Comparison

Fuel Rewards® program vs Circle K

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fuel Rewards® program

Save money on fuel with a free loyalty program. Earn rewards on purchases, dining, and travel to get discounts on every fill-up at participating stations. Track your savings and find nearby locations.

Highlights
  • Track rewards balance and tier status
  • Activate offers
  • Link credit/debit cards for earning
  • Find ways to earn rewards
  • Locate nearby participating stations
  • Earn rewards on shopping, dining, and travel
Features
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For a limited time, all Fuel Rewards members receive instant Gold Status. The Fuel Rewards® program (aka Fuel Rewards Network or FRN), is a free loyalty program that helps you save money on fuel at over 11,000 Shell stations, nationwide. Fuel Rewards members with Gold Status save at least 5¢gal on every fill-up. You can earn additional Fuel Rewards savings when you shop, dine, book travel and more. Rewards are cumulative, and there is no limit to how much you can save. Rewards apply to any fill-up, up to 20 gallons. APP FEATURES • Track rewards balance, current tier, & tier progress • Activate offers • Link Credit & Debit cards for earning (always use as credit) • Opt Credit & Debit cards in to allow faster redemption and fueling • Find ways to earn rewards • Locate nearby Shell stations WAYS TO EARN REWARDS At Shell: With Gold Status, you’ll save at least 5¢/gal on every fill-up at participating Shell stations. Also, you can earn rewards at select Shell stations when you purchase snacks, beverages, car washes and more. Dine: Earn 10¢/gal for every $50 you spend dining with a linked Mastercard, Visa, or American Express at more than 10,000 participating restaurants nationwide. Shop: Earn at least 5¢/gal for every $50 you spend at select local and online merchants. Travel: Earn 5¢/gal for every $50 spent when you book hotels, flights and rental cars, through the Fuel Rewards program. With Mastercard: Look for exclusive offers from Mastercard to accelerate your savings. More: Find additional promotions at select regional grocery stores, other affiliated programs, and online at fuelrewards.com. Some offers must be activated prior to earning. Use the mobile app to easily activate these offers. HOW TO SAVE AT THE PUMP • Use the app to find a participating Shell or other participating fuel stations. • Enter your ALT ID (or swipe your Fuel Rewards loyalty card) at the pump before you pay • Watch the price roll back. Shell is the official fuel provider of the Fuel Rewards program. Participation varies by market. Mastercard is the preferred payment card of the Fuel Rewards program.

About

Circle K

This app helps you find nearby fuel stations, check real-time fuel prices, and access exclusive deals. It also offers features like car wash subscriptions and fuel discounts for easier and more rewarding journeys.

Highlights
  • Check real-time fuel prices
  • Find nearest stations with filters
  • Access app-only deals
  • Register for Easy Pay fuel discounts
  • Car Wash subscription
  • Sip & Save subscription
Features
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Earn rewards every time you stop. The Circle K app is home to Inner Circle — our rewards program where every visit counts. Shop in-store or fuel up, earn Visits, and cash them in for the rewards you actually want: fuel discounts, free in-store favorites, and more. App Features * Earn Visits, unlock rewards: Every qualifying in-store purchase or fuel transaction earns you a Visit. Stack them up and redeem cash in for fuel savings, free drinks, snacks, and more. * Track your progress: Watch your Visits add up and see exactly how close you are to your next reward via bonus challenges and more. * Check fuel prices at our locations: See real-time fuel prices near you and get directions. * Find your nearest station: Filter by car wash, ATM, EV charging, and more. * Save on app-only deals: Be first to find our best offers. * Register for Easy Pay fuel discounts: Save 30¢ per gallon on your first 100 gallons and 10¢ on every gallon after. About Us Circle K is part of communities across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East — one of the world's leading convenience and fuel retail businesses. Our parent company, Alimentation Couche-Tard, is a global leader in convenience and mobility, operating in 27 countries and territories, with close to 17,300 stores, of which approximately 13,200 offer road transportation fuel. Together, it’s our mission to make our customers’ lives a little easier every day. Find out more at circlek.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. Learn more about our parent company at https://corporate.couche-tard.com/

Screenshots

Fuel Rewards® program4 screens
Circle K4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Circle K at none against Fuel Rewards® program's shown. Circle K also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). Fuel Rewards® program's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (653K vs 26K). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Fuel Rewards® program against 4.8 for Circle K. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fuel Rewards® program has 653K ratings behind it against 26K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Fuel Rewards® program's written reviews are positive against 52% of Circle K's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fuel Rewards® program ships an update every 2 months, Circle K every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Fuel Rewards® program versus Circle K: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFuel Rewards® programCircle K
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (653K ratings)4.8 (26K ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews52.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings653K — better26K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#33 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB193 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperExcentusCircleK

Customer experience

Fuel Rewards® program

All ratings652,814 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews832 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative49.9%

Circle K

All ratings25,790 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews462 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative41.6%

User reviews

Fuel Rewards® program

From 653K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Useful rewards program
  • 🚗 Good for high-performance cars
  • 💳 Convenient linked credit card payment

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with login and functionality issues
  • 🔍 Unreliable price and location information
  • 🤔 Confusing and frustrating user experience
  • 🤖 Poor customer service and lack of responsiveness
  • 🔒 Security concerns with credit card information

Circle K

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient app features
  • 🚀 Efficient rewards program
  • 💡 Innovative game and contest offerings
  • 👍 Friendly and helpful store staff

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App bugs and crashes
  • 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
  • 🔋 Unreliable app performance
  • 👎 Inconsistent user experience

Bugs and requests

Fuel Rewards® program

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App randomly logging users out
  • Incorrect login/account information
  • Rewards not properly applied or tracked
  • Incompatibility with certain payment methods

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Provide accurate and up-to-date price information
  • Enhance customer support and communication
  • Simplify the user experience and make it more intuitive

Circle K

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to complete Easy Pay enrollment
  • App unable to locate user's local stores
  • Rewards not properly credited to accounts
  • Promotional offers not working as advertised

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve age verification process
  • Expand rewards program options
  • Streamline app navigation and usability
  • Enhance in-app customer support

In-app purchases

None

Fuel Rewards® program

No in-app purchases

None

Circle K

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fuel Rewards® program free?
Fuel Rewards® program is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Circle K free?
Circle K is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fuel Rewards® program or Circle K?
Circle K is rated higher. Fuel Rewards® program averages 4.7 out of 5 from 653K ratings, while Circle K averages 4.8 from 26K ratings.
Do Fuel Rewards® program or Circle K have ads?
Fuel Rewards® program shows ads; Circle K does not.
Which is updated more often, Fuel Rewards® program or Circle K?
Fuel Rewards® program ships an update every 2 months, and Circle K every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fuel Rewards® program was updated on October 2, 2026 and Circle K on October 2, 2026.

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