# Giovanni’s vs Penn Station

The clearest difference is rating: Penn Station at 4.7 against Giovanni’s's 2.8. Penn Station also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 66) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). Giovanni’s's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (31% vs 19%). On price, ads, 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.

Penn Station holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Penn Station has 4.4K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Giovanni’s's written reviews are positive against 19% of Penn Station's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Giovanni’s ships an update every 5 months, Penn Station every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Giovanni’s | Penn Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giovannis/id1460407355/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penn-station/id6744173250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **31.3% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#183** |
| Size | 28 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giovanni's Pizza Wholesale Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558191390) | [Penn Station](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806360233) |

## What reviewers say

### Giovanni’s

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giovannis/id1460407355)

Browse a restaurant's menu and securely place orders directly from your iPhone. Opt-in or out of push notifications for updates and manage preferences through your device's settings.

**Highlights:** Browse menu, Secure ordering, Push notification options, iOS compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Penn Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penn-station/id6744173250)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order your favorite subs ahead of time and earn loyalty points with every purchase. This app allows you to customize orders, track rewards, find nearby locations, and access exclusive offers. Enjoy a seamless checkout experience and savor every sub.

**Highlights:** Order ahead, Customize favorites, Track rewards, Find locations, Exclusive offers, Saved payment options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Glad to have an app
- 👍 Best sub place

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't claim points
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 App freezes
- 🐛 Missing modern features

**Reported bugs**

- Receipt invalid for points
- Can't order sandwiches
- App crashes on checkout
- Can't earn points in-store

**Requested features**

- Allow choosing bread type
- Add nutrition information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Giovanni’s free?

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

### Is Penn Station free?

Penn Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Giovanni’s or Penn Station?

Penn Station is rated higher. Giovanni’s averages 2.8 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Penn Station averages 4.7 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Giovanni’s or Penn Station have ads?

Neither Giovanni’s nor Penn Station shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Giovanni’s or Penn Station?

Giovanni’s ships an update every 5 months, and Penn Station every 2 months. Most recently, Giovanni’s was updated on November 3, 2026 and Penn Station on November 8, 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.*