Comparison

Pei Wei vs 88 Dumpling House

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

88 Dumpling House

Experience authentic Pan-Asian cuisine with a diverse menu inspired by Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, and Malaysian flavors. This fast-casual restaurant offers comforting classics and street-style dishes with generous portions and consistent quality.

Highlights
  • Pan-Asian menu
  • Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian cuisines
  • Comforting classics
  • Street-style dishes
  • Fast-casual dining
  • Authentic taste
  • Generous portions
Features
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88 Dumpling House is a modern Pan-Asian restaurant offering a diverse menu inspired by Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, and Malaysian cuisines. We bring together bold flavors, comforting classics, and popular street-style dishes from across Asia in a fast-casual dining setting. Our menu is designed to deliver authentic taste, generous portions, and consistent quality, creating a vibrant and approachable dining experience for our community.

Screenshots

Pei Wei4 screens
88 Dumpling House3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pei Wei at 2.6K against 88 Dumpling House's 2. 88 Dumpling House's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pei Wei against 5.0 for 88 Dumpling House. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pei Wei has 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pei Wei ships an update every 2 months, 88 Dumpling House monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pei Wei versus 88 Dumpling House: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPei Wei88 Dumpling House
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.6K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPei Wei Asian Diner, LLCChowbus, Inc.

Customer experience

Pei Wei

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

88 Dumpling House

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

88 Dumpling House

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pei Wei

No in-app purchases

None

88 Dumpling House

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pei Wei free?
Pei Wei is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 88 Dumpling House free?
88 Dumpling House is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pei Wei or 88 Dumpling House?
88 Dumpling House is rated higher. Pei Wei averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while 88 Dumpling House averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pei Wei or 88 Dumpling House have ads?
Neither Pei Wei nor 88 Dumpling House shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pei Wei or 88 Dumpling House?
Pei Wei ships an update every 2 months, and 88 Dumpling House monthly. Most recently, Pei Wei was updated on November 1, 2026 and 88 Dumpling House on October 25, 2026.

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