About This App

• Category

  Travel & Local

• Installs

  10M+

• Content Rating

  Everyone

• Developer Email

  gbsupport@gasbuddy.com

• Privacy Policy

  http://www.gasbuddy.com/privacy/

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Editor Reviews

I've been using GasBuddy on and off for a few years now, and it's basically the app I open before I even think about filling up my tank. It's a real-time gas price tracker that lets you find the cheapest stations near you, but it also doubles as a payment platform if you use their card. The app was first launched way back in 2010, and you can grab it for free on the Google Play Store and the App Store. As of late 2024, it's been downloaded over 50 million times on Android alone, which gives you an idea of how many people rely on it. You don't have to register to browse prices, but if you want to save those favorite stations or use the payment features, you'll need to create an account. It's free to download and install, but there are in-app ads and optional in-app purchases, like their premium membership called Pay with GasBuddy, which offers extra savings.

Using GasBuddy is pretty straightforward. Once you download and install the app from the Google Play Store, you just open it, and it uses your location to show nearby stations with current prices. I usually sort by price to see the cheapest options, but you can also filter by brand or fuel grade. One tip I've picked up is to check the app right before you leave, because prices can change fast, and some stations update them more often than others. You can also report prices yourself to earn points, which can get you discounts on future fills. The payment feature, where you link a bank account or card, lets you lock in a lower price for 30 days, but you have to use their card at the pump. It's a bit of a setup, but once you're in, it can save you a few cents per gallon.

When I compare GasBuddy to other apps like Waze, which also shows gas prices, or AAA Mobile, I stick with GasBuddy because it's laser-focused on fuel. Waze is great for navigation, but its gas prices aren't as accurate or updated as frequently. AAA Mobile is solid if you're a member, but it doesn't offer the same widespread crowd-sourced data. GasBuddy just feels more reliable when I'm just hunting for a cheap fill, and I don't have to mess with extra features I won't use. It's not flashy, but it does the job better than the others for me.

Features

• ⛽ Live price tracking with crowd-sourced data: GasBuddy's main draw is how it shows you real-time gas prices from other drivers, so you can see which station is cheapest within minutes. Compared to Waze, which relies on automated updates from partnerships, GasBuddy's user-driven reports often feel more current, especially in smaller towns where Waze might lag behind.
• ⛽ Pay with GasBuddy card for locked-in savings: This feature is a game-changer because you can pre-pay for gas at a discounted rate through the app, then use the card at the pump. Shell and ExxonMobil apps have similar programs, but GasBuddy covers way more stations, so I'm not tied to one brand.
• ⛽ Price prediction alerts: The app tells you when prices are likely to drop or rise in your area, which helps me time my fill-ups better. TripAdvisor's fuel feature doesn't do this at all, and even Google Maps only shows basic prices without predictions.

Pros

• 💪 Extensive station database: GasBuddy covers over 150,000 stations in the US and Canada, so I rarely run into a station that's not listed. AAA Mobile has a smaller range and misses smaller chains, which can be annoying on a road trip.
• 💪 User community for accuracy: The crowd-sourcing means prices are usually spot-on, because people like me report them after filling up. Waze relies on partners, so their prices can be off by 10 cents or more in my experience.
• 💪 No upfront cost to get started: You can install the app from the Google Play Store, browse prices, and use basic features without paying a dime. Other apps like Gas Guru push you toward paid subscriptions too quickly.

Cons

• 🔴 In-app ads can be intrusive: Free version of GasBuddy has a lot of ads that pop up when you navigate between screens, which slows things down. Google Maps doesn't have this issue since it's ad-free for most users.
• 🔴 Payment setup requires extra steps: Linking your bank account for the Pay with GasBuddy card feels clunky compared to Shell's app, where you can just tap your phone at the pump. I've had issues with transaction delays too.
• 🔴 Price reporting relies on users: On slow days or late nights, you might see older prices that haven't been updated, which makes the app less reliable. AAA Mobile uses official data from stations, so it's more consistent, even if less detailed.
• 🔴 Limited to fuel-focused features: If you want trip planning or traffic info, GasBuddy is useless, and you'll need to switch to Waze or another app. It's a trade-off for specialization.

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