# Pilot vs Fuel Forward

The clearest difference is ads: Fuel Forward at none against Pilot's shown. Fuel Forward also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 34%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Pilot's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (211K vs 64K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and chart position 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 — 4.8 for Pilot against 4.9 for Fuel Forward. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 211K and 64K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Pilot's written reviews are positive against 50% of Fuel Forward's.

Pilot ships an update every 8 days, Fuel Forward every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilot | Fuel Forward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (211K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot/id474259675/reviews) | **[4.9 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fuel-forward/id922282104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **211K** | 64K |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | **50.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | #148 |
| Size | 150 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pilot Flying J](https://appshunter.io/developer/474259678) | [Phillips 66 Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/544454751) |

## What reviewers say

### Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot/id474259675)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

This app helps drivers maximize their stops on the road. It offers faster rewards, mobile fueling, and the ability to reserve amenities like showers and parking. Easily find Pilot stores and the services you need for your journey.

**Highlights:** Simplified rewards program, Order food and drinks, Reserve showers and parking, Mobile fueling, Find store amenities

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile fueling
- 🚀 Easy shower reservations
- 👍 Good fuel prices and quality products
- 👍 Clean and well-equipped stores
- 👍 Helpful and friendly staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Unreliable server connectivity
- 🐛 Issues with mobile fueling and points tracking
- 🐛 Inconsistent shower availability and wait times
- 🐛 Confusing and unintuitive app navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or verify accounts
- Inconsistent points tracking and redemption
- Shower reservations not clearing properly
- Parking reservations getting stuck in the app
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to reserve multiple showers at once
- Option to view shower queue length in the app
- Integration with Apple Wallet for loyalty card and payments
- Improved parking reservation system within the app
- Better communication about app maintenance and outages


### Fuel Forward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fuel-forward/id922282104)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Pay for fuel conveniently and securely from your driver's seat at participating gas stations. Save money with exclusive promotions and track your loyalty points. Find stations, view prices, and manage your transaction history all within the app.

**Highlights:** Convenient mobile payments at the pump, Save on fuel and access promotions, Secure mobile wallet transactions, Find nearby gas stations with directions, View fuel prices and station amenities, Track loyalty points and transaction history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and efficient
- 💡 Ability to find cheapest 76 station
- 👍 Excellent service at some locations
- 🚀 Fast and smooth experience
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/unreliable
- 🐛 Difficult to use/unorganized
- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality at different stations
- 🐛 Difficult to combine discounts/rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Pump activation failures
- Incorrect/missing discount application
- Account creation issues
- Syncing problems between old and new apps

**Requested features**

- Apple CarPlay integration
- Clearer indication of supported gas stations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pilot free?

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

### Is Fuel Forward free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pilot or Fuel Forward?

Fuel Forward is rated higher. Pilot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 211K ratings, while Fuel Forward averages 4.9 from 64K ratings.

### Do Pilot or Fuel Forward have ads?

Pilot shows ads; Fuel Forward does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pilot or Fuel Forward?

Pilot ships an update every 8 days, and Fuel Forward every 3 months. Most recently, Pilot was updated on September 25, 2026 and Fuel Forward on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pilot or Fuel Forward?

Pilot currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and Fuel Forward at #148. 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.*