Comparison

Denny's vs Red Robin 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, 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
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

Red Robin Ordering

Easily order your favorite burgers, fries, and more for pickup or delivery. Customize your meals, track your Red Robin Royalty® rewards, and join the loyalty program to earn points on every purchase.

Highlights
  • Order burgers, fries, wings, and milkshakes
  • Customize menu items and ingredients
  • Save favorite orders
  • View and redeem Red Robin Royalty® rewards
  • Join Red Robin Royalty® program
  • Pickup and delivery options
Features
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Steak Fries, Wings, Monster Milkshakes, and more are just a few taps away. With easy customization features and Red Robin Royalty® rewards, everything you need to become a Yummm® expert is in the palm of your hand. The ordering experience makes it easy to add items, modify ingredients, and save orders to make life easier for future you. You can also view and redeem your Red Robin Royalty rewards at any point in the process. Not a part of Red Robin Royalty? Join in the app to earn points towards rewards on every purchase! Pick it up or get it delivered – everything you need to enjoy Red Robin is now available with at your fingertips.

Screenshots

Denny's4 screens
Red Robin Ordering4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Denny's at none against Red Robin Ordering's shown. Denny's also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Red Robin Ordering's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 35%) and iOS requirement (14.0 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 4.9 for Red Robin Ordering. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 92K and 65K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Denny's's written reviews are positive against 47% of Red Robin Ordering's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Denny's ships an update weekly, Red Robin Ordering every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Denny's versus Red Robin Ordering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDenny'sRed Robin Ordering
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (92K ratings)4.9 (65K ratings)
Positive reviews35.4% of reviews46.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings92K — better65K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#50 — better#155
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB96 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDenny's IncRed Robin International Inc.

Customer experience

Denny's

All ratings92,090 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews458 reviews
Positive35.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative60.0%

Red Robin Ordering

All ratings65,442 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative49.8%

User reviews

Denny's

From 92K 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

Red Robin Ordering

From 65K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy ordering
  • 👍 Customizable options
  • 💡 Reorder past orders
  • 🚀 Smooth app experience
  • 👍 Friendly staff and great service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Login/password issues
  • 🐛 Rewards not working properly
  • 🐛 Ordering/checkout glitches
  • 🐛 Inability to select burger doneness
  • 🐛 Inconsistent app performance

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

Red Robin Ordering

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App resets order after switching to browser
  • Cannot add credit card outside of checkout process
  • Rewards points disappearing from accounts
  • Favorite location not saving properly
  • Inconsistent error messages and handling

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Apple Pay support
  • Allow customization of burgers (e.g., 'some pink')
  • Provide order tracking for deliveries
  • Enable saving credit cards for future orders
  • Improve integration between app and rewards program

In-app purchases

None

Denny's

No in-app purchases

None

Red Robin Ordering

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Denny's free?
Denny's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Red Robin Ordering free?
Red Robin Ordering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Denny's or Red Robin Ordering?
Denny's and Red Robin Ordering are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 92K and 65K ratings respectively.
Do Denny's or Red Robin Ordering have ads?
Red Robin Ordering shows ads; Denny's does not.
Which is updated more often, Denny's or Red Robin Ordering?
Denny's ships an update weekly, and Red Robin Ordering every 3 weeks. Most recently, Denny's was updated on September 24, 2026 and Red Robin Ordering on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Denny's or Red Robin Ordering?
Denny's currently peaks at #50 in the App Store charts, and Red Robin Ordering at #155. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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