IHOP vs Red Robin Ordering
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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: IHOP at none against Red Robin Ordering's shown. IHOP also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Red Robin Ordering's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 13%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for IHOP against 4.9 for Red Robin Ordering. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61K and 65K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of IHOP's written reviews are positive against 47% of Red Robin Ordering's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | IHOP | Red Robin Ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (61K ratings) | 4.9 (65K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | 46.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 61K | 65K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #84 — better | #147 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DineEquity, Inc. | Red Robin International Inc. |
Customer experience
IHOP
Red Robin Ordering
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
Red Robin Ordering
From 65K App Store ratingsWhat 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
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
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
IHOP
No in-app purchases
Red Robin Ordering
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IHOP free?
Is Red Robin Ordering free?
Which has better reviews, IHOP or Red Robin Ordering?
Do IHOP or Red Robin Ordering have ads?
Which is updated more often, IHOP or Red Robin Ordering?
Which is more popular, IHOP or Red Robin Ordering?
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