Petro vs CommuteOttawa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
CommuteOttawa
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The CommuteOttawa app provides residents with a way to get alerts that they are approaching schools, red light cameras, incidents, construction and other events, and adjust their speed and approach towards or presence in those areas. It can help remind you of things on the road just ahead of you. It is geared to ensure you are a safer and smarter commuter in the City. DISCLAIMER: This app is not affiliated with the City of Ottawa or any other government agency. Data is sourced from the City of Ottawa's Open Data portal at https://open.ottawa.ca
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Petro at Free against CommuteOttawa's $2.99. Petro also leads on ads (none vs shown). CommuteOttawa's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Petro is free to download; CommuteOttawa costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Petro ships an update every 11 days, CommuteOttawa every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Petro | CommuteOttawa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (260 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 260 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 200 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Petro-Canada | kno |
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
CommuteOttawa
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Petro
No in-app purchases
CommuteOttawa
No in-app purchases
