# Bob Evans vs Penn Station

Bob Evans and Penn Station both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Bob Evans's written reviews are positive against 20% of Penn Station's. Bob Evans also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (31K vs 4.1K). Penn Station's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). 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 — 4.8 for Bob Evans against 4.7 for Penn Station. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bob Evans has 31K ratings behind it against 4.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Bob Evans's written reviews are positive against 20% of Penn Station's.

Bob Evans ships an update every 4 months, Penn Station every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bob Evans | Penn Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bob-evans/id1491948311/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penn-station/id6744173250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 19.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bob Evans Restaurants LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491948310) | [Penn Station](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806360233) |

## What reviewers say

### Bob Evans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bob-evans/id1491948311)

Order pickup or delivery from a popular restaurant chain and earn rewards for your purchases. Save favorite orders, find locations, and receive special birthday treats. Enjoy fresh, homestyle meals inspired by farm-to-table traditions.

**Highlights:** Order pickup or delivery, Earn rewards, Save favorite orders, Find nearby locations, Birthday rewards, Farmhouse Kitchen menu

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 🚀 Convenient pickup and delivery options
- 👍 Delicious food
- 🚀 Efficient ordering process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 💰 Charges more than in-restaurant
- 🔒 No gift card payment option
- 🔒 Can't cancel orders
- 🔒 Confusing and limited tipping options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Order issues like wrong items or missing items
- App doesn't sync order history and account info
- Inability to reorder favorites
- Location and menu issues

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of all food items
- Integrate website and app accounts
- Add option to pay with gift cards
- Improve app navigation and user experience
- Provide more flexible tipping options


### Penn Station

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

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 Bob Evans free?

Bob Evans 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, Bob Evans or Penn Station?

Bob Evans is rated higher. Bob Evans averages 4.8 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Penn Station averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Bob Evans or Penn Station have ads?

Neither Bob Evans nor Penn Station shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bob Evans or Penn Station?

Bob Evans ships an update every 4 months, and Penn Station every 2 months. Most recently, Bob Evans was updated on October 26, 2026 and Penn Station on October 25, 2026.

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