# FuelRod

> Reusable portable charging system for mobile devices with on-the-go refueling and swapping. (iPhone/iPad app by Tricopian, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fuelrod/id1409702743 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tricopian, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1409702742)
- Category: Utilities, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 66 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 91 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-07-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fuelrod/id1409702743/reviews.md

## What is FuelRod?

FuelRods are the first reusable, portable charging system that allows you to fuel (charge) your mobile device on the go, and then recharge or swap for a fresh one.

Each FuelRod Includes:
 - Adapters for most smartphone devices that are yours to keep, at no additional charge.
 - The ability to be refueled (recharged) in any standard wall outlet.
 - The ability to be swapped (traded) for a fully fueled unit at little to no additional cost at any FuelRod SwapBox.

## Key features

- Reusable portable charging system
- On-the-go device charging
- Rechargeable via wall outlet
- Swap for fresh units
- Includes device adapters

## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fuelrod/id1409702743/reviews.md

### 1/5 — BE CAREFUL DON’T GET SCAMMED

*2026-03-17*

Accounts created on the app don’t work on the website and accounts created on the website don’t work on the app

This means if you sign up for a membership on the website it won’t work in the app. And the membership sign up in the app doesn’t work so it’s tempting to run to the website. DONT!

### 3/5 — Dissappointed

*2025-05-03, version 2.3.1*

Location WDFL61 not dispensing. Bummer.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-04-12, version 2.3.1*

Awesome

### 1/5 — Please don’t purchase these, seriously, Don’t!

*2025-04-02, version 2.3.1*

This is the slowest charging power bank I've ever purchased. It charged my phone from 30% to 32% in 15 minutes! Really disappointed and I don't understand why this brand is allowed to have kiosks available at reputable places like Disney and Universal. The last non-Fuel Rod power bank I bought on Amazon, from God only knows where, works 100% better and charges faster than these glorified paper weights! I'm going to Universal Studios tomorrow and I will place these in the first kiosk I come across…keep them, don’t want anymore!

### 1/5 — Stupid impulse buy

*2024-09-16*

I’ve been trying for weeks to get them to fix the app. Logjn attempts just bring me back to the login page repeatedly. Promise if a $5 bonus for signing up but without getting into the site it can’t be claimed.

### 3/5 — Loging in

*2024-08-21, version 2.2.23*

The app is not letting me log into my account

### 1/5 — Charged 9% then died

*2024-08-02, version 2.2.23*

These used to be free to swap now it’s $3 every time. Really disappointed.

### 3/5 — Not bad

*2024-06-22*

I bought my rod at Universal Studios Island of Adventures when my battery level was around 11%. I end up going to 32%. Now and then, I still took pictures, which could have caused the battery charge to slow down. I'm not sure. 

Overall, I don't regret buying it because my phone never went out, which kept us safe. It's not suitable for your phone's battery life to go out when you are split from your family. I gave it three stars because I expected my cell phone to have a 50% battery life due to the amount I paid.

### 1/5 — Cant Use App

*2024-06-08*

App wont let me login, reset password just to be safe, tried the alternative methods to login and same result just back to logon screen.

### 1/5 — I would NOT recommend

*2024-05-22*

I did an impulse buy while at Walt Disney World, and I regret it. I paid $30 plus tax. Each one barely charges the battery, and I must keep swapping them out. When I use their app on my iPhone 14, it keeps crashing. If you haven't bought it yet, I would not recommend it!

## Frequently asked questions about FuelRod

### What is FuelRod?

FuelRod is a reusable, portable charging system designed to power your mobile devices on the go. It allows you to charge your device and then either recharge the FuelRod itself or swap it for a fully charged unit.

### How do I charge my device with FuelRod?

Each FuelRod comes with adapters for most smartphone devices. You can connect your device to the FuelRod to charge it wherever you are. The FuelRod itself can be recharged in any standard wall outlet.

### What are the costs associated with FuelRod?

The FuelRod system includes adapters for your devices at no additional charge. While the initial purchase of a FuelRod is implied, the description highlights that recharging or swapping for a fresh unit is at little to no additional cost at FuelRod SwapBoxes.

### Where can I swap my FuelRod?

You can swap your used FuelRod for a fully fueled unit at any FuelRod SwapBox. This provides a convenient way to ensure you always have a charged power source available.

### Is FuelRod compatible with all mobile devices?

FuelRod includes adapters for most smartphone devices, suggesting broad compatibility. The system is designed to fuel your mobile device, implying it works with common smartphones.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.6 — 2026-07-21

- California Tax Adjustment

### 2.5.5 — 2026-06-16

- Fixed founders free swaps issue when using 3rd party auth.

### 2.5.4 — 2026-05-22

- Better Generation 2 Kiosks Swap Support

### 2.5.3 — 2026-04-30

- Better generation 2 kiosk support

### 2.5.1 — 2026-03-07

- Fixed potential indefinitely loading on dashboard

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