# Petro vs HonkMobile

The clearest difference is rating: HonkMobile at 4.6 against Petro's 4.3. HonkMobile also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 11%) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 260). Petro's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). 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.

HonkMobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HonkMobile has 3.1K ratings behind it against 260, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Petro's written reviews are positive against 26% of HonkMobile's.

Petro ships an update every 11 days, HonkMobile every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Petro | HonkMobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petro-canada/id792882134/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honkmobile/id816255029/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 260 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | **25.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 200 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Petro-Canada](https://appshunter.io/developer/792882138) | [Honk Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/816255032) |

## 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


### HonkMobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honkmobile/id816255029)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Easily pay for parking on your phone at thousands of locations across Canada and the US. Avoid pay stations and parking tickets by booking in real-time or reserving spots in advance. Save time and money on hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly parking.

**Highlights:** Mobile parking payment, Real-time and advance reservations, Save up to 40% on parking, Hourly, daily, weekly, monthly options, Mapview of available spots, Meter feeding from phone, Notifications before session expiry

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient and quick
- 📱 Saves vehicle information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Expensive parking rates
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- ❌ Unreliable - users still get tickets
- 🕰️ Lack of flexible time options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or doesn't load
- Issues with login and account setup
- Incorrect parking time/charges

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel/refund unused time
- Option to pay for custom time increments
- Better support for international users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Petro free?

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

### Is HonkMobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Petro or HonkMobile?

HonkMobile is rated higher. Petro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while HonkMobile averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Petro or HonkMobile have ads?

Neither Petro nor HonkMobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Petro or HonkMobile?

Petro ships an update every 11 days, and HonkMobile every 6 weeks. Most recently, Petro was updated on November 1, 2026 and HonkMobile on November 1, 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.*