# Petro vs BC Hydro EV

The clearest difference is update cadence: Petro at every 11 days against BC Hydro EV's every 2 months. Petro also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (260 vs 32). BC Hydro EV's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 11%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 — 4.3 for Petro against 4.3 for BC Hydro EV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Petro has 260 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Petro's written reviews are positive against 29% of BC Hydro EV's.

Petro ships an update every 11 days, BC Hydro EV every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Petro | BC Hydro EV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petro-canada/id792882134/reviews) | **[4.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bc-hydro-ev/id1453192175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **260** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | **28.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 200 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Petro-Canada](https://appshunter.io/developer/792882138) | [British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033653145) |

## What reviewers say

### Petro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petro-canada/id792882134)

This app streamlines gas station visits with contactless payment, fuel session initiation, and car wash activation directly from your smartphone. Manage your payment methods, earn rewards, and locate nearby stations for a convenient and efficient experience.

**Highlights:** Contactless payment at the pump, Start fueling session via app, Activate car wash, Digital wallet for credit cards, Earn and redeem Petro-Points, Activate vacuum service, Manage Petro-Canada cards, Station locator with directions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient contactless payment
- 🚀 Integrated rewards program
- 👍 Great gas quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes or fails to load
- 🐛 Unreliable car wash functionality
- 🐛 Login and account issues
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive app
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in due to invalid email error
- App crashes when trying to use car wash
- Pump authorization fails frequently
- Inability to remove car wash passes from app

**Requested features**

- Add digital card to Apple Wallet
- Improve car wash pass management
- Provide better customer support
- Enhance app stability and reliability


### BC Hydro EV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bc-hydro-ev/id1453192175)

Locate and manage EV charging sessions across multiple networks. Find nearby stations, check real-time availability, activate charging, and track your history. Securely pay for sessions and manage RFID cards for a seamless electric vehicle charging experience.

**Highlights:** Find nearby EV chargers, Check real-time charger availability, Activate charging sessions, Track charging history, Pay for charging, Manage RFID cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Petro free?

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

### Is BC Hydro EV free?

BC Hydro EV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Petro or BC Hydro EV?

BC Hydro EV is rated higher. Petro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while BC Hydro EV averages 4.3 from 32 ratings.

### Do Petro or BC Hydro EV have ads?

Neither Petro nor BC Hydro EV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Petro or BC Hydro EV?

Petro ships an update every 11 days, and BC Hydro EV every 2 months. Most recently, Petro was updated on October 29, 2026 and BC Hydro EV on October 29, 2026.

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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.*