Deliveroo vs foodpanda
Deliveroo generally offers a more reliable delivery experience and better customer service, making it the preferred choice over foodpanda.
Deliveroo and foodpanda both offer food delivery services, but Deliveroo edges out foodpanda with more consistent delivery times and a slightly better customer service experience, despite both facing common issues like late deliveries and order inaccuracies. Foodpanda struggles more with app functionality and refund processes.
Head to head
You prioritize generally more reliable delivery and a slightly less frustrating customer service experience, especially if you are in a location where Deliveroo has strong local operations .
You are looking for potential deals and promotions, as some users report good offers , and are willing to tolerate occasional app issues and customer service challenges.
Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews, particularly regarding delivery delays and customer service. Deliveroo's negative reviews often focus on driver behavior and customer service unresponsiveness, while foodpanda's negatives frequently highlight app functionality issues, refund problems, and extreme delivery delays. The free-to-download model for both likely contributes to a higher volume of complaints from users experiencing friction with service aspects.
Frequently asked
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What reviewers actually said
Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.
- [R4] Deliveroo Waitrose: For the second time in a week Waitrose can’t seem to pack a complete order. I don’t mean out of stock or substitutions. I mean completely missing half the order. Maybe time to try Sainsbury.
- [R12] Deliveroo Chicken wings: I didn’t get my chicken wings and they kept ignoring pictures of my cat as proof. Absolutely devastated
- [R16] Deliveroo Costumer service is bad: I ordered from starbucks and it was written 45 mins before that so i ordered after it passed that time i order to cancel it because it was late and the driver didnt arrived starbucks at that mean time they told me we cant cancel because the eta was 10:10 to 10:40 i think that what they said but when i ordered it was one eta 45 mins! It arrrived after one hour and they want
- [R18] Deliveroo My review: Taking a while to get here. Had exactly what I want to eat and very easy to use but the time kept getting longer and longer
- [R7] Deliveroo Scam Likely: Customer service is really unhelpful when you contact them and relay that you don’t trust the order since it’s been way too long. They then tell you that you have to accept the order before they can do anything. At this point, I don’t know if the food has been tampered with or what? They then issue you a £1.11 credit to say, “We apologize for our error, here is a small credit to make
- [R10] Deliveroo Bad and liars Customer service: Unexperienced and bad customer service, from that one liars and unprofessional nationality
- [R13] Deliveroo Communication: One of the reasons we hate delivaro is the non- communication part. We cant amend anything related to our orders, nor can talk to the rider. Talabat is way much better than you guys
- [R3] Deliveroo No map, no idea: Im in a hotel. I have no idea where this person is or if I should got to reception.
- [R6] Deliveroo Drivers need location training: Why do the drivers ask for location pins when the address has already been provided
- [R15] Deliveroo Deliveroo: This is a good app if you live in range of a town or somewhere where they deliver. It’s easy to use and things can be delivered quite quickly, however you do have to pay for delivery charges and can only order from certain places!
- [R17] Deliveroo Great and easy to use: Loved using this app instead of Uber Eats while visiting Paris. I want to use what the locals use. Also noticed that the prices are not up charged. Very easy and convenient for us on our trip!
- [R9] Deliveroo Bien: Plus de codes promo et toujours trop cher
- [R21] Deliveroo Title: Good service but overpriced. Chatting with the drivers they also have a rough time. Prefer to use other services when possible like Zoom
- [R48] Deliveroo Customer service: The customer service in this app is horrible, they only have one answer for all problems, and each time the problem remains unresolved, they are never helpful
- [R52] Deliveroo App Support Sucks: Their customer service department SUCKS & I think they are scamming because one day they are claiming they are offering a refund for an order their driver spilled & then suddenly they are taking the money out of your account the next although their driver completely spilled your order. 0/10 delivery service!!!
- [R73] foodpanda terrible!: cannot cancel my order, cannot contact anyone!
- [R20] Deliveroo Reliable and fast!: Always a great experience. Food arrives hot, deliveries are quick, and the app is incredibly easy to navigate. Highly recommended!
- [R26] Deliveroo Good Job: Food was delivered ahead of schedule. Driver was friendly and efficient. Food was tasty and hot. Top marks all around.
- [R40] Deliveroo Never use deliveroo: I ordered from a place right under my house because the card said 15 min delivery and I have been waiting for more than an hour and the order is not yet delivered.
- [R80] foodpanda Higher prices: Prices are higher than original menu
- [R82] foodpanda Increased their prices: They used to have a fair pricing Now they cost more on every product and add extra charges. Im switching to foodi
Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store