# Wendy’s vs Subway®

The clearest difference is ads: Subway® at none against Wendy’s's shown. Subway® also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Wendy’s's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 17%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Wendy’s against 4.8 for Subway®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9M and 1.2M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Wendy’s's written reviews are positive against 17% of Subway®'s.

Wendy’s ships an update fortnightly, Subway® weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wendy’s | Subway® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wendys/id540518599/reviews) | [4.8 (1.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway/id901941015/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 1.2M |
| Positive reviews | **39.6% of reviews** | 16.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #20 |
| Size | 130 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wendy's International, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/540518602) | [SUBWAY Restaurants](https://appshunter.io/developer/860751246) |

## What reviewers say

### Wendy’s

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wendys/id540518599)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Get exclusive deals on burgers, breakfast, and Frosty treats. Earn rewards for free food by scanning in-restaurant or ordering delivery. Personalized offers are sent for special occasions.

**Highlights:** Earn Rewards for free food, Exclusive offers on deals, Order delivery, App-exclusive breakfast menu, Daily deals notifications, Scan to earn points, Personalized birthday/holiday offers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍔 Great food quality
- 💳 Convenient mobile ordering
- 🤝 Helpful and friendly staff
- 🕰️ Efficient pickup process
- 🎁 Decent rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🔍 Difficult to use and navigate
- 💰 Issues with payments and refunds
- 🕰️ Slow order processing
- 📍 Inaccurate location information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect order processing
- Payment issues and lost funds
- Location-based features not working
- Rewards and offers not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Improve app stability and reliability
- Streamline the ordering process
- Add more payment options (e.g., Apple Pay)
- Enhance the rewards program
- Improve integration between app and in-store experience


### Subway®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway/id901941015)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Customize your favorite sandwiches and meals exactly how you like them. Earn rewards and exclusive offers through a loyalty program. Quickly reorder past favorites and choose convenient pickup or delivery options.

**Highlights:** Customize sandwiches, Subway Rewards program, Rapid re-ordering, Pickup and delivery options, Exclusive offers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
- 💡 Rewards program
- 👍 Clean and polished store experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty selecting/changing store location
- ❌ Coupons/deals not working as expected
- 💳 Incorrect charges and order issues
- 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive app performance

**Reported bugs**

- App not registering orders at the store
- Inability to apply gift card balances properly
- Rewards and points not tracking correctly

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel orders within the app
- Integration with Apple Wallet for rewards
- More customization options for sandwiches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wendy’s free?

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

### Is Subway® free?

Subway® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wendy’s or Subway®?

Wendy’s and Subway® are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.9M and 1.2M ratings respectively.

### Do Wendy’s or Subway® have ads?

Wendy’s shows ads; Subway® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wendy’s or Subway®?

Wendy’s ships an update fortnightly, and Subway® weekly. Most recently, Wendy’s was updated on September 25, 2026 and Subway® on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wendy’s or Subway®?

Wendy’s currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Subway® at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*