Comparison

Lebara vs RipperFuel

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

Head to head
About

Lebara

Easily activate new services, monitor your data and call minutes, and manage your mobile plan. Recharge your account with various payment options and purchase add-ons or roaming packs.

Highlights
  • Activate new service
  • Check data and call usage
  • Manage mobile plans
  • Purchase add-ons and roaming
  • Recharge account
Features
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Activate your service: Get on board and activate your service with just a few simple clicks. Check your usage (Dashboard): See how much of your included data, data bank balance, main balance and international call minutes you have left. Manage your plan: Change/upgrade plans & manage auto-debits. You can also purchase add-ons or international roaming packs. Manage recharges: Recharge your service using credit card, voucher or PayPal. General terms: The features of the app are subject to change. The app is free but download charges apply for downloading from App Store. Non Lebara customers can download the app however data charges may apply as per your plan rate. When accessing the app overseas, international roaming charges will apply.

About

RipperFuel

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Find the best fuel prices near you with real-time data sourced from publicly available Australian fuel price APIs. No crowd-sourcing, no guesswork. Accurate, up-to-date prices from over 6,900 stations across every state and territory in Australia. DISCLAIMER: RipperFuel is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any Australian government entity. FIND THE RIPPER PRICE FAST - See every station and price on an interactive map - Filter by fuel type, brand, and distance - Color-coded markers to instantly spot the best prices (Premium) ON THE WAY - Planning a trip? Find the best-priced fuel stops along your route - Real driving distances, not straight-line estimates (Premium) LOGBOOK & GARAGE - Track fill-ups, expenses, and maintenance - Manage multiple vehicles (Premium) - Understand your fuel spending over time WHY RIPPERFUEL? - No ads - Works across all Australian states and territories - 7-day free trial of all premium features Premium unlocks color-coded pricing, multiple cars, station hiding, actual route distances, and relative price display. All for just AU$1.49/month. DATA SOURCES Fuel price data is sourced from the following public government APIs: - NSW: https://www.fuelcheck.nsw.gov.au - QLD: https://www.fuelpricesqld.com.au - SA: https://www.safuelpricinginformation.com.au - TAS: https://www.fuelcheck.tas.gov.au - WA: https://www.fuelwatch.wa.gov.au - NT: https://myfuelnt.nt.gov.au - VIC: https://service.vic.gov.au/find-services/transport-and-driving/servo-saver Terms of Use: https://ripperfuel.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://ripperfuel.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Lebara4 screens
RipperFuel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lebara at none against RipperFuel's 1. RipperFuel's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. RipperFuel sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.39 per month. Lebara asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lebara ships an update every 2 months, RipperFuel every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lebara versus RipperFuel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLebaraRipperFuel
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVodafone Hutchison AustraliaAntony Pallupetta

Bugs and requests

Lebara

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • Chat box design not responsive for iPhone 16 Pro
  • App keeps logging me out
  • SIM number not found error during activation
  • Blank white screen on login
  • App charged multiple times for data
Show 16 more
  • PIN reset not working
  • Data usage discrepancies
  • App crashes or becomes unresponsive
  • Services blocked without prior notification
  • Cannot make phone calls frequently
  • App not working after update
  • Can't open app since recent update
  • Notification sounds even on silent mode
  • Password text field triggers numeric keyboard
  • Camera scan issues for activation
  • No submit/confirm button in app for activation
  • Cannot add ID other than credit card
  • Proof of ID issues (credit card only)
  • App suddenly asks for password that was never set up
  • Cannot change information by yourself
  • App is confusing and doesn't let you follow instructions

Requested features

9 requests
  • Option to upload photo or screenshot in reviews
  • Feature to see previous conversation with Lebara
  • Dark mode option
  • Live data tracking in the app
  • Ability to order 180-day deals as eSIM
Show 4 more
  • Simpler way to order eSIM from within the app
  • Option to update address within the app
  • More inclusive input validation for names
  • Fix numeric keyboard issue for password field

RipperFuel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lebara

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RipperFuel

Subscriptions1
  • BetterFuelCheck Premium$0.391 Month

Questions

Is Lebara free?
Lebara is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RipperFuel free?
RipperFuel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lebara or RipperFuel have ads?
Neither Lebara nor RipperFuel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lebara or RipperFuel?
Lebara ships an update every 2 months, and RipperFuel every 2 days. Most recently, Lebara was updated on September 26, 2026 and RipperFuel on September 12, 2026.

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