AmpCharge vs PetrolBud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AmpCharge
Locate and navigate to public electric vehicle charging stations across Australia. This app helps EV owners find the nearest charging points for fast charging. Future updates will include home and business charging solutions.
- Locate EV charging points
- Navigate to charging stations
- Fast charging support
- Widespread charging network
- Future home/business solutions
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AmpCharge allows you to fast-charge your electric vehicle (EV) from one of our widespread Ampol public charging destinations across Australia. With the help of our AmpCharge app you’ll be able to find your nearest AmpCharge EV charging point. With our app you’ll be able to: Locate an AmpCharge charging point to charge your EV Coming soon – we’ll be rolling out AmpCharge charging solutions for the home and for business, providing Australians access to a network of EV chargers, no matter where they are. For more information about AmpCharge, visit ampcharge.ampol.com.au Require technical support? Let us know by calling 13 14 04 Have feedback for us? Send an email to info@ampcharge.com.au For terms and conditions, visit ampcharge.com.au/app-tcs
PetrolBud
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PetrolBud helps you find the cheapest fuel prices wherever you are. Compare petrol, diesel, and LPG prices at thousands of stations across Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and Singapore. Features: - Real-time fuel prices updated multiple times daily - Interactive map showing stations near you - Compare prices for Unleaded 91, 95, 98, Diesel, E10, LPG and more - Filter stations by fuel type and amenities - Get directions to the cheapest station - Community price submissions to keep data fresh - EV charging station locations - Works across Australia and Southeast Asia Save money on every tank. Download PetrolBud today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AmpCharge at none against PetrolBud's 2. AmpCharge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). PetrolBud's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price 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. PetrolBud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AmpCharge asks for nothing beyond the download.
AmpCharge ships an update every 4 months, PetrolBud every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AmpCharge | PetrolBud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ampol Australia Petroleum Pty Ltd | Versace Group Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
AmpCharge
No in-app purchases
PetrolBud
- PetrolBud Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- PetrolBud Premium (Yearly)$39.991 Year
