IHOP vs Golden Corral
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.
Golden Corral
Easily find nearby restaurants, browse menus, and place to-go orders for curbside pickup. Earn points and redeem rewards with a loyalty program for exclusive offers and birthday treats.
- Find restaurant locations and hours
- Order food for curbside pickup
- Save favorite orders for quick reordering
- Save payment methods
- Earn and redeem loyalty points
- Receive exclusive member offers
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Get $5 off when you download and register for Good As Gold Rewards! It's now even easier to enjoy your comfort food favorites with the Golden Corral App. Find directions to the nearest Golden Corral restaurant, browse the menu, place your curbside to go order, and earn rewards all in one place. FEATURES FIND A LOCATION Get directions to your local Golden Corral restaurant and view hours, services, and details. ORDER & REORDER TO GO Easily order your favorite individual or family meals to go for curbside pickup service. Save your favorite orders to reorder again with just a few taps. PAYMENTS & GIFT CARDS Order even faster when you save your preferred payment. Save credit, debit, or gift cards to your profile. EARN POINTS & REWARDS Register for Good as Gold Rewards and earn points automatically when you order through the app. Scan your code or upload your receipt to earn points for dining at your local Golden Corral. Earn bonus points for referring friends and family. Get rewards for registering, through earning points, and on your birthday. REDEEM REWARDS Redeem rewards as they are earned or bank them to save for a special dining event. GET OFFERS Receive exclusive offers for registered members of Good As Gold Rewards. Be the first to know about local events, specials, and offers.
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Verdict
IHOP and Golden Corral both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Golden Corral's written reviews are positive against 13% of IHOP's. Golden Corral also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.6). IHOP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 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 Golden Corral. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61K and 110K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of IHOP's written reviews are positive against 83% of Golden Corral's.
IHOP ships an update every 3 weeks, Golden Corral every 21 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | IHOP | Golden Corral |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (61K ratings) — better | 4.8 (110K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 12.9% of reviews | 82.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 61K | 110K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #87 — better | #192 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | DineEquity, Inc. | Golden Corral Corporation |
Customer experience
IHOP
Golden Corral
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
Golden Corral
From 110K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Friendly and attentive staff
- 🚀 Prompt service and quick table clearing
- 🍽️ Variety of food options
- 💯 Consistently good food quality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent food quality and preparation
- 🕰️ Long wait times and delays in food replenishment
- 🧹 Cleanliness issues (dirty dishes, empty stations)
- 🚫 Lack of communication about menu/service changes
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
Golden Corral
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incorrect pricing and billing issues
- Reservation system problems (double-booking, no-shows)
Requested features
3 requests- Gluten-free and dietary restriction options
- Improved online ordering and reservation system
- Expanded breakfast menu and hours
In-app purchases
IHOP
No in-app purchases
Golden Corral
No in-app purchases
