Comparison

Denny's vs Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering

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

Head to head
About

Denny's

Easily order your favorite diner meals for pickup or delivery. Earn rewards, access exclusive offers, and enjoy a free birthday meal. Save your favorite orders for quick reordering.

Highlights
  • Order for pickup or delivery
  • Earn rewards and exclusive offers
  • Free birthday meal
  • Save favorite orders
  • Find local Denny's locations
  • Scan QR codes for coupons
Features
Currently charting
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Denny’s newest online ordering experience Ordering from your favorite Diner just got easier. The new Denny’s app lets you order from anywhere and everywhere, while earning rewards for free Denny’s Diner favorites. About Denny’s Rewards - Get offers by signing up for the Denny’s Rewards program - Earn new and exclusive rewards with Denny’s Rewards Challenges - Get a FREE Everyday Value SlamTM every year for your birthday - Redeem your offers in-store via the app, or order in today and apply them during your checkout About the App - Order for in-store pickup, delivery, curbside, for now or later! - Find and order from your local Denny’s - Save your favorite orders for an expedited ordering experience - Scan QR codes during your in-store checkout to redeem coupons you’ve earned

About

Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering

Order your favorite charbroiled burgers and sides ahead of time for pickup or delivery. Earn rewards points on every purchase to redeem for free food and access exclusive app-only deals to save money.

Highlights
  • Order ahead for pickup or delivery
  • Customize orders
  • Exclusive app-only deals
  • Earn rewards points
  • Redeem points for free food
  • Schedule pickup times
Features
Currently charting
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Real ones have the Carl’s Jr. app and MyRewards. Earning points towards free food? Check. Exclusive, app-only deals for even more ways to save? You bet. Skip the line by ordering ahead? Obviously. Download it now or keep paying full price like a rookie. Your cravings deserve better. JUICY, EXCLUSIVE WAYS TO SAVE The REALLY good deals are in here. Browse through a list of deals on our legendary charbroiled burger flavors, sides, drinks and more, add a deal to your order, and get ready to stuff your face for way less. ORDER EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT, SKIP THE LINE It’s not just about skipping the line (though that part’s pretty awesome). You can also fully customize your order and check out quickly with a saved credit card or gift card, you can schedule a pick-up time, and with location services enabled, we’ll be notified when you’re close so we can make sure your burgers are hot and fresh, the drinks are cold, and that your cravings aren’t left waiting. GET REWARDED WITH EVERY BITE When you become a MyRewards member, you can earn 10 Stars for every $1 spent. Then, cash 'em in for your favorites, like a 5pc French Toast Dips or Any Size Fountain Drink for 150 Stars. Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Any Size French Fries? 300 Stars. Want a 5pc Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders or Beyond Famous Star? 500 Stars and it’s yours. But that’s not all - check out the rest for yourself and start earning!

Screenshots

Denny's4 screens
Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Denny's at none against Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering's shown. Denny's also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 35%) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 — 4.9 for Denny's against 4.8 for Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94K and 174K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Denny's's written reviews are positive against 47% of Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Denny's ships an update weekly, Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Denny's versus Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDenny'sCarl's Jr. Mobile Ordering
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (94K ratings) — better4.8 (174K ratings)
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews46.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94K174K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#65 — better#76
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB170 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDenny's IncCKE RESTAURANTS HOLDINGS, INC.

Customer experience

Denny's

All ratings94,051 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews490 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative60.0%

Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering

All ratings174,023 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews1,122 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative49.2%

User reviews

Denny's

From 94K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering

From 174K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🍔 Great food
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🤑 Good deals and offers
  • 🎉 Rewards program

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and glitches
  • 🤔 Difficulty redeeming rewards and applying offers
  • 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive UI
  • 🚫 Unavailable for Canadian locations
  • 💰 Overpriced menu items

Bugs and requests

Denny's

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and account creation issues
  • Rewards not properly tracking or applying
  • Inconsistent behavior when adding items to cart
  • Location search and selection not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Apple Pay option
  • Improve order tracking and status updates
  • Allow cancellation and modification of orders
  • Integrate loyalty program better with app
  • Expand app functionality beyond just ordering

In-app purchases

None

Denny's

No in-app purchases

None

Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Denny's free?
Denny's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering free?
Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Denny's or Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering?
Denny's is rated higher. Denny's averages 4.9 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering averages 4.8 from 174K ratings.
Do Denny's or Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering have ads?
Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering shows ads; Denny's does not.
Which is updated more often, Denny's or Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering?
Denny's ships an update weekly, and Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering every 5 weeks. Most recently, Denny's was updated on November 5, 2026 and Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Denny's or Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering?
Denny's currently peaks at #65 in the App Store charts, and Carl's Jr. Mobile Ordering at #76. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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