Penn Station vs LuLu's Express
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Penn Station
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.
- Order ahead
- Customize favorites
- Track rewards
- Find locations
- Exclusive offers
- Saved payment options
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Take your Penn Station experience to the next level with the new Ordering & Rewards App! Order ahead, track rewards, find locations, and explore an easy-to-use menu—all in one place. Savor every sub and earn loyalty points with each order. - Customize or quickly re-order your favorites - Seamless checkout with saved payment options - Earn points with every purchase and redeem rewards - Find the nearest Penn Station locations with ease - Stay in the loop with exclusive offers and promos - Grab the Penn Station app now—it's free!
LuLu's Express
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Get the best experience with the LuLu's Express Official App: Best Prices - Ordering directly from the LuLu's Express app saves you money (including any delivery fees). - Be the first to know about discounts & coupons. - Our best prices are always shown in the app. - Earn free food with rewards points. Convenient - Re-order your favorites in seconds. - Get your food fast. LuLu's Express Official App orders reach the kitchen first. - Skip the search. Just tap LuLu's Express. Reliable - Real-time order tracking. - Accurate pickup and delivery time windows. - Secure payments using bank-level encryption. Support a Local Business - You're helping a local business every time you use the LuLu's Express app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LuLu's Express at fortnightly against Penn Station's every 2 months. Penn Station's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Penn Station ships an update every 2 months, LuLu's Express fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Penn Station | LuLu's Express |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #195 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Penn Station | LULUSEXPRESS, LLC |
Bugs and requests
Penn Station
Reported bugs
4 issues- Receipt invalid for points
- Can't order sandwiches
- App crashes on checkout
- Can't earn points in-store
Requested features
2 requests- Allow choosing bread type
- Add nutrition information
LuLu's Express
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Penn Station
No in-app purchases
LuLu's Express
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Penn Station free?
Is LuLu's Express free?
Do Penn Station or LuLu's Express have ads?
Which is updated more often, Penn Station or LuLu's Express?
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