# RaceTrac vs Captain D's

RaceTrac and Captain D's both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of RaceTrac's written reviews are positive against 35% of Captain D's's. RaceTrac also leads on chart position (#114 vs unranked). Captain D's's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 — 4.8 for RaceTrac against 4.8 for Captain D's. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87K and 36K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of RaceTrac's written reviews are positive against 35% of Captain D's's.

RaceTrac ships an update every 3 weeks, Captain D's monthly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RaceTrac | Captain D's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (87K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racetrac/id1011864306/reviews)** | [4.8 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-ds/id1661039754/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87K** | 36K |
| Positive reviews | **91.9% of reviews** | 35.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RaceTrac Petroleum](https://appshunter.io/developer/424857515) | [Captain D's LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661039756) |

## What reviewers say

### RaceTrac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racetrac/id1011864306)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This redesigned app offers a streamlined experience for ordering food, tracking loyalty points, and accessing personalized fuel discounts. Enjoy features like mobile ordering, easy point redemption, and favorite store offers. It also includes dark/light mode and 24/7 chat support.

**Highlights:** Mobile ordering for food and drinks, Earn, track, and redeem loyalty points, Personalized fuel pricing and discounts, Favorite store offers, Dark/Light mode, 24/7 chat support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Great rewards program
- 🔍 Helpful for finding store locations
- 💰 Good discounts and savings
- ☕ Free daily drinks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing rewards redemption process
- 🕰️ Inconsistent daily rewards
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find coupons
- 🤷‍♀️ Unreliable point tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and password reset problems
- Coupons not properly applying at checkout
- Points not accurately tracking purchases
- Daily rewards not consistently available

**Requested features**

- Ability to view gift card balances
- Option to delete unused coupons
- More transparent rewards program details
- Improved app performance and stability
- Better integration with in-store experience


### Captain D's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-ds/id1661039754)

Order seafood favorites ahead for pickup or delivery. Earn rewards with a loyalty program and easily reorder past meals. Discover menus and find nearby restaurants.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup, Join loyalty rewards program, View menus, Find nearby locations, Delivery to your door, Reorder favorites

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Easy to use
- ⭐ Convenient for ordering ahead
- ⭐ Good food quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and errors
- 🔒 Security concerns with payment information
- ❌ Rewards and offers not working properly
- ❌ Unable to delete or modify items in cart
- ❌ Apple Pay and other payment methods not functioning

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unable to create account or login
- Rewards not properly applied to orders
- Payment processing issues with Apple Pay and other methods
- Inconsistent order tracking and confirmation

**Requested features**

- Add option to pay with cash for in-store pickup
- Improve rewards system to allow earning points without app orders
- Implement ability to delete or modify items in cart
- Enhance app stability and fix bugs
- Provide better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RaceTrac free?

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

### Is Captain D's free?

Captain D's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RaceTrac or Captain D's?

RaceTrac is rated higher. RaceTrac averages 4.8 out of 5 from 87K ratings, while Captain D's averages 4.8 from 36K ratings.

### Do RaceTrac or Captain D's have ads?

Neither RaceTrac nor Captain D's shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RaceTrac or Captain D's?

RaceTrac ships an update every 3 weeks, and Captain D's monthly. Most recently, RaceTrac was updated on November 13, 2026 and Captain D's on November 13, 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.*