Comparison

Chilis vs IHOP

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 with a refreshed, user-friendly interface. Track rewards, reorder past favorites quickly, and find locations to satisfy your cravings on your schedule.

Highlights
  • Order for pickup or delivery
  • Fast checkout and reordering
  • Track Chili's rewards
  • Find restaurant locations
  • Schedule 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

IHOP

Easily find nearby locations, order delivery, and pay in store. Earn rewards and track your loyalty account all within the app. Enjoy award-winning pancakes and other favorite menu items.

Highlights
  • Find nearby locations
  • Order delivery
  • Pay in store with Pay N’ Go
  • Earn rewards
  • Track loyalty account
Features
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IHOP makes it easy to enjoy award winning buttermilk pancakes — and all your favorite breakfast, lunch and dinner items. And now, the IHOP app makes it easy to find nearby locations, order delivery, and pay in store with Pay N’ Go. Plus, you can earn rewards and track your International Bank of Pancakes account, all within the app.

Screenshots

Chilis4 screens
IHOP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Chilis at 681K against IHOP's 61K. Chilis also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and review sentiment (22% vs 13%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 4.8 for IHOP. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chilis has 681K ratings behind it against 61K, 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 13% of IHOP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Chilis versus IHOP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChilisIHOP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (681K ratings)4.8 (61K ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.1% of reviews — better12.7% of reviews
Number of ratings681K — better61K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank#36 — better#83
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBrinker International Payroll Company, L.PDineEquity, Inc.

Customer experience

Chilis

All ratings680,624 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews520 reviews
Positive22.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative68.1%

IHOP

All ratings60,558 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews455 reviews
Positive12.7%
Neutral8.8%
Negative78.5%

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

IHOP

From 61K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy ordering process
  • 👍 Customization options
  • 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 💰 Lack of payment options
  • 🔍 Difficult to track orders
  • 🔍 Inconsistent pickup times

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

IHOP

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when selecting certain menu items
  • Delivery location reverts to default without warning
  • Unable to reset password or create new account
  • Payment information not saving properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to tip delivery drivers
  • Improve order customization options
  • Implement Apple Pay and other digital wallets
  • Add order tracking and status updates
  • Allow scheduling orders for future pickup/delivery

In-app purchases

None

Chilis

No in-app purchases

None

IHOP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chilis free?
Chilis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IHOP free?
IHOP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chilis or IHOP?
IHOP is rated higher. Chilis averages 4.8 out of 5 from 681K ratings, while IHOP averages 4.8 from 61K ratings.
Do Chilis or IHOP have ads?
Neither Chilis nor IHOP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chilis or IHOP?
Chilis ships an update every 3 weeks, and IHOP every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chilis was updated on November 4, 2026 and IHOP on November 4, 2026.
Which is more popular, Chilis or IHOP?
Chilis currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and IHOP at #83. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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