Pei Wei vs The Post Restaurant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pei Wei
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
Wok-fire your favorites in a flash! Placing pick-up orders at Pei Wei is a snap with the app. Plus, our Rewards program is built right in, so earning points (and delicious rewards) is easier than ever. FEATURES: · Pay in the app and skip the line when picking up your order. · Earn delicious rewards with our tiered rewards program. · Save your favorite orders and location for easy reordering. · Browse our menu, place an order, and find locations near you. If you’d like to give us feedback or have any issues, please use the Contact Us button in the app or visit us at www.peiwei.com/contact
The Post Restaurant
Easily order your favorite meals from a restaurant with this app. Browse the menu, customize your dishes, and securely pay for your order. Receive notifications when your food is ready.
- Browse customizable menu
- Secure payment system
- Save delivery addresses
- Schedule orders in advance
- Restaurant location and contact info
- Order status notifications
Read full descriptionHide full description
Your ideal meal is just a few taps away. Download the The Post Restaurant app free for iPhone today. With the The Post Restaurant mobile app, ordering food has never been easier. Whether you're looking for a quick snack or a full meal, we've got you covered. Just browse our easy-to-use menu, customize it how you'd like, place your order using our secure payment system, and sit back! A push notification will alert you when your order will be ready. With the The Post Restaurant app, you can: - Browse our menu for your favorite dishes and customize them how you'd like - Save your delivery addresses and payment methods securely to check out in just a few taps - Place future food orders up to seven days in advance - Get restaurant location, hours, and contact information
Screenshots
Verdict
Pei Wei and The Post Restaurant both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of The Post Restaurant's written reviews are positive against 40% of Pei Wei's. Pei Wei's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pei Wei against 4.9 for The Post Restaurant. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pei Wei has 2.5K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Pei Wei's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Post Restaurant's.
Pei Wei ships an update every 2 months, The Post Restaurant every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pei Wei | The Post Restaurant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (2.5K ratings) | 4.9 (34 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 34 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pei Wei Asian Diner, LLC | ChowNow |
Customer experience
Pei Wei
The Post Restaurant
Bugs and requests
Pei Wei
Reported bugs
25 issues- 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
Show 20 moreShow fewer
- Orders show as successful but never reach restaurant
- Rewards barcode scanner not functioning
- App won't load past location selection
- Side selections not saving between sessions
- Feast order missing 'Choose Sides' option
- High volume error preventing order scheduling
- Password reset emails not arriving
- Facebook login not available despite being offered
- Verification loop with phone number formatting
- Gift card balance not updating or disappearing
- Rewards not automatically applied to app orders
- Coupon codes randomly erroring
- App crashes at checkout
- Orders occasionally drop preferences without notification
- Size selection popup appearing despite only one option
- Notification badge appearing with no content
- App won't accept car information for curbside pickup
- Menu items showing in app but unavailable in store
- Duplicate charges on credit cards
- App freezes during order process
Requested features
18 requests- 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
Show 13 moreShow fewer
- Dine-in option (not just pickup/delivery)
- Nutrition facts and detailed menu information
- Barcode scanning for rewards at checkout
- Multiple payment method storage
- Better rewards program integration
- Promo codes and daily specials display in app
- Guest checkout option
- Separate rice containers for takeout
- Wallet integration for rewards card
- Time zone handling for scheduled orders
- Clear error messages with solutions
- Order modification after placement
- Receipt with barcode for in-store rewards
The Post Restaurant
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pei Wei
No in-app purchases
The Post Restaurant
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pei Wei free?
Is The Post Restaurant free?
Which has better reviews, Pei Wei or The Post Restaurant?
Do Pei Wei or The Post Restaurant have ads?
Which is updated more often, Pei Wei or The Post Restaurant?
Other comparisons
