# Shell Box vs BenchSentry

The clearest difference is rating: Shell Box at 4.8 against BenchSentry's 2.8. Shell Box also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). BenchSentry's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment 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.

Shell Box holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shell Box has 1.7K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Shell Box's written reviews are positive against 17% of BenchSentry's.

Shell Box ships an update weekly, BenchSentry every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shell Box | BenchSentry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shell-box-abasteca-e-ganhe/id1037433060/reviews)** | [2.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchsentry/id1436890537/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **22.8% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 426 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raízen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037433059) | [Overhead Door Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/971795580) |

## What reviewers say

### Shell Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shell-box-abasteca-e-ganhe/id1037433060)

Pay for fuel at Shell stations with ease and security. Earn points for exclusive rewards through the Shell Box Clube loyalty program. Simply download, register, and pay at the pump.

**Highlights:** Convenient fuel payment, Secure transactions, Accumulate Shell Box Clube points, Exclusive member benefits, Easy registration process

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent functionality
- ⚡ Fast and simplified payment
- 🏆 High-quality service
- 💳 Convenient payment method
- 🎁 Earn rewards/miles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow and unresponsive app
- 🔑 Frequent authentication issues
- 🚫 Payment declines/failures
- 💰 Overpriced fuel
- 🔍 Misleading promotions/discounts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Login/authentication problems
- Inability to update account information
- Incorrect/duplicate charges

**Requested features**

- Automatic discount application
- Ability to report issues
- Support for multiple payment methods
- Improved app stability and performance


### BenchSentry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchsentry/id1436890537)

Secure your deliveries and prevent package theft with this smart bench system. Manage tracking codes, create custom entry codes for guests, and receive real-time notifications about all bench activity. Compatible with all major carriers and home delivery services.

**Highlights:** Package theft prevention, Manage tracking codes, Custom entry codes for guests, Real-time activity notifications, Supports all carriers, Home delivery service integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shell Box free?

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

### Is BenchSentry free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shell Box or BenchSentry?

Shell Box is rated higher. Shell Box averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while BenchSentry averages 2.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Shell Box or BenchSentry have ads?

Shell Box shows ads; BenchSentry does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shell Box or BenchSentry?

Shell Box ships an update weekly, and BenchSentry every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shell Box was updated on September 28, 2026 and BenchSentry on June 11, 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.*
