Fuel Rewards® program alternatives
Users often seek alternatives to the Fuel Rewards® program due to persistent app instability, login issues, and difficulty applying discounts. Many look for more reliable apps that consistently deliver on promised savings and offer broader station compatibility.
Why users look for alternatives to Fuel Rewards® program
- The app frequently crashes, logs users out, and prevents them from logging back in, often displaying error messages about incorrect data format.R1R3R7R9
- Users report that discounts, especially those from T-Mobile or other promotions, are often not applied correctly at the pump or are not reflected in the app.R6R15R18R19
- The app is described as confusing, with unclear offers and a lack of useful features like displaying station prices or hours.R2R6R18
- Some users experience issues with the app connecting to pumps or processing transactions, leading to lost time and frustration.R4R46R47
The alternatives
Upside offers cash back on gas, groceries, and restaurant purchases, allowing users to earn money back on everyday spending. Users can link their cards and receive cash directly to their bank or as gift cards.
Better for: Upside is better for users who want cash back on a wider range of purchases beyond just gas, including groceries and dining, and who are comfortable submitting receipts or linking payment cards R52R55. It's also suitable for those who frequently use specific gas stations or restaurants, though the cash back amounts may decrease over time for frequent use at the same location R53R54.
Head-to-head: Fuel Rewards® program vs UpsideMurphy Drive Rewards focuses on earning points for purchases at Murphy USA and Murphy Express stations, which can be redeemed for cents off gas or free in-store items. It aims to provide weekly incentives and sweepstakes.
Better for: Murphy Drive Rewards is better for users who primarily frequent Murphy USA or Murphy Express stations and want to earn points for gas discounts or free items R67. However, potential users should be aware of widespread login and account verification issues R65R66R68 and concerns about points being stolen .
Head-to-head: Fuel Rewards® program vs Murphy Drive RewardsGasBuddy helps users find the cheapest gas prices in their area and offers discounts through its payment program. It also provides vehicle recall information and opportunities to earn rewards through surveys.
Better for: GasBuddy is better for users primarily focused on finding the lowest gas prices and who travel frequently . It suits those who appreciate real-time pricing information (though accuracy can vary based on user updates) and are interested in additional features like vehicle recall alerts R90. However, users should be prepared for potential inaccuracies in listed prices and frequent notifications R79R89R90.
Head-to-head: Fuel Rewards® program vs GasBuddyThe 7-Eleven app provides rewards for gas and in-store purchases, aiming to offer discounts and convenience for frequent customers.
Better for: 7-Eleven is better for users who regularly shop at 7-Eleven stores and purchase gas there, seeking discounts on both fuel and convenience store items R94R96. However, users should be aware of reports of the app freezing, not honoring rewards, and issues with points disappearing R93R95.
Head-to-head: Fuel Rewards® program vs 7-ElevenThe Chevron app offers convenient mobile payment at the pump and rewards points that can be redeemed for gas discounts. It aims to provide a seamless fueling experience.
Better for: Chevron is better for users who exclusively or frequently fuel up at Chevron stations and value mobile payment convenience R108. It suits those who want to earn points for gas discounts . However, users should be aware of issues with discounts not always applying correctly R107, high upfront charges when linked to payment methods like PayPal R109, and problems with gift card integration R110.
Head-to-head: Fuel Rewards® program vs ChevronYou should stick with the Fuel Rewards® program if you are a loyal Shell customer who consistently receives and successfully applies the weekly savings and discounts, especially the $.20 off per gallon offers .
Evidence note: Murphy Drive Rewards has numerous reviews indicating significant issues with logging in, signing up, and account verification, making it difficult to assess its reward program's functionality for new users R65R66R68.
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What reviewers actually said
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- [R1] Fuel Rewards® program Continued crashing: The app in past 3 months keeps crashing and logging me out and will not allow me to log back in. I have uninstalled and reinstalled to help with issue but now I get an error and won’t even load or let me login. Even trying to go through Shell App it reacts the same. App is long overdue for an app refresh and stability improvements.
- [R3] Fuel Rewards® program App is being phased out: I guess the app is finally being phased out. It suddenly kicked me out and I couldn’t get back in. I will say I do remember getting emails stating to download the Shell App but the email didn’t have instructions on what to do since the app is being phased out. I will also say I didn’t like how the app always tried to force me to use my location when applying my discount re
- [R7] Fuel Rewards® program “The data couldn’t be read because it is not in the correct format.”: I reset my password and everything and my password still does not work. It keeps on throwing up the same error code any time i try to log in. FIX YOUR APP!!!
- [R9] Fuel Rewards® program Log-in issues: It’ll tell me the data couldn’t be read because it isn’t in the correct format when logging in.
- [R6] Fuel Rewards® program What it doesn’t do:: This app doesn’t load station prices. When the TMobile app loads points they do not display as active. Station hours would be nice for night travelers.
- [R15] Fuel Rewards® program Great price needs to be applied correctly: Love the discounts, however I wish the price of the pump would correctly apply the discount!
- [R18] Fuel Rewards® program Confusing App: The app is confusing, and I have not been able to use the reward discount from T-Mobile.
- [R19] Fuel Rewards® program Big lie: Emails telling me about the 10, 20 and 30 cent discount for my next fillup. I got the app and the discount of 20 cents was not added to the app that had credentials from the other shell rewards app.
