# Chevron vs ValeroPay+

The clearest difference is monetization model: ValeroPay+ at free against Chevron's free with in-app purchases. ValeroPay+ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). Chevron's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 37%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 — 4.9 for Chevron against 4.8 for ValeroPay+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chevron has 364K ratings behind it against 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Chevron's written reviews are positive against 37% of ValeroPay+'s.

Chevron ships an update every 6 weeks, ValeroPay+ every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chevron | ValeroPay+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (364K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chevron/id1450978468/reviews)** | [4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valeropay-plus/id1562388382/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **364K** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 37.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #108 |
| Size | 94 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chevron U.S.A. Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/371186060) | [Valero Marketing and Supply Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492501434) |

## What reviewers say

### Chevron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chevron/id1450978468)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Pay for fuel directly from your car and earn rewards on purchases. Access exclusive offers, track loyalty programs, and find participating stations. Save on gas with points redeemable for discounts.

**Highlights:** Mobile fuel payment, Earn rewards points, Redeem fuel discounts, Station finder, Exclusive offers, Track loyalty programs, View in-app receipts

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and convenient to use
- 💰 Significant savings on gas
- 📲 Seamless mobile payment experience
- 🔗 Ability to link rewards programs
- 🚗 Works well for larger vehicles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App connectivity issues at some stations
- 🤔 Unclear which stations participate in rewards
- 🕰️ Slow or unresponsive at times
- 🔑 Frustrating login/authentication problems
- 🚫 Rewards not available at all locations

**Reported bugs**

- App locks up or crashes during use
- Payment processing errors or declined transactions
- Rewards not properly applied or tracked
- Account login/setup issues for some users

**Requested features**

- Allow custom fuel amount selection
- Integrate with more payment methods (e.g. Apple Pay)
- Provide better station information and reviews
- Improve overall app stability and reliability


### ValeroPay+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valeropay-plus/id1562388382)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app allows users to save money on fuel purchases at participating locations. Users can register an account, link various payment methods, and instantly start receiving discounts on every fill-up.

**Highlights:** Save on fuel purchases, Register for an account, Add payment methods, Mobile wallet integration, Instant savings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💳 Convenient payment at the pump
- 💰 Discounts and savings
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🔒 Secure payment method

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working consistently
- ⚠️ Inaccurate pricing information
- 🤔 Confusing user experience
- 🔍 Limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App not authorizing pumps or shutting down after multiple attempts
- Incorrect gas prices displayed in the app
- Issues with linking bank accounts or credit cards

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manage Valero credit card account
- Improve location accuracy and allow overriding of location
- Provide more transparency on discounts and savings
- Enable saving login credentials for faster access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chevron free?

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

### Is ValeroPay+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chevron or ValeroPay+?

Chevron is rated higher. Chevron averages 4.9 out of 5 from 364K ratings, while ValeroPay+ averages 4.8 from 19K ratings.

### Do Chevron or ValeroPay+ have ads?

Neither Chevron nor ValeroPay+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chevron or ValeroPay+?

Chevron ships an update every 6 weeks, and ValeroPay+ every 4 months. Most recently, Chevron was updated on September 25, 2026 and ValeroPay+ on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chevron or ValeroPay+?

Chevron currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and ValeroPay+ at #108. 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.*