# Pei Wei vs Japan Express

Pei Wei and Japan Express both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Japan Express's written reviews are positive against 40% of Pei Wei's. Japan Express also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Pei Wei's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 11) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 5.0 for Japan Express. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pei Wei has 2.6K ratings behind it against 11, 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 Japan Express's.

Pei Wei ships an update every 2 months, Japan Express weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pei Wei | Japan Express |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pei-wei/id1137758890/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japan-express/id6783193680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 130 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pei Wei Asian Diner, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335346272) | [JHL & SHK LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783193682) |

## What reviewers say

### Pei Wei

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pei-wei/id1137758890)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent customer service and friendly staff
- 🍽️ High-quality, fresh, and delicious food
- 🚀 Fast and convenient ordering process
- ⭐ Clean facilities and welcoming atmosphere
- 🎁 Rewards program and loyalty benefits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔐 Security concerns with manual card entry (no Apple Pay)
- ❌ Broken login and account creation system
- 🚫 Stuck on registration/verification screens
- ⚠️ Orders not received by restaurants despite confirmation

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Japan Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japan-express/id6783193680)

Easily order your favorite Japanese meals for pickup or delivery. Browse the menu, select your dishes, and enjoy convenient food ordering.

**Highlights:** Simple ordering process, Meal selection, Delivery options, Pickup options, Quality food

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pei Wei free?

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

### Is Japan Express free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pei Wei or Japan Express?

Japan Express is rated higher. Pei Wei averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Japan Express averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Pei Wei or Japan Express have ads?

Neither Pei Wei nor Japan Express shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pei Wei or Japan Express?

Pei Wei ships an update every 2 months, and Japan Express weekly. Most recently, Pei Wei was updated on November 6, 2026 and Japan Express on October 31, 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.*