IHOP vs Charleys Rewards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Charleys Rewards
Easily order your favorite Charleys meals for pickup or delivery. Customize your orders, save frequent choices, and stay updated on new menu items and exclusive promotions. Earn rewards for your purchases and get a signup bonus.
- Order ahead for pickup
- Delivery options available
- Customize orders
- Save favorite orders
- Exclusive promotions
- Earn rewards
- Signup bonus
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More On Charleys Bite Club Rewards program: Hungry for Cheesesteaks? There’s an app for that. Satisfy your appetite for Cheesesteaks with ease when you download the Charleys app! Bite Club Rewards members can look forward to: Rewards Perks: Score rewards when you sign up for Charleys Bite Club Rewards, on your birthday, for referring a friend, and more! Order. Eat. Earn. Repeat: Get points every time you order Charleys ($1 = 1 Point) to unlock free food and discounts. Convenience & Quick Reordering: Skip the line® by ordering ahead and get Cheesesteaks delivered to your door. Customize items and save your go-tos for fast reordering. Exclusive Offers & News: Be the first to hear about new menu items, secret hacks, and receive personalized offers based on your favorite orders and locations. Terms and Conditions apply. Want more Charleys? Check out the Rewards section at charleys.com. For any questions, head to the “Need Help” section in your app or shoot a note over to rewards@charleys.com to get in touch.
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Verdict
IHOP and Charleys Rewards both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 45% of Charleys Rewards's written reviews are positive against 13% of IHOP's. Charleys Rewards also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). IHOP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
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 IHOP against 4.8 for Charleys Rewards. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61K and 67K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of IHOP's written reviews are positive against 45% of Charleys Rewards's.
IHOP ships an update every 3 weeks, Charleys Rewards every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | IHOP | Charleys Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (61K ratings) — better | 4.8 (67K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 12.7% of reviews | 44.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 61K | 67K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #82 — better | #173 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DineEquity, Inc. | Charleys Philly Steaks |
Customer experience
IHOP
Charleys Rewards
User reviews
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
Charleys Rewards
From 67K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🍔 Delicious food
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 🚀 Fast service
- 💳 Rewards program
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with login and ordering issues
- 💸 Inconsistent application of promotions and discounts
- ⏱️ Long wait times and order mix-ups
- 🤖 Poor customer support
Bugs and requests
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
Charleys Rewards
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes during login and ordering
- Inability to save payment information or apply discounts
- Incorrect or missing menu items in delivered orders
Requested features
4 requests- Improved app stability and user experience
- Better integration of rewards and promotions
- More reliable order fulfillment
- Enhanced customer support channels
In-app purchases
IHOP
No in-app purchases
Charleys Rewards
No in-app purchases
