# Alternative Fueling Stations vs E85 Navigator

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Alternative Fueling Stations at 6.4K against E85 Navigator's 1. E85 Navigator's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

E85 Navigator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alternative Fueling Stations has 6.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alternative Fueling Stations | E85 Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alternative-fueling-stations/id718577947/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e85-navigator/id6800078473/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [National Renewable Energy Laboratory](https://appshunter.io/developer/718577950) | [Steven Marckstadt](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800078475) |

## What reviewers say

### Alternative Fueling Stations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alternative-fueling-stations/id718577947)

Discover nearby fueling stations for alternative energy sources like electricity, natural gas, and biofuels. View station details, including payment options, access, and specific fuel types, all sourced from a comprehensive U.S. Department of Energy database.

**Highlights:** Locate alternative fueling stations, Use current or custom location, View stations on map or list, Filter by fuel type and radius, Access station contact and payment info, See details on chargers, blends, and access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and useful
- 👍 Comprehensive database
- 🚗 Helpful for alt-fuel vehicles
- 🗺️ Good for trip planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate station information
- 🚫 Missing locations and stations
- 🗺️ Limited map functionality
- 💰 No fuel price information

**Reported bugs**

- Stations listed as public are actually private
- App crashes when accessing certain station details
- Search results do not update when panning the map

**Requested features**

- Allow users to report closed or missing stations
- Add ability to filter by EV connector type
- Integrate with multiple map providers (e.g. Google Maps)
- Display real-time fuel prices at stations


### E85 Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e85-navigator/id6800078473)

Find, verify, and route to E85 fuel stations worldwide. This community-driven app allows users to pinpoint locations, test ethanol content, and plan routes for daily drives or group caravans. It aims to eliminate the limitations of not knowing where E85 stations are available.

**Highlights:** Find E85 gas stations globally, Verify station locations, Test ethanol content, Plan custom routes, Build driving caravans with friends

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alternative Fueling Stations free?

Alternative Fueling Stations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is E85 Navigator free?

E85 Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alternative Fueling Stations or E85 Navigator?

E85 Navigator is rated higher. Alternative Fueling Stations averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while E85 Navigator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Alternative Fueling Stations or E85 Navigator have ads?

Neither Alternative Fueling Stations nor E85 Navigator shows ads.

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