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Head-to-head

GasBuddy vs Murphy Drive Rewards

GasBuddy 4.7★ · Free to download 70
Winner GasBuddy
Murphy Drive Rewards 4.8★ · Free to download 40

GasBuddy is the better choice for finding gas prices and managing fuel logs, despite its issues with ad clutter and occasional price inaccuracies, while Murphy Drive Rewards is severely hampered by persistent login and app functionality problems.

Full reviews: GasBuddy · Murphy Drive Rewards

GasBuddy excels at providing gas price information and offers rewards, though users report issues with price accuracy and app stability. Murphy Drive Rewards, despite its high lifetime rating, is plagued by widespread login failures and technical glitches that prevent users from accessing its reward benefits.

Head to head

Gas Price Accuracy & Features edge: GasBuddyR1R7R8R11
GasBuddy GasBuddy is praised for finding the best gas prices and discounts, especially for travel, and offers features like vehicle recall information, but users frequently report that prices are inaccurate or outdated, and some stations (like Sam's and Costco) are missing. There's also a strong demand for an 'ethanol-free' gas option.
Murphy Drive Rewards Murphy Drive Rewards users appreciate the gas discounts and savings, often citing it as the 'best price' at Murphy stations. However, the app's core function of finding stations or displaying correct locations is sometimes flawed, with users reporting it shows stations hundreds of miles away instead of nearby ones.
Ease of Use & Interface edge: GasBuddyR3R4R12R19
GasBuddy GasBuddy is generally considered simple to read and use, but many users find the app cluttered with ads, deals, and notifications, making it difficult to quickly find gas prices. Key features like 'favorites' are either hidden or non-functional, and the app lacks CarPlay integration.
Murphy Drive Rewards When it works, Murphy Drive Rewards is described as easy to use, primarily for punching in a phone number to get savings. However, the overwhelming issue is the inability to log in or sign up, which renders the interface inaccessible for many users.
Reliability & Performance edge: GasBuddyR2R9R10R13
GasBuddy GasBuddy suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including login problems (especially with Facebook), inability to add vehicles, app crashes, and features like receipt snapping or daily spins not working. Recent updates have reportedly worsened the app's stability, with users experiencing endless loading screens, 'no internet' messages, and inability to update fuel logs.
Murphy Drive Rewards Murphy Drive Rewards is severely unreliable, with a pervasive issue of users being unable to log in or sign up due to verification codes not being sent or the 'server is too busy' error. Many users report the app not opening, crashing, or accounts disappearing, making it impossible to access points or discounts. Updates often exacerbate these problems.
Price/Value & Rewards edge: GasBuddyR5R15R16R19
GasBuddy GasBuddy offers rewards and discounts, with some users finding it essential for savings. However, there are complaints about discounts not displaying correctly, points not accumulating, and issues with redeeming prizes. Some users also express discomfort with providing credit card information for discounts.
Murphy Drive Rewards Murphy Drive Rewards provides points for purchases and offers cents-off gas discounts, which users appreciate for savings. However, many users report issues with points being stolen, accounts being deleted with points lost, and limitations on gas discounts (e.g., cutting off at 7 gallons instead of 20). The 'rev up' feature for weekly points also frequently stops working.
Customer Support edge: GasBuddyR28R34R46R52
GasBuddy GasBuddy's customer service is criticized for being unresponsive or denying knowledge of advertised prizes. Users also report issues with unsubscribing from marketing emails and difficulty unlinking bank accounts after cancellation.
Murphy Drive Rewards Murphy Drive Rewards users frequently report no response to emails or surveys for assistance, and difficulty contacting support. Some users were told their accounts were deleted when they were not, and there's no way to contact support when verification codes fail to arrive.
Pick GasBuddy if

You prioritize finding competitive gas prices across various stations and are willing to tolerate occasional inaccuracies, app clutter, and minor bugs . You value features like fuel logs and recall information, even if they sometimes glitch .

