Comparison

Fuel Forward vs Pearson Fuels

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

Head to head
About

Fuel Forward

Pay for fuel conveniently and securely from your driver's seat at participating gas stations. Save money with exclusive promotions and track your loyalty points. Find stations, view prices, and manage your transaction history all within the app.

Highlights
  • Convenient mobile payments at the pump
  • Save on fuel and access promotions
  • Secure mobile wallet transactions
  • Find nearby gas stations with directions
  • View fuel prices and station amenities
  • Track loyalty points and transaction history
Features
Currently charting
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The Fuel Forward® App is your mobile sidekick at Phillips 66®, Conoco® and 76® stations nationwide. Download the app today for an easy way to pay and save on fuel. No need to take out your wallet. Simply create an account in the app, add your favorite payment method, and enjoy the benefits to keep you going forward! The Fuel Forward® App allows you to: -Enjoy convenient mobile payments right from your driver’s seat -Save on fuel and get access to special promotions -Make safe, secure transactions from the mobile wallet at the pump and inside the store -Find and get directions to Phillips 66®, Conoco® and 76® stations -Discover fuel prices near you and view station amenities -View transaction history and mobile receipts -Earn and track KickBack® loyalty program points at participating locations Accepted Payment Methods: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, PayPal, Venmo, Click to Pay, Apple Pay, Direct Pay (link to your checking account), Phillips 66®, Conoco® and 76® credit cards and Phillips 66®, Conoco® and 76® gift cards. Apply for a Phillips 66®, Conoco® or 76® credit card directly through the app.* Set up your mobile wallet: 1. Create and login to your account 2. Select Wallet on the menu bar 3. Click the + sign 4. Add your favorite payment method and start saving on fuel! Pay with your phone: 1. Open the app when you’re at the station 2. Select Pay button 3. Enter your pump number and select Authorize 4. Fill up your vehicle and you’re ready to keep going forward! Your receipt will display automatically in the app. By downloading this app, you agree to receive offers, discounts, and other benefits specifically designed for app users.  If you change your mind and do not wish to receive the offers, you may delete the app at any time. * Subject to credit approval. Terms and conditions apply.

About

Pearson Fuels

Discover E85 Flex Fuel stations across California. View real-time pricing, find nearby locations, and check vehicle compatibility. Stay informed about new stations, events, and promotions.

Highlights
  • Locate E85 Flex Fuel stations
  • View real-time station prices
  • Check vehicle compatibility
  • Discover new locations
  • Stay updated on events and promotions
Features
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Find Pearson Fuels E85 locations and daily pricing in California. ● Locate E85 Flex Fuel locations near you ● See realtime station prices ● Stay up-to-date on new locations, events and promotions ● Check your vehicle compatibility ● Contact us All the info you need to Feel Good Fueling Up® is right here at your finger tips.

Screenshots

Fuel Forward3 screens
Pearson Fuels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pearson Fuels at 96% against Fuel Forward's 50%. Fuel Forward's advantage is ratings volume (64K vs 132) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fuel Forward holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fuel Forward has 64K ratings behind it against 132, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Fuel Forward's written reviews are positive against 96% of Pearson Fuels's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fuel Forward ships an update every 3 months, Pearson Fuels every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Fuel Forward versus Pearson Fuels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFuel ForwardPearson Fuels
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (64K ratings) — better4.7 (132 ratings)
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews95.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings64K — better132
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#159 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPhillips 66 CompanyPearson Fuels

Customer experience

Fuel Forward

All ratings64,188 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative43.5%

Pearson Fuels

All ratings132 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive95.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.1%

User reviews

Fuel Forward

From 64K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient and efficient
  • 💡 Ability to find cheapest 76 station
  • 👍 Excellent service at some locations
  • 🚀 Fast and smooth experience
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App not working/unreliable
  • 🐛 Difficult to use/unorganized
  • 🐛 Frequent login issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent functionality at different stations
  • 🐛 Difficult to combine discounts/rewards

Pearson Fuels

From 132 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent for finding E85 stations
  • 📍 Accurate E85 station locations
  • 💰 Clear and concise pricing
  • 🚀 User-friendly and easy to navigate
  • ✅ Updated pricing information

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ Limited to California (for some users)
  • 📉 Prices can be inaccurate in reality
  • 🚫 App cannot be deleted (for some users)

Bugs and requests

Fuel Forward

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Pump activation failures
  • Incorrect/missing discount application
  • Account creation issues
  • Syncing problems between old and new apps

Requested features

2 requests
  • Apple CarPlay integration
  • Clearer indication of supported gas stations

Pearson Fuels

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Prices on app differ from actual prices
  • App cannot be deleted for some users

In-app purchases

None

Fuel Forward

No in-app purchases

None

Pearson Fuels

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fuel Forward free?
Fuel Forward is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pearson Fuels free?
Pearson Fuels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fuel Forward or Pearson Fuels?
Fuel Forward is rated higher. Fuel Forward averages 4.9 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Pearson Fuels averages 4.7 from 132 ratings.
Do Fuel Forward or Pearson Fuels have ads?
Neither Fuel Forward nor Pearson Fuels shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fuel Forward or Pearson Fuels?
Fuel Forward ships an update every 3 months, and Pearson Fuels every 2 months. Most recently, Fuel Forward was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pearson Fuels on September 20, 2026.

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