Pei Wei vs Chef by Appchy
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
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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
Chef by Appchy
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Just tell Chef what you want to eat. That's it. Chef is your personal AI cooking companion. Describe what you're craving — "quick pasta for two", "something healthy with chicken", or "a cozy soup for a rainy day" — and Chef creates a complete recipe with ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and a beautiful photo of the dish. In seconds. No scrolling through endless blogs. No guessing measurements. No ads. Just you and your AI chef. CHAT YOUR WAY TO DINNER Have a natural conversation to create the perfect recipe. Tell Chef what's in your fridge, how many you're feeding, or what dietary needs you have. Chef understands context — ask for changes, swap ingredients, or adjust servings until it's exactly right. COOK ALONG — HANDS-FREE Tap Cook Along and Chef reads each step aloud while you cook. Hands messy? Just say "next" to move on. Say "repeat" to hear it again. It's like having a sous chef standing next to you. MY KITCHEN Set up your dietary preferences, allergies, and household size once. Chef remembers — every recipe is automatically tailored to you. Gluten-free, nut allergy, vegetarian, family of four — no need to repeat yourself. MODIFY ANY RECIPE Not quite right? Ask Chef to swap the chicken for tofu, double the servings, make it spicier, or remove an ingredient. Every version is saved so you can always go back. EXPLORE THE COMMUNITY Browse recipes shared by other home cooks. Use smart search — type "something light for summer" and find recipes that actually match what you mean, not just keywords. Save your favorites, rate recipes, and discover new ideas. BEAUTIFUL FOOD PHOTOS Every recipe comes with an AI-generated photo of the finished dish, so you know what you're making before you start. 100% FREE No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. No ads. Just great recipes. Chef is built by Appchy. We'd love to hear from you — reach out at admin@appchy.com.
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Verdict
Pei Wei and Chef by Appchy are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Pei Wei | Chef by Appchy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (2.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pei Wei Asian Diner, LLC | Danny Etsebban |
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
Chef by Appchy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pei Wei
No in-app purchases
Chef by Appchy
No in-app purchases