- [R2] Fuel Rewards® program Confusing: Very confusing with offers
- [R4] Fuel Rewards® program Shell Gas: Hi guys I have been a loyal shell customer for many years and I’d like to complain about the shell gas station always doing something so that I lose my points and lose time. I go get gas because I need gas. I just spent 20 minutes at the shell by my house trying to get gas. The pump just kept saying TO CHOSE ANOTHER TYPE OF GAS. And nothing worked. I just had to go to work like that. Th
- [R46] Fuel Rewards® program Flacky at best - doesn’t give discount: They’ve tied the Fuel Rewards app with this Shell app. Since then none of my fill ups are being recognized. To the developer please reference the Exxon Mobile app for a useful and functional app. Please do better Another attempt using app. It allows you to go through the motions to pay with card but it doesn’t allow fuel discount App is a scam
- [R47] Fuel Rewards® program Can’t add card on account: App will not let me add card, when I go to terms and conditions and accept them it gives me a blank screen. Cannot redeem points or use cards to do so
- [R52] Upside Upside Is Wonderful!: Such an easy app to get money or gift cards for buying gas or using restaurants that you’d spend money on anyway!
- [R53] Upside Good early but not for long: Was well worth it early on in the experience. I made about $100 back and that was nice to have. After a couple months, now I’m seeing $.01 and $0.03 back per gallon on my usual stops and it’s just not worth the hassle at that point. One of the stations locally has $.11 back per gallon but I could never get redemptions approved there (hey Casey’s). So get it and use
- [R54] Upside This app isn’t too much worth it to me.: You can save gas, but if you go to a specific restaurant or gas station often the amount of cash back you can earn goes down. Sometimes after a while you can’t use that specific gas station or restaurant for a couple days, I mean you can you just won’t be able to earn rewards from it, because you exhausted it (used it too much). So earning cash back will in
- [R55] Upside Free $$.: I use Casey’s gas. Get their rewards and cash back from Upside. Double bonus!! Made over $220 free money. I download Amazon gift cards and free stuff!! Love it!!
- [R65] Murphy Drive Rewards Issues: I’ve been having issues with the app for a few months now about turning off the vpn on my phone and then try to reload the app back up on my phone. Still not working.
- [R66] Murphy Drive Rewards Scam: Wont let you sign up or login. Have tried multiple times. Everyday the store associate says I have tons of points available and to use them but can’t without the app….. that doesn’t work. Waste of time
- [R67] Murphy Drive Rewards Good for things and maybe a waste: Ive used the murphy app and rewards for years. I like that it keeps working and you can rev up to get points every week to get a free pop or cents off gas. However, these sweepstakes they do from time to time may just be a way for someone to waste their points. Ive not heard of anyone ever actually winning and I definitely haven't won anything so maybe just use y
- [R68] Murphy Drive Rewards App is trash: It will never let you get past after you put your information in
- [R79] GasBuddy NOT ACCURATE: I’ve given this app so many chances but I’m done. The app is NEVER updated. Always shows that there is cheap prices but when you drive there the prices are always way higher.
- [R80] GasBuddy Great but some problems and wanting answers: This app is great if you’re logged in. I ran into some trouble. I can’t seem to add my vehicle. I put in the year, make, and model and then it goes to the log screen for 1 second and goes back to the “add your vehicle” page. I don’t know if that’s a glitch or not. Another problem is connecting to Facebook. I don’t know what is going on but it says tha
- [R81] GasBuddy Meh: Its a good app but these constant deals, specials and bonuses are annoying when you’re trying to quickly get gas prices.
- [R83] GasBuddy 4 Stars: Great app for getting good deals and earning rewards, especially if you become gas buddy+. My only issue is that the surveys to earn more rewards never actually load
- [R93] 7-Eleven 711 rewards are a lie and a scam: There hasn’t been one time that I get the rewards at the pump that the app says I will get. It’s a waste of time. 711 app is a scam and waste of time. I will start getting my gas elsewhere, where they honor their rewards, and not lie about it.
- [R94] 7-Eleven Oh thank heavens: Good job overall customer service and incentives 👍🏽
- [R95] 7-Eleven Rewards points: The points don’t stay which is annoying asf had over 1000 and boom it’s gone.
- [R96] 7-Eleven Cheap and easy: Just like I like it
- [R107] Chevron .50 off per gal issue: The pump was not functioning and I switched pumps. The app indicates must redeem another 500 pts for the discount at the 2nd pump.
- [R108] Chevron Best app: So convenient and I never have to use my card are touch a lot of things on the pump
- [R109] Chevron Upfront charge too high: Love the app but hate that when it’s linked to my PayPal it charges $150 first that’s too high
- [R110] Chevron Terrible gift card services: It’s completely wrong that you can’t use your gift cards for stuff inside the stores in Las Vegas Vegas. It’s also completely wrong that you can’t transfer the balance to another gift card if that amount is below what a gallon of gas cost. If I can’t get anything in the store and I can’t put it on another gift card what am I supposed to do with all these little cards.
- [R51] Upside Misleading offers: App never honors bonus offers- there is always some “couldn’t verify receipt or purchase” when the documents work every time for normal purchases. Manual review of the purchases do not honor bonus offers, and ends up “you need to do another purchase and can’t get the bonus again that we didn’t honor”.
- [R85] GasBuddy Poor: No pricing for Sam’s and Costco. Why?
- [R89] GasBuddy Prices/grades: The prices aren’t always accurate, and “ethanol free gas” is not an option.
- [R90] GasBuddy So many notifications!!: Way too many useless notifications about games and things I don’t want. There’s no way to opt out of these notifications. App accuracy depends mostly on users confirming and updating the prices as they change at different suppliers. Sometimes you drive to a location and the price is $0.50 more than shown because users don’t update it. Unless this app makes changes, I’m se
Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store