# Gulf Pay vs LV

Gulf Pay and LV both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of LV's written reviews are positive against 55% of Gulf Pay's. LV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Gulf Pay's advantage is ratings volume (8.9K vs 2) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Gulf Pay against 5.0 for LV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gulf Pay has 8.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Gulf Pay's written reviews are positive against 100% of LV's.

Gulf Pay ships an update every 6 weeks, LV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gulf Pay | LV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gulf-pay/id1644667729/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lv-petroleum/id6758432973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stuzo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/721817662) | [LVPetroleum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872914061) |

## What reviewers say

### Gulf Pay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gulf-pay/id1644667729)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Fast fuel payment, Secure transactions, Everyday deals, Bonus day offers, Loyalty program integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Savings at the pump
- 🚀 Convenient payment
- 🤩 Great experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/failing
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance
- 🤦‍♀️ Confusing/complicated to use
- 💸 Discounts not applying

**Reported bugs**

- Payment issues
- Location detection problems
- Login/verification troubles

**Requested features**

- More discounts and savings
- Increase credit limit
- Better customer support


### LV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lv-petroleum/id6758432973)

Easily find nearby petroleum stations, get directions, and view detailed station information. Stay updated with important announcements and promotions for a smoother travel experience.

**Highlights:** Nearby station finder, Smart navigation, Detailed station information, Station browsing feed, Map and list views, User reviews and ratings, Personalized notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gulf Pay free?

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

### Is LV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gulf Pay or LV?

LV is rated higher. Gulf Pay averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while LV averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Gulf Pay or LV have ads?

Gulf Pay shows ads; LV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gulf Pay or LV?

Gulf Pay ships an update every 6 weeks, and LV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gulf Pay was updated on November 7, 2026 and LV on October 31, 2026.

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