Comparison

Shell vs Texaco

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shell

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
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The Shell App is designed to help you make the most of your stop! Shell® Fuel Rewards® Program •Join the Shell® Fuel Rewards® Program to save at the pump. See full Terms & Conditions for details. •Earn additional fuel savings by using mobile payment in the Shell App. •The more you fill, the more you save. Platinum Status members save 10c/gallon. •View and manage your rewards in the Shell® Fuel Rewards® Hub, and easily link your loyalty accounts for added savings. •Browse Fuel, In-store, Dining, Grocer, and Participating brand offers – all in one app. •As a new Shell® Fuel Rewards® Member, you'll save 10c/gal on your 1st fill, 20c/gal on your 2nd fill, and 30c/gal on your 3rd fill. •As a Shell® Fuel Rewards® Member, stack your loyalty savings with 4% back when you fill up or charge at Shell using the new Shell Performance Elite Credit Card. Fast, secure mobile payment •Easy, convenient payment from your phone—no need to swipe a credit card or enter your Fuel Rewards Alt ID. •Use mobile payment with your Shell branded credit card, Mobile Checking, Apple Pay, or directly add your credit/debit card: Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover. •Add or buy Shell eGift cards directly in the App. •View your receipts, rewards, and offers all in one place. Find a Shell station •Quickly locate nearby Shell stations, view fuel pricing and dining offers, and activate in-store offers. Charge your EV with Shell Recharge •Access 120,000+ charging points in the Shell Recharge roaming network across the U.S. •Find chargers, check availability, start/stop charging, and pay—all in the App. •Save on EV Charging with Shell Recharge Rewards! See Full Terms and Conditions for details. This app is intended for use by individuals aged 18 and older in the United States. Equilon Enterprises LLC doing business as Shell Oil Products US, LLC (“SOPUS”) is the data controller and determines how your personal information is collected and used in this app. Shell Information Technology International B.V. is the Developer of the app and publishes it on behalf of SOPUS.

About

Texaco

Earn and redeem rewards on fuel and in-store purchases at participating locations. This app allows you to pay at the pump, track your savings, and find nearby stations. It also offers mobile pay options and integrates with Apple CarPlay and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Earn points on fuel and in-store purchases
  • Redeem rewards for fuel savings
  • Mobile payment at the pump
  • Find participating stations
  • Track rewards and savings
  • Apple CarPlay and Apple Watch integration
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Earn rewards every time you fuel—and redeem them for fuel savings. Use the Texaco app to pay for qualifying fuel transactions, track your rewards, and earn points on fuel and qualifying in-store purchases at participating stations. Where available, Chevron Texaco Rewards also includes ExtraMile Rewards benefits. Must be 16 years or older to join. Chevron, Texaco, and ExtraMile apps share the same core rewards experience, including access to the same points and rewards balances. You can earn points on Chevron and Texaco fuel, access exclusive offers, track Club Program punches, and use mobile pay—all in one place. You may also receive a new member reward when you join. Use the station finder to find a participating station near you by filtering for Rewards Programs. For additional information, visit http://ChevronTexacoRewards.com. See Terms and Conditions for details. How it works ∙ Sign up and complete Chevron Texaco Rewards enrollment in the app ∙ Earn points on fuel and qualifying in-store purchases ∙ Redeem up to 50¢ per gallon in rewards on qualifying fuel purchases at participating locations Fuel up with the Texaco app ∙ Before you arrive at the station, link an accepted payment method to your account ∙ Reserve your pump and select your payment method from the app ∙ Fill up when prompted, then view your receipt in the app More ways to use the app ∙ Find participating stations and filter by amenities ∙ Connect your phone to your car dashboard with Apple CarPlay ∙ Use your Apple Watch to fuel up and redeem rewards at participating locations that accept mobile payments ∙ View rewards, track savings, and access in-app receipts ∙ Get help anytime with the Mobi virtual agent

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

Shell and Texaco both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Texaco's written reviews are positive against 8% of Shell's. Texaco also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Shell's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#8 vs #175). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Shell against 4.9 for Texaco. 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: 8% of Shell's written reviews are positive against 60% of Texaco's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shell ships an update monthly, Texaco every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Shell versus Texaco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellTexaco
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (88K ratings)4.9 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews60.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88K — better13K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#8 — better#175
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.417.4
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB109 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperShell Information Technology International B.V.Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Customer experience

Shell

All ratings87,920 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews1,187 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative85.0%

Texaco

All ratings12,761 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative33.1%

User reviews

Shell

From 88K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Texaco

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Safe payment options
  • 👍 Convenient app experience
  • 💡 Helpful discounts and rewards

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable location detection
  • 🐛 Inconsistent discount application
  • 🔒 Security and account issues
  • 👎 False advertising

Bugs and requests

Shell

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Texaco

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and errors
  • Discount not applied as advertised
  • Payment issues with gift cards and mobile wallet

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for Apple Pay
  • Ability to manually enter location
  • Improved gift card integration

In-app purchases

None

Shell

No in-app purchases

None

Texaco

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shell free?
Shell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Texaco free?
Texaco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shell or Texaco?
Texaco is rated higher. Shell averages 4.8 out of 5 from 88K ratings, while Texaco averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.
Do Shell or Texaco have ads?
Texaco shows ads; Shell does not.
Which is updated more often, Shell or Texaco?
Shell ships an update monthly, and Texaco every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shell was updated on November 7, 2026 and Texaco on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Shell or Texaco?
Shell currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Texaco at #175. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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