McDonald's: iPhone vs Android
McDonald's gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
McDonald's by McDonald's USA is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Food & Drink FreeMcDonald's at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The official McDonald's USA app enables mobile ordering, rewards tracking, and delivery for customers seeking convenience and exclusive deals. It currently ranks #1 in the US Food & Drink Free category and #8 in the overall US All Apps Free chart, indicating strong market dominance within its vertical.
Similar apps: Starbucks, Domino's Pizza, Chipotle Mexican Grill
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
McDonald's’s App Store privacy label declares 2 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 9 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v9.102.2, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
McDonald's downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 10k+ | – |
| Google Play | 50k+ | 50M+ Measured |
| Total | 50k+ Confidence | 50M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where McDonald's's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Hidden keywords
McDonald's shows up in App Store search (US) for 12 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 7.9M |
| Google Play | 4.0 ★ | 2.2M 415k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 10M |
What users say about McDonald's
From the 150 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe functional failures including inability to update the app, persistent 'location closed' errors preventing orders, and broken payment codes. The Monopoly game integration is widely criticized for non-working code scanners and perceived unfairness, alongside complaints about forced updates and data privacy concerns.
Mostly negative (5% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and recent updates.
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Freezes unable to sign on”
- Updates: “Doesn’t work after update”
- Price & subscription: “Tired of paying for my food twice”
- Speed & performance: “App continuously not loading”
About McDonald's
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.
McDonald's iPhone
McDonald's gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
McDonald's is #1 in Food & Drink Free in United States and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Food & Drink FreeMcDonald's at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The official McDonald's USA app enables mobile ordering, rewards tracking, and delivery for customers seeking convenience and exclusive deals. It currently ranks #1 in the US Food & Drink Free category and #8 in the overall US All Apps Free chart, indicating strong market dominance within its vertical.
Similar apps: Starbucks, Domino's Pizza, Chipotle Mexican Grill
McDonald's on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
McDonald's’s App Store privacy label declares 2 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 9 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
McDonald's downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where McDonald's's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Hidden keywords
McDonald's shows up in App Store search (US) for 12 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Food & DrinkFree | #1 |
| United States | All AppsFree | #6 |
Apps near McDonald's on the chart
Food & Drink Free, around #1.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about McDonald's
From the 150 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe functional failures including inability to update the app, persistent 'location closed' errors preventing orders, and broken payment codes. The Monopoly game integration is widely criticized for non-working code scanners and perceived unfairness, alongside complaints about forced updates and data privacy concerns.
Mostly negative (5% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and recent updates.
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Freezes unable to sign on”
- Updates: “Doesn’t work after update”
- Price & subscription: “Tired of paying for my food twice”
- Speed & performance: “App continuously not loading”
About McDonald's
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.
Latest updates
Store changes
What McDonald's changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
More from McDonald's USA
McDonald's Android
McDonald's gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
McDonald's is #1 in Food & Drink Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Food & Drink FreeMcDonald's at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The official McDonald's USA app enables customers to place mobile orders, earn loyalty points through MyMcDonald’s Rewards, and access exclusive deals for pickup or delivery. The app currently holds the #1 position in the US Food & Drink Free category and ranks #8 among all free apps in the US market.
Similar apps: Starbucks, Domino's Pizza, Wendy's
McDonald's on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v9.102.2, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
McDonald's downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where McDonald's's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Food & DrinkFree | #1 |
| United States | All AppsFree | #7 |
Apps near McDonald's on the chart
Food & Drink Free, around #1.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about McDonald's
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report critical app failures including a persistent age verification bug blocking access and frequent login crashes. Complaints also focus on broken Monopoly game features, incorrect order processing, and poor customer support for refunds.
Mostly negative (11% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for easy sign-in, and working reliably. The main complaints are about login and account problems, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Login & account: “Can't get past the age verification screen”
- Crashes & bugs: “I had a crash issue with this app also wasn't responding, then telling me your food is ordered”
- Fun: “always enjoy seeing the cashier in the drive thru I think his name is Ron so nice polite and accurate A plus for McD's”
Common complaints
- Login & account: “Now I need to verify my age”
- Crashes & bugs: “stopped working due to age?”
- Updates: “Update: still less then 1 star”
- Price & subscription: “spend your money elsewhere”
About McDonald's
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.
What's new in 26.72.5
Now get your faves delivered—and earn points—with McDelivery through the app. As always, we’ve made other updates to enhance your experience.
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