# Pho Viet's vs PJ’s Coffee

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pho Viet's at 100% against PJ’s Coffee's 34%. Pho Viet's also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). PJ’s Coffee's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Pho Viet's holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PJ’s Coffee has 524 ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pho Viet's's written reviews are positive against 34% of PJ’s Coffee's.

Pho Viet's ships an update every 19 months, PJ’s Coffee every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pho Viet's | PJ’s Coffee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pho-viets/id1327112151/reviews)** | [4.0 (524 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pjs-coffee/id1551350297/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **524** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 34.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChowNow](https://appshunter.io/developer/553996348) | [PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551350299) |

## What reviewers say

### Pho Viet's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pho-viets/id1327112151)

Easily order your favorite Vietnamese dishes with this mobile app. Browse the menu, customize your meal, and pay securely. Receive push notifications for order status updates.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menu, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses, Schedule orders in advance, Order status notifications, Restaurant information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### PJ’s Coffee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pjs-coffee/id1551350297)

Easily order handcrafted beverages and fresh pastries from a wide selection. Earn rewards, find locations, and manage your loyalty account. Enjoy personalized recommendations and notifications about new items.

**Highlights:** Order espresso, cold brew, pastries, Join loyalty program for rewards, Find nearby locations, View menu and account balance, Send and use e-gift cards, Check in for points, Receive notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ☕ Great coffee and food
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 💻 Convenient mobile ordering
- 🎁 Rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App issues (crashes, login problems, payment failures)
- 📝 Confusing or unintuitive app interface
- 🕰️ Slow order preparation and pickup
- 🔍 Missing menu items or customization options in app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing
- Login/account issues
- Payment processing problems
- Rewards not properly tracked or applied

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/reorder favorite orders
- More milk/customization options in app
- Better integration between app and in-store experience
- Improved rewards program and points tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pho Viet's free?

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

### Is PJ’s Coffee free?

PJ’s Coffee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pho Viet's or PJ’s Coffee?

Pho Viet's is rated higher. Pho Viet's averages 5.0 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while PJ’s Coffee averages 4.0 from 524 ratings.

### Do Pho Viet's or PJ’s Coffee have ads?

Pho Viet's shows ads; PJ’s Coffee does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pho Viet's or PJ’s Coffee?

Pho Viet's ships an update every 19 months, and PJ’s Coffee every 2 months. Most recently, Pho Viet's was updated on November 2, 2026 and PJ’s Coffee on November 7, 2026.

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