ValeroPay+ vs Gulf Pay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ValeroPay+
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.
- Save on fuel purchases
- Register for an account
- Add payment methods
- Mobile wallet integration
- Instant savings
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Simply download the ValeroPay+ app and start saving on every fill up.* Right now. All you have to do is: 1. Register for an account in the app 2. Add a payment method 3. And instantly begin saving Choose from a variety payment method to add to your mobile wallet: ● Valero Credit Card ● Valero ValuePay ● PayPal ● Venmo ● Apple Pay ● All major credit cards Saving at the pump has never been this easy. Simply download ValeroPay+ and start saving on every fill up. Right now. *Visit Valero.com/Offer-Terms for terms and conditions.
Gulf Pay
Pay for fuel quickly and securely at participating locations. Access exclusive deals and bonus offers to save money on every purchase. Experience the future of convenient payment for your vehicle.
- Fast fuel payment
- Secure transactions
- Everyday deals
- Bonus day offers
- Loyalty program integration
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The all new Gulf Pay is here. Simply visit your nearest Gulf the next time you need to fuel, pay even faster when you use Gulf Pay and save at the pump with everyday deals and bonus day offers. The next evolution of payment starts here.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ValeroPay+ at none against Gulf Pay's shown. ValeroPay+ also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Gulf Pay's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 36%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
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 — 4.8 for ValeroPay+ against 4.9 for Gulf Pay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 8.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of ValeroPay+'s written reviews are positive against 55% of Gulf Pay's.
ValeroPay+ ships an update every 4 months, Gulf Pay every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | ValeroPay+ | Gulf Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (21K ratings) | 4.9 (8.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | 54.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21K — better | 8.8K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #139 — better | #159 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valero Marketing and Supply Company | Stuzo, LLC |
Customer experience
ValeroPay+
Gulf Pay
User reviews
ValeroPay+
From 21K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💳 Convenient payment at the pump
- 💰 Discounts and savings
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🔒 Secure payment method
Room to improve
- 🐛 App not working consistently
- ⚠️ Inaccurate pricing information
- 🤔 Confusing user experience
- 🔍 Limited functionality
Gulf Pay
From 8.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Savings at the pump
- 🚀 Convenient payment
- 🤩 Great experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 App not working/failing
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance
- 🤦♀️ Confusing/complicated to use
- 💸 Discounts not applying
Bugs and requests
ValeroPay+
Reported bugs
3 issues- 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
4 requests- 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
Gulf Pay
Reported bugs
3 issues- Payment issues
- Location detection problems
- Login/verification troubles
Requested features
3 requests- More discounts and savings
- Increase credit limit
- Better customer support
In-app purchases
ValeroPay+
No in-app purchases
Gulf Pay
No in-app purchases
