# Auto Expense. vs Fuel

The clearest difference is ads: Fuel at none against Auto Expense.'s shown. Fuel also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Auto Expense.'s advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 13) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Auto Expense. sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Fuel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fuel holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Auto Expense.'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Fuel's.

Auto Expense. ships an update every 9 months, Fuel weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auto Expense. | Fuel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-expense/id1273663978/reviews) | **[4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fuel-car-maintenance-tracker/id6502266980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zhengzhou Yeqiang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273663977) | [Ivan Obodianskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555438385) |

## What reviewers say

### Auto Expense.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-expense/id1273663978)

Track your vehicle's fuel economy, energy consumption, and all associated expenses. Log fuel fill-ups, services, repairs, and other fees with detailed reporting and customizable units. Keep your car's financial history organized and accessible.

**Highlights:** Track fuel/energy logs, Log services, repairs, and other fees, Calculate fuel economy and cost per mile, Generate comprehensive cost reports, Set service reminders, Track unlimited vehicles separately, Data import/export and backup options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 year | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium - 6 months | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium - 1 year | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Cars | $27.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Records | $45.99 | one-time |
| Export Data | $45.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📊 Useful for tracking expenses
- 💰 Reasonable pricing
- 🔍 Comprehensive features
- 🗓️ Helpful for budgeting and monitoring mileage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with decimal input for fuel and price
- 🤖 Poor translation quality in non-English languages
- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 📤 Difficulty with data export and import
- 🔍 Confusing or unclear UI elements

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to add fuel expenses above a certain limit
- App crashes after recent updates
- Persistent ads even after paid subscription
- Incorrect currency conversion and calculations

**Requested features**

- Support for alternative fuel types (e.g. CNG, LPG)
- Automatic sync across devices
- Customizable expense categories
- Improved reporting and analytics
- Ability to set maintenance reminders


### Fuel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fuel-car-maintenance-tracker/id6502266980)

Effortlessly track vehicle expenses, fuel consumption, and maintenance history. Go paperless with receipt photos, manage multiple vehicles, and generate detailed reports. Ideal for personal use or professional drivers to monitor costs and earnings.

**Highlights:** Track all vehicle expenses, Monitor fuel consumption and efficiency, Attach photos of receipts, Manage multiple vehicles, Set service reminders, Generate detailed reports, Record vehicle income

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fuel Tracker Premium - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription - 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Fuel Tracker Premium - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription - 1 Year | $12.99 | per year |
| Fuel Lifetime Unlimited | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Discount | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Fuel Tracker Lifetime Unlimit | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auto Expense. free?

Auto Expense. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fuel free?

Fuel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Auto Expense. or Fuel?

Fuel is rated higher. Auto Expense. averages 4.1 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Fuel averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do Auto Expense. or Fuel have ads?

Auto Expense. shows ads; Fuel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Auto Expense. or Fuel?

Auto Expense. ships an update every 9 months, and Fuel weekly. Most recently, Auto Expense. was updated on September 19, 2026 and Fuel on September 11, 2026.

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