IHOP®

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Native Android Food & Drink Dine Brands Global, Inc.
Bundle ID com.olo.ihop
Version analyzed 4.8.40
Build framework Native Android
SDKs detected 11
Analyzed 2026-09-12
Exploratory agent run

What IHOP® does

The IHOP mobile application is a commercial food service platform designed to facilitate mobile commerce and customer loyalty engagement for the International House of Pancakes restaurant chain. The application architecture supports end-to-end user workflows including geolocation-based restaurant discovery, digital menu browsing, and mobile order placement for pickup. It integrates a proprietary loyalty ecosystem, the "International Bank of Pancakes," which manages reward accrual, promotional offer redemption, and user authentication.

Observed on screen

  • Mobile Order Processing Facilitates the selection and purchase of menu items for pickup at designated restaurant locations.
  • Loyalty Program Management Integrates the "International Bank of Pancakes" system to track rewards, manage "PanCoins," and unlock exclusive member offers.
  • Geolocation Store Locator Utilizes GPS or manual address input to identify nearby restaurant branches, providing real-time operational hours and contact information.
  • Digital Menu Interface Provides a comprehensive catalog of food items, including specialized categories such as "Secret Menu" offerings and seasonal promotions.
  • User Authentication & Profile Handling Supports account creation and secure login to synchronize user preferences, transaction history, and reward balances.
  • Nutritional & Allergen Documentation Offers technical data regarding food composition, caloric content, and potential allergens for consumer safety and transparency.
  • Gift Card Integration Allows users to manage and redeem digital or physical gift cards within the checkout workflow.
  • Social Media & Support Connectivity Provides direct API links to external social platforms and internal help desk resources for customer support.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

11 SDKs found across 9 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Animation 1 SDK
Authentication 1 SDK
Crash Reporting 1 SDK
Deep Linking 1 SDK
Imaging 1 SDK
Push Notifications 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 10 sensitive

33 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Read phone state sensitive

Read phone state, network info, and the device's phone number.

Make phone calls sensitive

Initiate a phone call without going through the dialer UI.

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Background location restricted

Access location while the app is in the background.

Scan for Bluetooth devices sensitive

Discover nearby Bluetooth devices.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

FLASHLIGHT standard
READ INTERNAL STORAGE standard
DOWNLOAD WITHOUT NOTIFICATION standard
WRITE INTERNAL STORAGE standard
Foreground service: location standard

Required for foreground services of type location.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Change network state standard

Change network connectivity state.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Expand status bar standard

Expand or collapse the status bar.

Bluetooth (legacy) standard

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Bluetooth admin (legacy) standard

Discover and pair Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
Biometric authentication standard

Authenticate using biometric hardware.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES AD ID standard
com.olo.ihop.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside IHOP®.

What does IHOP® do?

The IHOP mobile application is a commercial food service platform designed to facilitate mobile commerce and customer loyalty engagement for the International House of Pancakes restaurant chain. The application architecture supports end-to-end user workflows including geolocation-based restaurant discovery, digital menu browsing, and mobile order placement for pickup. It integrates a proprietary loyalty ecosystem, the "International Bank of Pancakes," which manages reward accrual, promotional offer redemption, and user authentication. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

What is IHOP® built with?

IHOP® by Dine Brands Global, Inc. is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does IHOP® use?

FlyTrap detected 11 third-party SDKs inside IHOP®, including Coil, Firebase Analytics and Firebase Cloud Messaging. They span areas such as Imaging, Analytics, Push Notifications and Crash Reporting. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does IHOP® request?

IHOP® requests 33 permissions. 10 of these are sensitive, such as Read storage, Write storage and Post notifications. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is IHOP® safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. IHOP® requests 33 permissions (10 sensitive) and bundles 11 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is IHOP® available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.