Pick Murphy Drive Rewards if

You primarily fuel up at Murphy stations and are seeking a rewards program, provided you can successfully navigate the app's significant login and functionality issues . You are comfortable with a simpler app experience focused solely on rewards and discounts .

Evidence note: Murphy Drive Rewards has a higher lifetime rating, but recent reviews overwhelmingly highlight critical, long-standing issues with login, account access, and app functionality, making it difficult for users to even access the app's benefits. This skews the comparison, as GasBuddy's issues, while numerous, generally pertain to feature refinement and occasional bugs rather than complete inaccessibility.

Frequently asked

Are the gas prices accurate on GasBuddy?
GasBuddy's prices are often reported as inaccurate, with users finding them to be significantly higher (20-50 cents) than listed when they arrive at the station, or simply outdated R1R11R31R37.
Can I use GasBuddy with CarPlay?
No, GasBuddy users have reported that the app cannot be accessed on CarPlay, despite being downloaded on their iPhone R42.
Does Murphy Drive Rewards have login issues?
Yes, Murphy Drive Rewards is plagued by widespread and persistent login issues, with many users unable to sign up or log in because they do not receive verification codes or encounter a 'server is too busy' error that can last for days R61R66R70R79.
Can I lose points on Murphy Drive Rewards?
Yes, users have reported losing points on Murphy Drive Rewards, with some claiming their accounts were deleted along with thousands of points, or that points were stolen by others who randomly entered phone numbers at the pump R69R76R88R109.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] GasBuddy 1/5 · US 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.
  2. [R7] GasBuddy 1/5 · US Poor: No pricing for Sam’s and Costco. Why?
  3. [R8] GasBuddy 4/5 · US Ethanol Free gasoline type needed: Great app for fuel prices but there is a needed additional type of fuel that should be listed if available at stations. Ethanol free or also known as Recreational fuel should be added to benefit consumers who look for this ethanol free pure gasoline that is needed for small engines, marine engines and older engines that need to be protected from the corrosive ef
  4. [R11] GasBuddy 4/5 · US Prices/grades: The prices aren’t always accurate, and “ethanol free gas” is not an option.
  5. [R3] GasBuddy 3/5 · US Meh: Its a good app but these constant deals, specials and bonuses are annoying when you’re trying to quickly get gas prices.
  6. [R4] GasBuddy 1/5 · US favorites prices?: why you hiding them?
  7. [R12] GasBuddy 3/5 · US 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
  8. [R19] GasBuddy 1/5 · US Broken bugged fraudulent business: Discounts don’t display properly. Certain gas back and fuel savings discounts show then disappear when reopening the app reappearing again minutes later. Fuel savings discounts only displays for 1 or two stations but shows full price for other stations that accept the same. They seem more focused on flooding the app with adds than its functionality. Other apps
  9. [R2] GasBuddy 4/5 · US 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
  10. [R9] GasBuddy 3/5 · US Ok but…: Can’t sign in using Facebook, non stop error message every time.
  11. [R10] GasBuddy 1/5 · US Suck now: App stopped working today. Says no internet. I have internet.
  12. [R13] GasBuddy 1/5 · US No stations found: Website shows plenty of stations around me, but the app shows nothing. Useless.
  13. [R5] GasBuddy 4/5 · US 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
  14. [R15] GasBuddy 3/5 · US Latest update: I’m unable to claim daily spin points.
  15. [R16] GasBuddy 2/5 · US False Advertisement in Features: This app, literally, claims to offer a feature where it will also give you points for receipts snapped… But then when you try to snap the receipts, the app will not successfully do so. You literally have to try repeated times to take pictures of one receipt, which I think the app does on purpose to prevent you from trying to accumulate points with several receipts.
  16. [R28] GasBuddy 1/5 · US Gas buddy from HELL: I decided to check this app out, downloaded it February 2026 and the same day deleted it deciding it wasn’t needed. Here it is 5 months later snd I CAN’T STOP THEIR MARKETING EMAILS 😡. You can’t unsubscribe from Gas Buddy and you can’t reply to their emails.
