delivery · Check out fast and reorder in a tap · Track My Chili’s perks · Find your go-to Chili’s in seconds · Get bold flavor on your schedule Get in. Get out. Get your Chili’s fix – all from your phone.

About

Applebee’s

Order your favorite meals from your neighborhood restaurant with enhanced customization options. Enjoy convenient pickup or delivery directly through the app, with personalized recommendations based on your past orders.

Highlights
  • Personalized ordering
  • Save favorite orders
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Higher customization
  • Carside To Go
  • Delivery
  • In-restaurant pickup
Features
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Your favorite neighborhood Applebee’s is now available right at your fingertips! This new app offers guests personalized ordering experiences and higher levels of customization. Guests will be able to seamlessly interact with our menu and enjoy their meals via Carside To Go, Delivery, and/or in-restaurant pickup. Key features of this new app include: • Personalized ordering: Guests will be able to create and save their favorite orders, as well as receive personalized recommendations based on their previous order history and saved preferences. • Higher levels of customization: Guests will be able to customize their orders to their liking, with more options than ever before! • Seamless integration with Applebee’s Carside To Go and Delivery: Guests will be able to place their orders through this app and enjoy the convenience of pickup with Carside To Go, or have their order delivered to their door.

Screenshots

Chilis4 screens
Applebee’s4 screens

Verdict

The call

Chilis and Applebee’s both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 45% of Applebee’s's written reviews are positive against 22% of Chilis's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 — 4.8 for Chilis against 4.9 for Applebee’s. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 681K and 247K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Chilis's written reviews are positive against 45% of Applebee’s's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chilis ships an update every 3 weeks, Applebee’s monthly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Chilis versus Applebee’s: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChilisApplebee’s
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (681K ratings)4.9 (247K ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.1% of reviews45.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings681K — better247K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#47 — better#97
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB61 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBrinker International Payroll Company, L.PApplebee's

Customer experience

Chilis

All ratings680,666 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews515 reviews
Positive22.1%
Neutral9.9%
Negative68.0%

Applebee’s

All ratings247,298 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews474 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral9.9%
Negative44.9%

User reviews

Chilis

From 681K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient app
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💰 Good rewards program
  • 🍽️ Convenient curbside pickup
  • 🤝 Friendly and helpful staff

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • 🔄 Order resets when switching apps
  • 🤷‍♀️ Limited menu customization options
  • 🕰️ Long wait times for orders
  • 💳 Issues with gift card and payment processing

Applebee’s

From 247K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to order
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 🚀 Convenient curbside pickup
  • 👍 Customizable orders
  • 🚀 Fast service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 🔍 Inconsistent online ordering experience
  • 🐛 App crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Unable to use gift cards

Bugs and requests

Chilis

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when switching between screens
  • Location services issues causing check-in problems
  • Inconsistencies between app and in-store menu
  • Payment processing errors and double charges
  • Rewards and gift card integration not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view past orders and order history
  • Option to save payment methods and addresses
  • Improved curbside check-in functionality
  • More customization options for menu items
  • Better integration between app and in-store experience

Applebee’s

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when entering payment information
  • Unable to save credit card details
  • Order history not properly tracked
  • Inconsistent behavior when selecting pickup time
  • Incorrect order details displayed

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to request special instructions
  • Integrate with mobile payment options (e.g., Apple Pay)
  • Improve order tracking and confirmation
  • Allow customization of menu items
  • Provide more transparency on store hours and online ordering availability

In-app purchases

None

Chilis

No in-app purchases

None

Applebee’s

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chilis free?
Chilis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Applebee’s free?
Applebee’s is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chilis or Applebee’s?
Applebee’s is rated higher. Chilis averages 4.8 out of 5 from 681K ratings, while Applebee’s averages 4.9 from 247K ratings.
Do Chilis or Applebee’s have ads?
Neither Chilis nor Applebee’s shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chilis or Applebee’s?
Chilis ships an update every 3 weeks, and Applebee’s monthly. Most recently, Chilis was updated on October 15, 2026 and Applebee’s on October 15, 2026.
Which is more popular, Chilis or Applebee’s?
Chilis currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and Applebee’s at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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