# Sunoco vs Shell

Sunoco and Shell both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 35% of Sunoco's written reviews are positive against 9% of Shell's. Sunoco also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.4). Shell's advantage is chart position (#7 vs #97) and ratings volume (88K vs 13K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Sunoco against 4.8 for Shell. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shell has 88K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Sunoco's written reviews are positive against 9% of Shell's.

Sunoco ships an update every 5 weeks, Shell monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunoco | Shell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunoco/id1145943301/reviews) | [4.8 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shell-fuel-charge-and-more/id1410234033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **88K** |
| Positive reviews | **35.1% of reviews** | 8.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #97 | **#7** |
| Size | 53 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sunoco LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596321401) | [Shell Information Technology International B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410842826) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunoco

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunoco/id1145943301)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app offers a gas rewards program to save money on fuel purchases at participating stations. Users can earn discounts by linking bank accounts, credit cards, or grocery rewards. It also provides touch-free payment options and a station locator.

**Highlights:** Save 3¢/gallon on gas, Link bank account for 13¢/gallon savings, Link credit card for 8¢/gallon savings, Touch-free payment at pump and store, Redeem grocery rewards for gas discounts, Find participating Sunoco stations, Store digital receipts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Convenient pay-at-pump feature
- 📋 Digital receipts and purchase history
- 💳 Ability to link payment cards
- 🔍 Fuel price comparison

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login/account issues
- 🔒 Concerns about security/privacy
- 💰 Discounts not always honored
- 🤔 Confusing or inconsistent functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or gets stuck on loading screens
- Payment method addition/update not working
- Rewards/discounts not applying correctly
- Location services issues causing problems

**Requested features**

- Add support for more payment methods
- Improve account management and password reset flows
- Provide more transparency on participating locations
- Integrate fuel price information directly in the app


### Shell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shell-fuel-charge-and-more/id1410234033)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app helps you save money on fuel and EV charging. Join a rewards program to earn discounts, pay securely from your phone, and find nearby stations. It also allows you to manage EV charging sessions.

**Highlights:** Fuel Rewards savings program, Mobile payment for fuel, EV charging station locator, Find nearby Shell stations, View fuel pricing, Access loyalty transaction history

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure payment option
- 💡 Convenient for contactless fill ups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable payment processing
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance across stations
- 🔒 Security concerns with unauthorized withdrawals

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to add/update payment methods
- Frequent log-out issues
- Pump unavailability errors
- Rewards not properly tracked or applied
- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to link Shell credit/debit cards
- Option to save receipts for longer duration
- Apple CarPlay support
- Ability to select gas type from the app
- Better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sunoco free?

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

### Is Shell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sunoco or Shell?

Sunoco and Shell are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13K and 88K ratings respectively.

### Do Sunoco or Shell have ads?

Neither Sunoco nor Shell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sunoco or Shell?

Sunoco ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shell monthly. Most recently, Sunoco was updated on September 25, 2026 and Shell on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sunoco or Shell?

Sunoco currently peaks at #97 in the App Store charts, and Shell at #7. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*