# Sardi's vs Sakura Express

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sakura Express at 100% against Sardi's's 39%. Sakura Express also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Sardi's's advantage is ratings volume (893 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Sakura Express holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sardi's has 893 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Sardi's's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sakura Express's.

Sardi's ships an update every 4 months, Sakura Express every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sardi's | Sakura Express |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (893 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sardis/id1138963205/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura-express/id6744879792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **893** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 147 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sardis Chicken](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699859110) | [PEBLLA, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543666034) |

## What reviewers say

### Sardi's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sardis/id1138963205)

Order food for pickup or delivery and earn points with every purchase. Redeem your accumulated points for delicious menu items. Stay updated on exclusive offers and get rewarded for inviting friends.

**Highlights:** Pickup and delivery ordering, Earn points on orders, Redeem points for food, Special offer alerts, Referral bonuses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍽️ Delicious food
- 👍 Pleasant staff
- 🙌 Amazing and perfect service
- 🔥 Best Peruvian chicken
- 📱 Easy to order, great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Late deliveries
- 💰 Expensive, not worth the price
- 🚫 Unable to choose multiple modifications
- 🚫 No Apple Pay or coupon support
- 🚫 No text box for special instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Pre-orders not ready on time
- Apple Pay not working

**Requested features**

- Add text box for special instructions
- Allow quantity buttons for sauces
- Add spicy vinaigrette as a sauce option


### Sakura Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura-express/id6744879792)

Order your favorite dishes in advance and skip the line. Track your order status in real-time and receive notifications when it's ready. Share your dining experiences and manage your rewards and order history.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for quick pickup, View menu details and dish status, Real-time order tracking and notifications, Share dining moments, Manage rewards and order history, Account management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sardi's free?

Sardi's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sakura Express free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sardi's or Sakura Express?

Sakura Express is rated higher. Sardi's averages 4.8 out of 5 from 893 ratings, while Sakura Express averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Sardi's or Sakura Express have ads?

Sardi's shows ads; Sakura Express does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sardi's or Sakura Express?

Sardi's ships an update every 4 months, and Sakura Express every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sardi's was updated on September 17, 2026 and Sakura Express on September 14, 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.*