Krispy Kreme ® vs IHOP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Krispy Kreme ®
Earn rewards and get free treats with a loyalty program. Order your favorite doughnuts for pickup or delivery. Discover exclusive offers and find nearby locations.
- Krispy Kreme Rewards program
- Earn points for free treats
- Welcome and birthday rewards
- Order ahead for pickup
- Delivery ordering
- Exclusive offers and updates
- Shop locator with Hot Light notifications
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Welcome to the Krispy Kreme® app! The best thing since our hot doughnuts. Download now to experience the easiest way to get free treats with the Krispy Kreme Rewards program, plus enjoy easy ordering for pickup and delivery. Krispy Kreme Rewards Join today to start earning points toward free treats with every bite and sip. Earn a reward in as little as one visit and redeem your points for your Krispy Kreme favorites. Enjoy a welcome treat when you join, plus we’ll make your birthday extra sweet! Your Order, Your way Skip the line and order ahead with pickup or delivery so you can enjoy your treats even faster. Stay in the Dough Be the first in line for exclusive offers, access to our new limited time doughnuts and fresh updates! Enable push notifications and never miss out on any sweet offers. Shop Locator Find the nearest Krispy Kreme shop wherever you are so you can always know when hot, fresh doughnuts are coming off the line with Hot Light notifications.
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.
- Find nearby locations
- Order delivery
- Pay in store with Pay N’ Go
- Earn rewards
- Track loyalty account
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IHOP at 4.8 against Krispy Kreme ®'s 4.5. IHOP also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IHOP holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39K and 61K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Krispy Kreme ®'s written reviews are positive against 13% of IHOP's.
Krispy Kreme ® ships an update fortnightly, IHOP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Krispy Kreme ® | IHOP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (39K ratings) | 4.8 (61K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.1% of reviews | 12.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39K | 61K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #75 — better | #101 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation | DineEquity, Inc. |
Customer experience
Krispy Kreme ®
IHOP
User reviews
Krispy Kreme ®
From 39K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ❤️ Amazing donuts at amazing prices
- 👍 Convenient rewards program and coupons
Room to improve
- 🐛 App is buggy and not working properly
- 🤔 Inconsistent store experiences
- 🤷♂️ Poor customer service and communication
IHOP
From 61K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Krispy Kreme ®
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes frequently
- Login and account issues
- Rewards and points not tracking properly
Requested features
3 requests- Allow adding and using gift cards in the app
- Improve mobile ordering and pickup experience
- Provide better rewards and loyalty program
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
Krispy Kreme ®
No in-app purchases
IHOP
No in-app purchases
