# USConnectMe vs Penn Station

The clearest difference is rating: Penn Station at 4.7 against USConnectMe's 3.7. Penn Station also leads on chart position (#183 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | USConnectMe | Penn Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (446 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usconnectme/id1037257595/reviews) | **[4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penn-station/id6744173250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 446 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | **25.2% of reviews** | 19.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#183** |
| Size | 123 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [USConnect LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037257084) | [Penn Station](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806360233) |

## What reviewers say

### USConnectMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usconnectme/id1037257595)

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.

**Highlights:** Make purchases, Exclusive promotions, Earn and redeem rewards, Support charity, Check account balance, Add funds, View transaction history

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Penn Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penn-station/id6744173250)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Order ahead, Customize favorites, Track rewards, Find locations, Exclusive offers, Saved payment options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Glad to have an app
- 👍 Best sub place

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't claim points
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 App freezes
- 🐛 Missing modern features

**Reported bugs**

- Receipt invalid for points
- Can't order sandwiches
- App crashes on checkout
- Can't earn points in-store

**Requested features**

- Allow choosing bread type
- Add nutrition information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USConnectMe free?

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

### Is Penn Station free?

Penn Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, USConnectMe or Penn Station?

Penn Station is rated higher. USConnectMe averages 3.7 out of 5 from 446 ratings, while Penn Station averages 4.7 from 4K ratings.

### Do USConnectMe or Penn Station have ads?

Neither USConnectMe nor Penn Station shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, USConnectMe or Penn Station?

USConnectMe ships an update every 6 weeks, and Penn Station every 2 months. Most recently, USConnectMe was updated on October 21, 2026 and Penn Station on October 21, 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.*