# Sunoco vs Marathon Rewards

Sunoco and Marathon Rewards both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Marathon Rewards's written reviews are positive against 35% of Sunoco's. Marathon Rewards also leads on ratings volume (103K vs 13K). Sunoco's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). 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 Marathon Rewards. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marathon Rewards has 103K 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 76% of Marathon Rewards's.

Sunoco ships an update every 5 weeks, Marathon Rewards every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunoco | Marathon Rewards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunoco/id1145943301/reviews) | [4.8 (103K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathon-rewards/id6443502704/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **103K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | **76.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #73 | **#42** |
| Size | 53 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunoco LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596321401) | [Stuzo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/721817662) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunoco

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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


### Marathon Rewards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathon-rewards/id6443502704)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This loyalty program allows members to earn rewards on fuel and in-store purchases at participating Marathon and ARCO locations. Rewards can be redeemed directly at the fuel pump, offering savings on every gallon purchased.

**Highlights:** Earn rewards on fuel purchases, Earn rewards on in-store products, Redeem rewards at the pump, Participating Marathon locations, Participating ARCO locations, Earn $0.05 per gallon

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Convenient rewards program
- 💰 Savings on gas
- 🙂 Good customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working as expected
- 🤔 Confusing rewards system
- 💸 Rewards not applicable at all stations
- 😕 Difficult to redeem rewards

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Login process is buggy
- Rewards not properly applied
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to redeem rewards at the pump
- More transparent rewards tracking
- Standalone app instead of web-based
- Rewards program for seniors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sunoco free?

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

### Is Marathon Rewards free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sunoco or Marathon Rewards?

Sunoco and Marathon Rewards are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13K and 103K ratings respectively.

### Do Sunoco or Marathon Rewards have ads?

Neither Sunoco nor Marathon Rewards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sunoco or Marathon Rewards?

Sunoco ships an update every 5 weeks, and Marathon Rewards every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sunoco was updated on September 24, 2026 and Marathon Rewards on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sunoco or Marathon Rewards?

Sunoco currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and Marathon Rewards at #42. 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.*