Comparison

Pei Wei vs ChefMarks

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

ChefMarks

Features
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Label the food you pack today, so you know what it is later. Speak a food name, dates, notes, and number of copies. Check the details, choose a design, and print. You can also type a label or start from a saved favorite. • Voice entry with editable details and today’s packed date by default • Packed-on and optional use-by dates, notes, and multiple copies • Food illustrations matched to your item name • Food-artwork layouts, from classic date boxes to bold headings • An Instructions layout for cooking directions and longer notes • Apple Watch favorites, voice entry, editable label review, and printing through your paired iPhone • Siri shortcuts and a watch-face complication for quick access • Your own image from Photos or Files with the Image Classic layout • Saved presets and print history for repeat labels • Local data export, import, and deletion Labels are 4 × 2 inches and print in black and white. AirPrint requires a compatible printer and suitable label stock. Direct Bluetooth printing supports the D450BT-Z; other Bluetooth printers are not guaranteed to work. See the support page for printer details. Apple Watch requires watchOS 10 or later and a paired iPhone with ChefMarks. Watch printing uses the iPhone’s configured Bluetooth printer and requires the phone to be reachable. No ChefMarks account is required. Labels, presets, and imported images stay on your device. Manual label creation works offline. Voice entry uses on-device recognition when available and may otherwise use Apple’s speech service. You choose the dates on your labels. ChefMarks does not assess food safety. Support: https://www.tripletreestudios.com/chefmarks/support/ Privacy: https://www.tripletreestudios.com/chefmarks/privacy/

Screenshots

Pei Wei4 screens
ChefMarks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ChefMarks at every 3 weeks against Pei Wei's every 2 months. Pei Wei's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pei Wei ships an update every 2 months, ChefMarks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pei Wei versus ChefMarks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPei WeiChefMarks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (79 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings79 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPei Wei Asian Diner, LLCTriple Tree Studios, LLC

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

ChefMarks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pei Wei

No in-app purchases

None

ChefMarks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pei Wei free?
Pei Wei is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChefMarks free?
ChefMarks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pei Wei or ChefMarks have ads?
Neither Pei Wei nor ChefMarks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pei Wei or ChefMarks?
Pei Wei ships an update every 2 months, and ChefMarks every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pei Wei was updated on October 18, 2026 and ChefMarks on October 8, 2026.

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