Comparison

XPRESS vs 16 Handles

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

XPRESS

Order food for pickup or delivery from your favorite local restaurants. This platform allows you to customize orders, track their status in real-time, and receive personalized customer service for timely delivery.

Highlights
  • Delivery & Pickup services
  • Order food in advance
  • Custom order generation
  • Real-time order tracking
  • Personalized customer service
  • Restaurant filtering
Features
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XPRESS technologies is a technology platform designed to make your life easier! We are the first app with Delivery & Pickup services in the same place. With the Pickup service you can order your food in advance and then pick it up. Our Delivery service gives you the option of ordering in your favorite stores and being able to receive it at your home. We track your order and provide personalized customer service so your order arrives on time every time. With this app you can: - Order your favorite food. - Generate a Custom Order. - See restaurants in your area. - Notifications of the status of your order. - Rate your restaurants. - Filter restaurants.

About

16 Handles

Easily order frozen treats for pickup or delivery, find nearby locations, and earn loyalty points with every purchase. Access exclusive offers and dietary-friendly options to enhance your experience.

Highlights
  • Order ahead for pickup or delivery
  • Find nearby shops
  • Earn rewards by scanning QR code
  • Exclusive member offers
  • Dietary-friendly options
  • Stay updated on promotions
Features
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Enhance your 16 Handles experience with our updated app, making it easier than ever to treat yo'self. Order ahead for pickup or delivery, scan to earn rewards, and enjoy seamless checkout with saved payment options. Whether you’re reordering favorites or trying something new, every purchase earns you loyalty points for FREE FRO-YO and more! Features: • Order Ahead for pickup or delivery • Find Nearby Shops quickly and easily • Earn Rewards by scanning your personal QR code in-store • Exclusive Offers and promo days just for members • Dietary-friendly Options tailored to your needs • Stay Updated on special promotions and events Download now and let every order be a celebration! Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and X @16handles, or visit us online at 16handles.com!

Screenshots

XPRESS4 screens
16 Handles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XPRESS at 60% against 16 Handles's 17%. XPRESS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 16 Handles's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (449 vs 101). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

16 Handles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 449 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of XPRESS's written reviews are positive against 17% of 16 Handles's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XPRESS ships an update fortnightly, 16 Handles every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
XPRESS versus 16 Handles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXPRESS16 Handles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (101 ratings)4.7 (449 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings101449 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.4
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBelieve Solutions SRLYo Fresh Inc.

Customer experience

XPRESS

All ratings103 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

16 Handles

All ratings447 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

XPRESS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

16 Handles

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Removed login for sign in with Apple
  • Pin reset not working with error code 'Whoops… Cannot ready property ‘value’ of null'
  • App turns off completely on main screen at ice cream flavors
  • Cannot see text (white font on white background)
  • Loading new app is a disaster
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  • After logging in, app asks for phone number, then states existing customer and won't accept number
  • Asks to log in, then enter phone number, then says account exists and only allows logout

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to put rewards QR code into Apple Wallet
  • Allow selection of more than one flavor per cup (e.g., 1/2 or 1/4 options)
  • Make flavor selection the first choice for customers
  • Focus more on ice cream, as per the app's name
  • Option to not save card

In-app purchases

None

XPRESS

No in-app purchases

None

16 Handles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XPRESS free?
XPRESS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 16 Handles free?
16 Handles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XPRESS or 16 Handles?
16 Handles is rated higher. XPRESS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while 16 Handles averages 4.7 from 449 ratings.
Do XPRESS or 16 Handles have ads?
16 Handles shows ads; XPRESS does not.
Which is updated more often, XPRESS or 16 Handles?
XPRESS ships an update fortnightly, and 16 Handles every 2 months. Most recently, XPRESS was updated on November 3, 2026 and 16 Handles on November 3, 2026.

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