# Gulf Pay vs SafeStarr

Gulf Pay and SafeStarr both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SafeStarr's written reviews are positive against 55% of Gulf Pay's. SafeStarr also leads on ads (none vs shown). Gulf Pay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (8.8K vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SafeStarr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Gulf Pay asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Gulf Pay against 5.0 for SafeStarr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gulf Pay has 8.8K ratings behind it against 7, 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 SafeStarr's.

Gulf Pay ships an update every 6 weeks, SafeStarr monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gulf Pay | SafeStarr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gulf-pay/id1644667729/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safestarr/id6796480513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.8K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | #200 |
| Size | 23 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Stuzo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/721817662) | [Darlisa McCray](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755111659) |

## What reviewers say

### Gulf Pay

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

**Currently charting:** #161 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


### SafeStarr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safestarr/id6796480513)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides location-based safety information to help you make informed decisions before traveling or relocating. It offers insights into local crime trends, registered sex offenders, hate crime data, and historical safety information, combining public data with community reviews.

**Highlights:** Local crime trends, Registered sex offender locations, Hate crime data access, Historical sundown town identification, Community safety ratings and reviews, Factors like lighting and visibility

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SafeStarr Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| SafeStarr Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gulf Pay free?

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

### Is SafeStarr free?

SafeStarr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

SafeStarr is rated higher. Gulf Pay averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while SafeStarr averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Gulf Pay or SafeStarr have ads?

Gulf Pay shows ads; SafeStarr does not.

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

Gulf Pay ships an update every 6 weeks, and SafeStarr monthly. Most recently, Gulf Pay was updated on October 28, 2026 and SafeStarr on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Gulf Pay or SafeStarr?

Gulf Pay currently peaks at #161 in the App Store charts, and SafeStarr at #200. 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.*