Comparison

Petro vs Bus Ottawa

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

Head to head
About

Petro

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
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Welcome to the future of fueling with the Petro-Canada mobile app, designed to make your gas station visits quicker, easier, and more rewarding. Say goodbye to traditional payment methods and hello to a seamless, contactless experience right from your smartphone. Key Features: · Contactless Payment at the Pump: Enjoy the convenience of paying for your fuel without leaving your car. Our app supports Apple Pay and credit cards, ensuring a secure and hassle-free transaction every time. · Fueling Session Start: Begin your fueling session directly through the app. Just select your pump number and fuel type, and you're ready to go. · Car Wash Activation: Need a wash? Activate the car wash feature via the app and drive into a cleaner vehicle without the hassle. · Digital Wallet: Safely store up to 2 credit cards in your digital wallet for faster payments. Our encrypted system keeps your information secure, giving you peace of mind. · Petro-Points Rewards: Every purchase earns you Petro-Points. Use them to pay for fuel, redeem for eGift cards, or save them up for even bigger rewards. · Vacuum Activation: Vehicle dirty inside the vehicle? Activate the vacuum service via the app for an all-around clean. · Card Management: Easily manage your Petro-Canada cards. Check balances, reload, and monitor your transactions all in one place. · Station Locator: Find the nearest Petro-Canada location with just a tap. Get directions, operating hours, and available services to plan your visit.

About

Bus Ottawa

Features
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The Ottawa Bus Tracker app is used to look at bus schedules for stops, find stops near you, see the route of a bus and many other things. In the future, we will add features such as GPS tracking of busses as well as notifications for when your bus will arrive. This app was made as a final project for Harvard’s CS50X course.

Screenshots

Petro4 screens
Bus Ottawa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bus Ottawa at 8.0 against Petro's 16.0. On price, ads, 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Petro versus Bus Ottawa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetroBus Ottawa
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (260 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings260 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPetro-CanadaDennis McNamer

Bugs and requests

Petro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Bus Ottawa

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Petro

No in-app purchases

None

Bus Ottawa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Petro free?
Petro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bus Ottawa free?
Bus Ottawa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Petro or Bus Ottawa have ads?
Neither Petro nor Bus Ottawa shows ads.

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