# Wings Etc. vs Penn Station

Wings Etc. and Penn Station both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Wings Etc.'s written reviews are positive against 19% of Penn Station's. Wings Etc. also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). Penn Station's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Wings Etc. against 4.7 for Penn Station. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Wings Etc.'s written reviews are positive against 19% of Penn Station's.

Wings Etc. ships an update every 6 months, Penn Station every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wings Etc. | Penn Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wings-etc/id1561665562/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penn-station/id6744173250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 19.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 131 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WINGS ETC., INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501660573) | [Penn Station](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806360233) |

## What reviewers say

### Wings Etc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wings-etc/id1561665562)

Earn points on your food orders and redeem them for delicious rewards. This app allows for fast, easy, and accurate in-app ordering for pickup from your local establishment.

**Highlights:** Earn points on orders, Redeem for food rewards, In-app to-go orders, Fast and accurate ordering, Pickup from local store

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great food
- 👍 Great service
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 👍 Perfect service
- 👍 Exceptional service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Couldn't validate basket for online order
- 🐛 Payment issues with app
- 🐛 Loyalty app not working properly
- 🐛 Slow service
- 🐛 Short-staffed

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- More gluten-free options
- Reward points for alcohol purchases


### Penn Station

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

**Currently charting:** #196 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 Wings Etc. free?

Wings Etc. 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, Wings Etc. or Penn Station?

Wings Etc. is rated higher. Wings Etc. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Penn Station averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Wings Etc. or Penn Station have ads?

Neither Wings Etc. nor Penn Station shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wings Etc. or Penn Station?

Wings Etc. ships an update every 6 months, and Penn Station every 2 months. Most recently, Wings Etc. was updated on October 27, 2026 and Penn Station on October 28, 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.*