# Penn Station vs LuLu's Express

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 (#209 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Penn Station | LuLu's Express |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penn-station/id6744173250/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#209** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Penn Station](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806360233) | [LULUSEXPRESS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773541185) |

## What reviewers say

### Penn Station

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

**Currently charting:** #209 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


### LuLu's Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lulus-express/id6773541183)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Penn Station free?

Penn Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LuLu's Express free?

LuLu's Express is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Penn Station or LuLu's Express have ads?

Neither Penn Station nor LuLu's Express shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Penn Station or LuLu's Express?

Penn Station ships an update every 2 months, and LuLu's Express fortnightly. Most recently, Penn Station was updated on October 21, 2026 and LuLu's Express on October 23, 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.*