Comparison

McDonald's vs Hardee's Mobile Ordering

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

Hardee's Mobile Ordering

Order your favorite scratch-made meals for pickup or delivery. Customize your order, earn rewards with every purchase, and access exclusive discounts. Enjoy convenient mobile ordering for a delicious meal anytime.

Highlights
  • Order ahead for pickup or delivery
  • Customize menu items
  • Earn Stars with My Rewards
  • Redeem rewards for free food
  • Access exclusive discounts and offers
  • Save favorite orders for quick re-ordering
Features
Currently charting
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The Hardee’s App is here to bring goodness to your day! Order scratch-made favorites for takeout, drive thru, or delivery, and earn Stars as a My Rewards Member to redeem for free favorites! ORDERING Whether you’re looking to start your day right with one of our warm, fluffy, Made from Scratch™ Biscuits or craving the double-dippable juiciness of our Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, you’ll get a hand-crafted meal made with heart. Your Hardee’s App homescreen holds all your recent orders and favorite items for quick re-ordering. Or, select your local Hardee’s location to easily browse our full, craveable Menu. The Hardee’s App lets you customize each item in your order and check out quickly with Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit card, or Hardee’s Gift Card. Schedule a pickup time and we’ll ensure your meal is hot, fresh, and ready when you arrive! EARN STARS WITH MY REWARDS Get rewarded with every bite! Earn 10 Stars for every $1 spent – when placing a digital order or scanning your Member code when you order at your local Hardee’s – and cash your Stars in for your hand-crafted favorites! We’re always changing our Reward options, but here are a few that are sure to deliver some delight to your day: • 150 Stars: Any Size Soft Drink, Any Size French Fries, or Hand-Breaded Chicken Tender Wrap • 300 Stars: Biscuit ‘N’ Gravy, Frisco Breakfast Sandwich, or seasonal Biscuit 4-pack • 500 Stars: Super Biscuit, Famous Star, or 5pc Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders ACCESS SPECIAL OFFERS My Rewards Members also receive exclusive access to special discounts and promotions, only available in the Hardee’s App! New Members may even discover a little something extra waiting for them when they join – let’s just say, it’s kind of a big deal! Easily redeem an offer or Reward by adding in your Bag of your mobile order, or load your offer to your Member code and scan when you order at your local Hardee’s.

Screenshots

McDonald's4 screens
Hardee's Mobile Ordering4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: McDonald's at none against Hardee's Mobile Ordering's shown. McDonald's also leads on ratings volume (7.9M vs 150K) and chart position (#2 vs #91). Hardee's Mobile Ordering's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 42%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Hardee's Mobile Ordering. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: McDonald's has 7.9M ratings behind it against 150K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of McDonald's's written reviews are positive against 51% of Hardee's Mobile Ordering's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

McDonald's ships an update fortnightly, Hardee's Mobile Ordering every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
McDonald's versus Hardee's Mobile Ordering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMcDonald'sHardee's Mobile Ordering
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.9M ratings)4.8 (150K ratings)
Positive reviews42.0% of reviews51.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.9M — better150K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#2 — better#91
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size398 MB131 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMcDonald's USACKE RESTAURANTS HOLDINGS, INC.

Customer experience

McDonald's

All ratings7,877,734 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews7,898 reviews
Positive42.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative50.6%

Hardee's Mobile Ordering

All ratings150,454 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews810 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral7.3%
Negative41.7%

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

Hardee's Mobile Ordering

From 150K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app and rewards
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Rewards not updating
  • 🕰️ Slow order processing
  • 🤔 Confusing order process
  • 💰 Overpriced
  • 🤢 Declining food quality

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

Hardee's Mobile Ordering

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App deleting account data
  • Order status issues
  • Inconsistent app behavior
  • Inability to cancel/modify orders

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow changing order time
  • Improve tea ordering options
  • Enable tea redemption with free beverage reward
  • Provide refund/contact options
  • Display full menu in app
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  • Integrate Apple Pay

In-app purchases

None

McDonald's

No in-app purchases

None

Hardee's Mobile Ordering

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is McDonald's free?
McDonald's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hardee's Mobile Ordering free?
Hardee's Mobile Ordering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, McDonald's or Hardee's Mobile Ordering?
McDonald's and Hardee's Mobile Ordering are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.9M and 150K ratings respectively.
Do McDonald's or Hardee's Mobile Ordering have ads?
Hardee's Mobile Ordering shows ads; McDonald's does not.
Which is updated more often, McDonald's or Hardee's Mobile Ordering?
McDonald's ships an update fortnightly, and Hardee's Mobile Ordering every 5 weeks. Most recently, McDonald's was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hardee's Mobile Ordering on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, McDonald's or Hardee's Mobile Ordering?
McDonald's currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Hardee's Mobile Ordering at #91. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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