# Pincho vs Samurai Restaurant

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pincho at fortnightly against Samurai Restaurant's every 14 months. Pincho also leads on ratings volume (7.7K vs 1). Samurai Restaurant's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads 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 — 4.9 for Pincho against 5.0 for Samurai Restaurant. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pincho has 7.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pincho ships an update fortnightly, Samurai Restaurant every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pincho | Samurai Restaurant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pincho/id897586049/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-restaurant/id1425286848/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 91 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pincho Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/897586052) | [Rudy's Restaurant Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425286847) |

## What reviewers say

### Pincho

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pincho/id897586049)

Easily order food, earn rewards automatically, and locate nearby restaurants. Simply link your cards and pay as usual to receive exclusive perks. Enjoy a seamless experience with no need to scan or check in.

**Highlights:** Order favorite dishes, Earn rewards automatically, Find nearest locations, Register credit/debit cards, Receive reward notifications, Use rewards on phone

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and convenient ordering
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 🍔 Consistently delicious food
- 💳 Easy to use app and rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App bugs and connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive delivery fees
- 🔑 Mandatory tip inclusion
- 🤖 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing and order validation errors
- Rewards not working as advertised
- Delivery orders not being fulfilled
- Inconsistent app performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Option to order medium-rare burgers
- Ability to add special requests
- Integration with Apple Pay
- Improved rewards program and expiration


### Samurai Restaurant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-restaurant/id1425286848)

Explore a menu of Japanese-inspired Teppanyaki and sushi, featuring popular dishes like Hibachi Chicken Rice, USDA Choice beef, and fresh seafood. Satisfy your cravings with a variety of appetizers and specialty sushi options.

**Highlights:** Japanese Teppanyaki dishes, Sushi selection, Hibachi Chicken Rice, USDA Choice beef, Seafood options, Appetizers

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pincho free?

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

### Is Samurai Restaurant free?

Samurai Restaurant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pincho or Samurai Restaurant?

Samurai Restaurant is rated higher. Pincho averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while Samurai Restaurant averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pincho or Samurai Restaurant have ads?

Neither Pincho nor Samurai Restaurant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pincho or Samurai Restaurant?

Pincho ships an update fortnightly, and Samurai Restaurant every 14 months. Most recently, Pincho was updated on November 1, 2026 and Samurai Restaurant on November 2, 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.*