# Chilis vs Denny's

The clearest difference is update cadence: Denny's at weekly against Chilis's every 3 weeks. Denny's also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 22%). Chilis's advantage is ratings volume (681K vs 93K). 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 — 4.8 for Chilis against 4.9 for Denny's. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chilis has 681K ratings behind it against 93K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Chilis's written reviews are positive against 35% of Denny's's.

Chilis ships an update every 3 weeks, Denny's weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chilis | Denny's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (681K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chilis/id464383246/reviews) | **[4.9 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dennys/id527548554/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **681K** | 93K |
| Positive reviews | 22.1% of reviews | **35.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | #57 |
| Size | 59 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brinker International Payroll Company, L.P](https://appshunter.io/developer/464383249) | [Denny's Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/527548557) |

## What reviewers say

### Chilis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chilis/id464383246)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Denny's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dennys/id527548554)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order your favorite diner meals for pickup, delivery, or curbside. Earn rewards, exclusive offers, and a free birthday meal by signing up for the loyalty program.

**Highlights:** Mobile ordering for pickup, delivery, and curbside, Earn rewards and exclusive offers, Free birthday meal, Save favorite orders, Redeem coupons via QR code

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Streamlined ordering experience
- 👍 Convenient delivery and pickup options
- 🚀 Quick and responsive app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Seamless and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🚫 Missing menu items and features
- 🔍 Unintuitive navigation and lack of search
- 💰 Issues with discounts and rewards not working
- 🔍 Confusing checkout process

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Delivery/pickup options not working as expected
- Rewards and discounts not applying correctly
- Incorrect or missing menu items
- Checkout process issues and bugs

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Improve back/navigation buttons
- Allow ordering of multiple identical items
- Integrate Apple Pay and other payment options
- Expand menu options and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chilis free?

Chilis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Denny's free?

Denny's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chilis or Denny's?

Denny's is rated higher. Chilis averages 4.8 out of 5 from 681K ratings, while Denny's averages 4.9 from 93K ratings.

### Do Chilis or Denny's have ads?

Neither Chilis nor Denny's shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chilis or Denny's?

Chilis ships an update every 3 weeks, and Denny's weekly. Most recently, Chilis was updated on October 16, 2026 and Denny's on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chilis or Denny's?

Chilis currently peaks at #44 in the App Store charts, and Denny's at #57. 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.*