  17. [R34] GasBuddy 1/5 · US False advertising: Don’t help them out by giving gas prices. They advertise prizes that they don’t honor. I won 3 months of SiriusXM and went to redeem but nothing happened. When I emailed customer service, their response was they don’t recall having such a prize. That’s false advertising. You’re a fool if you work for them for free.
  18. [R46] GasBuddy 1/5 · US Canceled my account in march but still get billed: And I’ve emailed and talked to over five people since then. I’ve deleted my account even! It wouldn’t let me unlink my bank either, so that’s sketchy, now I know why. This used to be a good app, but now it’s a scam and the devs clearly don’t care cus it’s had single star reviews since last year.
  19. [R52] GasBuddy 1/5 · US Poor support: good luck getting help when you need it
  20. [R31] GasBuddy 1/5 · US Missing accurate prices of most stations missing prices of lots of stations: Installing this app was a waste of my time a lot of the gas stations didn’t have prices while others had inaccurate prices I don’t know what the point of this app is if they don’t have accurate data uninstalling. Additionally, any gas stations where you get cash back charges $.40-$.60 more than the average station. This a
  21. [R37] GasBuddy 1/5 · US Waste of time: Used this for a month every time I needed gas. The price was never accurate. What’s the point of this app?
  22. [R42] GasBuddy 3/5 · US CarPlay?: Why can’t I access the GasBuddy app (which is downloaded on my iPhone already) on CarPlay in my car? If there’s a way to do it, please tell me!
  23. [R61] Murphy Drive Rewards 1/5 · US 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.
  24. [R66] Murphy Drive Rewards 3/5 · US Texting code to sign in: Since I have gotten this app, I have tried to login every day. Not once have you sent a code to my phone to enter. Ridulous
  25. [R70] Murphy Drive Rewards 1/5 · US Log in/ sign up doesn’t work: Every time I try to log in using my mobile number I get “server is busy. Try again in 5 minutes”. Every. Single. Time. After reading reviews this has been happening for at least 4 years… so obviously whoever is running the app doesn’t care. The good reviews have to be fake lol. No one can seem to get in!!
  26. [R79] Murphy Drive Rewards 1/5 · US No Code Received: I have tried over, and over to get the code sent to my phone number, and email. I have been unable to verify my account, due to not receiving any sort of code. I have looked over the phone number and email, and both are correct. I have waited for over 30 minutes to receive a code, but no such luck. I may change my review, if I could get any help with this issue, otherwise the ap
  27. [R69] Murphy Drive Rewards 3/5 · US Points can easily be stolen: I have used this app for years now. Never had a problem with it. Murphy or Casey’s is usually where I get gas. BUT since all you have to enter is your phone number, someone can randomly enter numbers until they strike points. Today someone stole 400 points from me that I was going to use for a trip this weekend. I’m not happy. There needs to be a pin or something added
  28. [R76] Murphy Drive Rewards 1/5 · US Used to be OK.: Had account for YEARS. To the point of earning over 4,000 points. Servers had issue on May 15th…my spouse and I both had issue with app that day, so it wasn’t just me. App becomes functional again and my account is gone along with points. Tells me I never had an account. Sent 3 emails and 2 surveys for assistance. All went unanswered. Tried to call, was told I deleted the account w
  29. [R88] Murphy Drive Rewards 1/5 · US Cheated: I had $.50 off per gallon and they went and logged me out of my account and when I went to log back in, they said it was having trouble wait for later. I signed in later and they had taken away all of my cents off, and I only had nine points left.
  30. [R109] Murphy Drive Rewards 1/5 · US They deleted my account: I was working on saving up to a dollar off. I had 9 hundred plus points. I tried logging into my account and it was as if I never made an account. I logged into using my regular login and it said I was “ Creating an account” I reached out to them and still haven’t heard or received anything. So now I’m back at 0 with a “New” account using my original login. I’ve had this

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store