Ampol vs Newtracs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ampol
This app allows users to pay for fuel, charge electric vehicles, and find locations. It offers savings on fuel, exclusive deals, and rewards points for purchases. Users can also track EV charging sessions and view history.
- Contactless fuel payments
- EV charging station locator
- In-app payment options
- Fuel and location finder
- Exclusive offers and savings
- Everyday Rewards point collection
- Refer-a-friend program
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Fuel or charge your journey with the Ampol app! Whether you’re on the road for business, school pick-ups or your daily commute, the Ampol app has you covered. Pay for fuel your from your vehicle, charge your EV with AmpCharge and go from A to Unstoppable. SAVE TIME A smarter, faster way to pay at Ampol Foodary. - Enjoy the convenience of contactless payments from your car at Ampol Foodary locations. - More ways to pay. Add your preferred debit or credit card, pay via Apple Pay, Google Pay or AmpolCard* if you're a business customer. - Find your nearest location fast. Get directions and plan your journey. Easy filtering to help you find the site that best suits your needs. SAVE MONEY Fuel savings are just the start: - Save 6 cents per litre^ on fuel on your first three fills at Ampol Foodary. - Access exclusive in-app offers and savings. - Refer a friend and when they first fill up, you'll be automatically rewarded with 6c per litre off your next fill#. BE REWARDED Make every trip to Ampol Foodary more rewarding. - Add your Everyday Rewards Card to your account to collect points on all fuel purchases through the app. Collect 1 point for every $1 spent~ every time you fill up using FuelPay. - Plus, spend $30 or more in one transaction at Woolworths and you’ll save 4c per litre~ on your next fill at participating locations. CHARGE YOUR EV Get fast and reliable public EV charging with AmpCharge - Locate your nearest AmpCharge public EV charger, anytime, anywhere. - Start and stop your charging session, plus view charging progress. - View your charging history and access your tax invoices. Download the Ampol app today! *Activate FuelPay on the Ampol app for AmpolCard at cards.ampol.com.au. ^Offer available for customers' first three fills using FuelPay via the Ampol app at participating sites where FuelPay is available. See ampol.com.au for full T&Cs. #Share your unique code with a friend to use during app registration. Once they make their first fuel purchase using FuelPay, you’ll save 6c per litre on your next fill. See ampol.com.au for full T&Cs. ~Earn exclusions and T&Cs apply. See everyday.com.au/terms for full T&Cs.
Newtracs
This mapping app enhances 4WD adventures with AI-powered, real-time crowdsourced GPS data for trail ratings and conditions. It features interactive maps, offline capabilities, and personalized tracking for off-road exploration.
- Live crowdsourced trail data updates
- Interactive map with steep sections highlighted
- Real-time closed track alerts
- Offline-ready high-resolution maps
- Personalized favorites and trip logging
- Breadcrumb backtracking feature
- Vehicle profiling for tailored recommendations
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Unleash the full potential of your 4WD adventures with Newtracs, the innovative mapping app that goes beyond the ordinary. Our groundbreaking platform leverages artificial intelligence coupled with real-time crowdsourced GPS data from users to revolutionise trail ratings and conditions, providing you with unparalleled insights for your off-road journey. Here's how Newtracs elevates your experience: 1. Live Crowdsourced Trail Data Updates - Automatically assessed track difficulty ratings - Track length information - Track warnings and alerts - Average completion time* - Average travel speed* - Recent track traffic segregated by vehicle type* - Highlights of challenging sections* and obstacles* - Last visit date by a Newtracs user* 2. Interactive Map with Steep Sections Highlighted - Easily identify steep sections on the map for informed route planning. 3. Real-time Closed Tracks (Victoria) - Stay updated with daily data feeds from DELWP to know about track closures in Victoria. 4. Snow Cover Alerts - Explore snow-covered 4WD trails by accessing a dedicated layer that includes all tracks and areas above 1000m. 5. Offline-Ready Maps - Download high-resolution vector maps at 1:2k resolution, ensuring crystal-clear visuals and smooth loading for offline use. - Upgrade to Newtracs Premium for access to topographic details, including hill shading and contour lines. 6. Personalized Favorites - Save your favorite camp spots and record your 4WD adventures, all offline. 7. Cross-Device Sync - Enjoy seamless automatic backup and synchronization of trip logs, favorite tracks, and saved pins across iOS devices. 8. Breadcrumb Feature - Never worry about getting lost with the handy back-tracking feature. 9. Extensive Offline Search - Access a comprehensive database of over 13,000 assessed 4x4 trails and 8,000+ campsites, parks, towns, and places—all without an internet connection. 10. Vehicle Profiling - Create a vehicle profile in-app to understand how Newtracs classifies your vehicle and receive tailored track recommendations. 11. Premium Subscription Options - Choose from annual and monthly subscription plans to unlock Newtracs Premium content, providing extra peace of mind for your 4WD adventures, whether you're a seasoned pro or planning a long weekend getaway. Experience off-road exploration like never before with Newtracs. Get started today and take your 4WD adventures to new heights. *Asterisked features only available to Newtracs premium subscribers. An internet connection is required for the app to automatically get the latest track info synced to your device. To manage your Newtracs Premium subscription: - You can turn off auto-renewal via the main Settings app: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 - Annual ($99.99) subscriptions come with a trial period for new users to try premium content and features for free. Subscriptions automatically renew each period after the end of the trial (where applicable) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (unless a free trial applies, at which point it will be charged upon completion of the trial). - Privacy Policy: www.newtracs.com.au/privacy-policy - Terms & Conditions: www.newtracs.com.au/terms-of-service Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. iPads must have GPS tracking functions (iPad with Wifi+GPS) to enable location tracking and logging of trips, however a SIM card or cellular coverage is not required to utilise GPS tracking functions. Bluetooth GPS units can be purchased to enable GPS tracking with Wifi only iPads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Newtracs at 66% against Ampol's 26%. Newtracs also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). Ampol's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Newtracs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Ampol asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ampol ships an update every 6 weeks, Newtracs every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ampol | Newtracs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | 65.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ampol Australia Petroleum Pty Ltd | Newtracs Trading Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Ampol
Newtracs
In-app purchases
Ampol
No in-app purchases
Newtracs
- Monthly Premium Subscription$12.991 Month
- Annual Premium Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year








