USConnectMe vs Penn Station
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
USConnectMe
This app connects you to a national rewards program for smart vending machines and self-checkout kiosks. It allows for convenient purchases, earning and redeeming rewards, and managing your account balance and transaction history.
- Make purchases
- Exclusive promotions
- Earn and redeem rewards
- Support charity
- Check account balance
- Add funds
- View transaction history
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This app is for smart vending machines, Bistro to Go! self-checkout kiosks & approved food service terminals that accept the USConnect® loyalty card and is not compatible with other systems. To see if your system is compatible, look for the USConnect® logo on your employer-provided badge, vending machines, payment kiosks or food service terminals. The USConnectMe app is your connection to the nation’s largest, connected rewards and loyalty program - USConnect®. A direct link to your USConnectMe account, the app allows you to: - Conveniently Make Purchases - Execute Exclusive Promotions - Earn & Redeem Reward Points - Redeem Promotions - Directly Support Your Charity - Check Your USConnectMe Account Balance - Add Funds to Your Account - View Detailed Transaction History - Review and Edit Account Profile
Penn Station
Order your favorite subs ahead of time and earn loyalty points with every purchase. This app allows you to customize orders, track rewards, find nearby locations, and access exclusive offers. Enjoy a seamless checkout experience and savor every sub.
- Order ahead
- Customize favorites
- Track rewards
- Find locations
- Exclusive offers
- Saved payment options
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Take your Penn Station experience to the next level with the new Ordering & Rewards App! Order ahead, track rewards, find locations, and explore an easy-to-use menu—all in one place. Savor every sub and earn loyalty points with each order. - Customize or quickly re-order your favorites - Seamless checkout with saved payment options - Earn points with every purchase and redeem rewards - Find the nearest Penn Station locations with ease - Stay in the loop with exclusive offers and promos - Grab the Penn Station app now—it's free!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Penn Station at 4.7 against USConnectMe's 3.7. Penn Station also leads on chart position (#174 vs unranked) and ratings volume (4K vs 446). USConnectMe's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Penn Station holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Penn Station has 4K ratings behind it against 446, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of USConnectMe's written reviews are positive against 20% of Penn Station's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
USConnectMe ships an update every 6 weeks, Penn Station every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.
| Parameter | USConnectMe | Penn Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (446 ratings) | 4.7 (4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.2% of reviews — better | 19.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 446 | 4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #174 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | USConnect LLC | Penn Station |
Customer experience
USConnectMe
Penn Station
Bugs and requests
USConnectMe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Penn Station
Reported bugs
4 issues- Receipt invalid for points
- Can't order sandwiches
- App crashes on checkout
- Can't earn points in-store
Requested features
2 requests- Allow choosing bread type
- Add nutrition information
In-app purchases
USConnectMe
No in-app purchases
Penn Station
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is USConnectMe free?
Is Penn Station free?
Which has better reviews, USConnectMe or Penn Station?
Do USConnectMe or Penn Station have ads?
Which is updated more often, USConnectMe or Penn Station?
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