Comparison

Pei Wei vs PopStroke

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

PopStroke

Enhance your mini-golf outing with this app. Order food and drinks directly to your location on the course and track your scores digitally. Focus on fun and making memories with a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Order drinks on the course
  • Place food orders
  • Virtual score tracking
  • Seamless experience
Features
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Introducing the PopStroke App – your key to unlocking the full PopStroke experience! We’ve redesigned the traditional mini-golf experience and made it even better with our app, where guests can: • Order drinks delivered right to your spot on the course • Place food orders while dining in the restaurant • Keep track of your scores virtually The PopStroke App is designed to make every moment seamless, so you can focus on making memories and having a great time.

Screenshots

Pei Wei4 screens
PopStroke4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pei Wei at 4.9 against PopStroke's 3.9. Pei Wei also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 26%) and device support (3 vs 1). PopStroke's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pei Wei holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Pei Wei's written reviews are positive against 26% of PopStroke's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pei Wei ships an update every 2 months, PopStroke every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pei Wei versus PopStroke: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPei WeiPopStroke
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (79 ratings) — better3.9 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews — better25.8% of reviews
Number of ratings79 — better75
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB58 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPei Wei Asian Diner, LLCPopStroke Holdings LLC

Customer experience

Pei Wei

All ratings79 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative52.1%

PopStroke

All ratings75 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive25.8%
Neutral11.2%
Negative62.9%

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
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  • 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
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  • 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

PopStroke

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pei Wei

No in-app purchases

None

PopStroke

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pei Wei free?
Pei Wei is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PopStroke free?
PopStroke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pei Wei or PopStroke?
Pei Wei is rated higher. Pei Wei averages 4.9 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while PopStroke averages 3.9 from 75 ratings.
Do Pei Wei or PopStroke have ads?
Neither Pei Wei nor PopStroke shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pei Wei or PopStroke?
Pei Wei ships an update every 2 months, and PopStroke every 6 days. Most recently, Pei Wei was updated on September 23, 2026 and PopStroke on September 26, 2026.

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