# Long John Silver's vs Penn Station

The clearest difference is ads: Penn Station at none against Long John Silver's's shown. Long John Silver's's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 4.1K) and review sentiment (28% vs 19%). On price, rating, update cadence 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 — 4.7 for Long John Silver's against 4.7 for Penn Station. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Long John Silver's has 30K ratings behind it against 4.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Long John Silver's's written reviews are positive against 19% of Penn Station's.

Long John Silver's ships an update every 5 weeks, Penn Station every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Long John Silver's | Penn Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-john-silvers/id6473635406/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penn-station/id6744173250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | **27.8% of reviews** | 19.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | #202 |
| Size | 106 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Long John Silver's](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611338088) | [Penn Station](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806360233) |

## What reviewers say

### Long John Silver's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-john-silvers/id6473635406)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order classic seafood and chicken favorites for convenient takeout or pick-up. Join the Seacret Society Rewards program to earn coins and unlock exclusive deals with every purchase.

**Highlights:** Seamless mobile ordering, Convenient takeout/pick-up, Seacret Society Rewards program, Earn virtual coins, Unlock special rewards, Order ahead and skip the wait

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Great user experience
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 💰 Rewards program is valuable
- 🎨 Appealing design and color scheme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 💳 Payment and rewards issues
- 🔍 Lack of location-specific features
- 🕰️ Unreliable order processing and delivery

**Reported bugs**

- App hangs up on checkout and doesn't confirm orders
- Saved payment methods don't work
- Confirmation screen shows previous order, not current
- No way to cancel orders once placed

**Requested features**

- Add ability to scan receipts for rewards
- Improve coupon and discount functionality
- Provide more location-specific information
- Enhance order management and tracking


### Penn Station

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

**Currently charting:** #202 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 Long John Silver's free?

Long John Silver'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, Long John Silver's or Penn Station?

Long John Silver's is rated higher. Long John Silver's averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Penn Station averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Long John Silver's or Penn Station have ads?

Long John Silver's shows ads; Penn Station does not.

### Which is updated more often, Long John Silver's or Penn Station?

Long John Silver's ships an update every 5 weeks, and Penn Station every 2 months. Most recently, Long John Silver's was updated on October 30, 2026 and Penn Station on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Long John Silver's or Penn Station?

Long John Silver's currently peaks at #163 in the App Store charts, and Penn Station at #202. 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.*