# Weigel's vs Vacation Sidekick

The clearest difference is rating: Weigel's at 4.8 against Vacation Sidekick's 2.8. Weigel's also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 34) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). Vacation Sidekick's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Weigel's holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weigel's has 5K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Weigel's's written reviews are positive against 35% of Vacation Sidekick's.

Weigel's ships an update every 3 months, Vacation Sidekick every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weigel's | Vacation Sidekick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weigels/id672102391/reviews)** | [2.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-sidekick/id1496377212/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **37.7% of reviews** | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Weigel Stores. Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/672102394) | [Access VG LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/694334189) |

## What reviewers say

### Weigel's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weigels/id672102391)

Access exclusive coupons for gas, snacks, and more at participating stores. Simply present your phone at checkout to redeem savings. Get notified of nearby offers and set reminders so you never miss a deal.

**Highlights:** Save money on gas, Exclusive snack coupons, In-store coupon redemption, Nearby store locator, Coupon reminders, Limited-time offers

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient pay at the pump
- 💡 Loyalty rewards program
- 👍 Friendly customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable mobile pay feature
- 🐛 Rewards redemption issues
- 🐛 Login/password reset problems
- 💰 Higher gas prices compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when trying to access notifications
- Unable to register new payment cards
- Rewards points not properly applied at the pump

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view purchase history
- Improve rewards redemption process
- Integrate with mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
- Display real-time fuel prices in the app


### Vacation Sidekick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-sidekick/id1496377212)

Access exclusive travel and local discounts of up to 60% on hotels, car rentals, flights, activities, and more. Save on everyday purchases at restaurants, retailers, and entertainment venues. Simply show the mobile discount on your phone at checkout to redeem savings.

**Highlights:** Up to 60% off travel deals, Local discounts on dining and retail, Everyday savings on various purchases, Mobile discount redemption, Reusable offers, GPS deal finder

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weigel's free?

Weigel's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vacation Sidekick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weigel's or Vacation Sidekick?

Weigel's is rated higher. Weigel's averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Vacation Sidekick averages 2.8 from 34 ratings.

### Do Weigel's or Vacation Sidekick have ads?

Weigel's shows ads; Vacation Sidekick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weigel's or Vacation Sidekick?

Weigel's ships an update every 3 months, and Vacation Sidekick every 11 months. Most recently, Weigel's was updated on November 6, 2026 and Vacation Sidekick on November 3, 2026.

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