# Taco Cabana vs Pei Wei

The clearest difference is update cadence: Taco Cabana at weekly against Pei Wei's every 2 months. Taco Cabana also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 2.6K). Pei Wei's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Taco Cabana against 4.9 for Pei Wei. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Taco Cabana has 23K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Taco Cabana's written reviews are positive against 40% of Pei Wei's.

Taco Cabana ships an update weekly, Pei Wei every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Taco Cabana | Pei Wei |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taco-cabana/id1012035722/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pei-wei/id1137758890/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | **46.1% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 109 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taco Cabana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600309662) | [Pei Wei Asian Diner, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335346272) |

## What reviewers say

### Taco Cabana

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taco-cabana/id1012035722)

This app enhances your dining experience by allowing you to browse the menu, place orders for pickup or delivery, and earn rewards. You can track your points from food and alcohol purchases to unlock exclusive offers and save your favorite items for quick reordering.

**Highlights:** Browse full menu, Order for pickup or delivery, Loyalty program integration, Earn points on all purchases, Redeem rewards, Save favorite orders

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 🚀 Convenient app for ordering
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🍔 Delicious food

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited menu options in app
- 🕰️ Slow order processing through app
- 💳 Issues with rewards and loyalty program
- 🤖 Poor user experience and app functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App log-in issues
- Problems scanning receipts for rewards
- Inconsistencies between app and in-store menu
- Curbside pickup not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of orders in app
- Add option to order fountain drinks through app
- Improve rewards program and points expiration
- Integrate Apple/Google Pay for easier payments
- Enhance app stability and reduce bugs


### Pei Wei

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pei-wei/id1137758890)

Easily place pick-up orders for your favorite wok-fired dishes. Earn points and delicious rewards through the integrated loyalty program. Save past orders and locations for quick reordering.

**Highlights:** Mobile ordering for pick-up, Integrated rewards program, Save favorite orders and locations, Browse menu and find locations, Skip the line with in-app payment

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent customer service and friendly staff
- 🍽️ High-quality, fresh, and delicious food
- 🚀 Fast and convenient ordering process
- ⭐ Clean facilities and welcoming atmosphere
- 🎁 Rewards program and loyalty benefits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔐 Security concerns with manual card entry (no Apple Pay)
- ❌ Broken login and account creation system
- 🚫 Stuck on registration/verification screens
- ⚠️ Orders not received by restaurants despite confirmation

**Reported bugs**

- Phone number already in use error with no way to proceed
- App stuck on registration screen even after restart
- Black/blank screen after login
- Crashes when setting order preferences
- Payment card reader not working or outdated

**Requested features**

- Apple Pay and PayPal integration
- Allergy/dietary restriction alerts and notes
- Ability to omit or substitute ingredients easily
- Gift card support in app
- Search functionality for menu items


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Taco Cabana free?

Taco Cabana is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pei Wei free?

Pei Wei is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Taco Cabana or Pei Wei?

Pei Wei is rated higher. Taco Cabana averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Pei Wei averages 4.9 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Taco Cabana or Pei Wei have ads?

Neither Taco Cabana nor Pei Wei shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Taco Cabana or Pei Wei?

Taco Cabana ships an update weekly, and Pei Wei every 2 months. Most recently, Taco Cabana was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pei Wei on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*