Comparison

McDonald's vs Casey's

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

Head to head
About

McDonald's

Order your favorite meals, earn rewards for free food, and access exclusive deals. Customize and save orders for quick reordering, find nearby locations, and get food delivered.

Highlights
  • Mobile Order & Pay
  • MyMcDonald's Rewards
  • Exclusive deals and offers
  • McDelivery
  • Save favorite orders
  • Restaurant locator
Features
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Get the app now for Mobile Order & Pay, MyMcDonald’s Rewards, app exclusive deals, McDelivery, bonus offers and other features to make the most of your visit to the Golden Arches. Mobile Order & Pay Get your favorites fast with Mobile Order & Pay. Place your order and select your pickup option and the crew will prep while you’re on the way. Excludes Drive Thru. MyMcDonald’s Rewards Join MyMcDonald’s Rewards in the app to start earning points on every purchase and redeem for FREE McDonald’s and more rewards.* $1 = 100 points. App exclusive deals Get exclusive deals on your McDonald’s favorites in the app with Mobile Order & Pay* for convenient Drive Thru or Curbside pickup. McDelivery Now get your favorites delivered, earn points and track your order from the store to your door, all with McDelivery in the app. Save your favorites No pickles? No problem. Customize and save your favorites to quickly reorder for your next visit. Restaurant locator Open the map and find the nearest McDonald’s, along with store hours and restaurant information. Download the McDonald’s app today and enjoy access to exclusive deals, MyMcDonald’s Rewards and much more. *At participating McDonald’s. Must opt in to Rewards. McDelivery prices may be higher than at restaurants. Download and registration required. Data rates may apply. The McDonald’s app is not currently compatible with smartwatches. Check https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/terms-and-conditions.html for Terms and Conditions and more information. © 2026 McDonald’s.

About

Casey's

Easily order handmade pizza, snacks, and groceries for delivery or pickup. Earn points on purchases to redeem for food, drinks, or fuel, and access exclusive deals and offers. Participate in games and giveaways for more chances to win prizes.

Highlights
  • Earn and redeem rewards points
  • Exclusive deals and offers
  • Simple mobile ordering
  • Delivery, curbside pickup, or carryout
  • Handmade pizza with fresh ingredients
  • Giveaways and instant win games
Features
Currently charting
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Casey's serves pizza, convenience and rewards daily! Download the app to start earning and saving. ·Points = CASH Join Casey's Rewards to earn points on almost every purchase. Redeem your points on food, drinks, fuel or donate them to support local schools. ·Exclusive Deals & Offers Be the first to know about our delicious pizza deals, new offers and more! ·Simple Mobile Ordering Order your favorite snacks, dinner for the family and essential groceries all from the app - plus choose between your preference of delivery, curbside pickup or carryout! ·Handmade Pizza Starting with Made-from-Scratch Dough, every Casey's pizza is built with quality, fresh ingredients. ·Giveaways, Instant Win Games & Even More Prizes! From seasonal games to giveaways, we have multiple ways to play, win and earn with Casey's Rewards!

Screenshots

McDonald's4 screens
Casey's4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: McDonald's at none against Casey's's shown. McDonald's also leads on chart position (#1 vs #61) and ratings volume (7.9M vs 432K). Casey's's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 40%). On price, rating, update cadence 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 — 4.8 for McDonald's against 4.8 for Casey's. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: McDonald's has 7.9M ratings behind it against 432K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of McDonald's's written reviews are positive against 51% of Casey's's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

McDonald's ships an update fortnightly, Casey's every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
McDonald's versus Casey's: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMcDonald'sCasey's
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.9M ratings) — better4.8 (432K ratings)
Positive reviews39.9% of reviews50.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.9M — better432K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#1 — better#61
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size398 MB213 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMcDonald's USACasey's General Stores, Inc.

Customer experience

McDonald's

All ratings7,882,366 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews8,442 reviews
Positive39.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative52.6%

Casey's

All ratings431,628 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews1,031 reviews
Positive50.8%
Neutral8.9%
Negative40.3%

User reviews

McDonald's

From 7.9M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient mobile ordering
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient app
  • 💰 Good deals and discounts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
  • 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive at times
  • 🤔 Inconsistent location tracking
  • 💰 Deals and discounts getting worse over time
  • 🤯 Poor customer service and support

Casey's

From 432K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient ordering
  • 👍 Friendly staff
  • 🍕 Great pizza
  • 💰 Rewards program
  • 🕰️ 24/7 availability

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App glitches and bugs
  • ⏱️ Slow order preparation
  • 🤔 Limited customization options
  • 🔒 Security concerns
  • 💸 Inconsistent pricing

Bugs and requests

McDonald's

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during checkout
  • Location services not working properly
  • Incorrect order fulfillment
  • Inconsistent point/reward redemption

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow changing order location after submission
  • Improve order tracking and status updates
  • Enable order cancellation and refunds
  • Provide more flexible and customizable deals

Casey's

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Rewards not tracking properly
  • Payment processing issues
  • Incorrect order fulfillment
  • Outdated information and deals

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize pizza toppings
  • Real-time order status updates
  • Improved rewards program
  • Persistent login and saved preferences
  • Easier navigation and UI

In-app purchases

None

McDonald's

No in-app purchases

None

Casey's

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is McDonald's free?
McDonald's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Casey's free?
Casey's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, McDonald's or Casey's?
McDonald's is rated higher. McDonald's averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.9M ratings, while Casey's averages 4.8 from 432K ratings.
Do McDonald's or Casey's have ads?
Casey's shows ads; McDonald's does not.
Which is updated more often, McDonald's or Casey's?
McDonald's ships an update fortnightly, and Casey's every 2 weeks. Most recently, McDonald's was updated on November 1, 2026 and Casey's on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, McDonald's or Casey's?
McDonald's currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Casey's at #61. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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