McDonald's

What it is

This is the official app from McDonalds USA, LLC, listed under Food & Drink. It is free to install, rated Everyone, and was first listed in October 2014. The last update shown is 2026-10-07. It has 50,000,000+ installs.

What it does well

The app is built around ordering. Mobile Order & Pay lets you place an order, pick a pickup option and have the crew start preparing while you travel. A restaurant locator shows the nearest store with hours and details. You can also save favorites and customize items, so a repeat order takes less effort.

There are two ways to save money. MyMcDonald’s Rewards earns points on each purchase, at $1 for 100 points, and points can be redeemed for free items. The listing also describes app-only deals for use with Mobile Order & Pay for Drive Thru or Curbside pickup. A delivery option lets you track an order from the store to your door.

Where it falls short

The ratings show some friction. The average is 3.96 from 2,176,242 ratings. Of those, 63.5% are five stars, but 18.7% are one star. That is a large share, though the listing does not say what causes it.

The fine print adds a few limits. Registration is required. Rewards must be opted into. Delivery prices may be higher than in restaurants, and data rates may apply. The listing also states the app is not currently compatible with smartwatches.

There is a small point on wording. Mobile Order & Pay is said to exclude Drive Thru, yet the deals section talks about Drive Thru pickup, so check inside the app how each one works at your local restaurant. Offers are at participating locations only.

Who it suits

If you eat there often, the points and deals can add up, and ordering ahead saves time at the counter. If you visit rarely, the registration step and the chance of higher delivery prices may outweigh the benefit. The ratings suggest most users are content, but a sizeable group is not.