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Head-to-head

GasBuddy vs 7-Eleven

GasBuddy 4.7★ · Free to download 65
Winner GasBuddy
7-Eleven 4.8★ · Free to download 55

GasBuddy is the better choice for finding the cheapest gas prices across various stations, despite its accuracy issues and app glitches, while 7-Eleven is best for loyal customers seeking discounts specifically at 7-Eleven locations.

Full reviews: GasBuddy · 7-Eleven

GasBuddy offers a broader scope for finding gas deals, though it struggles with price accuracy and app stability. 7-Eleven provides consistent savings and rewards for its specific brand, but its app is also prone to freezing and glitches.

Head to head

Gas Price Accuracy & Variety edge: GasBuddyR1R6R7R8
GasBuddy GasBuddy is praised for finding cheap gas and discounts, especially for road trips, and offers features like recall information for vehicles R14. However, many users report that prices are frequently inaccurate, sometimes by a significant margin, and that the app often fails to show prices for major retailers like Sam's and Costco R1R7R31. Users also desire more fuel type options, such as ethanol-free gas R6R8.
7-Eleven 7-Eleven users appreciate the app for saving money on gas and products, with discounts often applied when using the in-app wallet R77R80. However, some users claim that the gas discounts are misleading, only applying to higher-priced stations, making the actual savings negligible compared to other low-priced stations R61.
App Functionality & Reliability tieR2R4R5R9
GasBuddy GasBuddy users report numerous issues with the app's functionality, including freezing, not loading, and displaying 'no internet' errors despite connectivity . Features like adding vehicles, connecting to Facebook, and loading surveys often glitch R2R5R9. Recent updates have reportedly broken the ability to edit fuel log prices, which is crucial for tracking discounts R30. Some users also complain about the lack of a functional favorites feature and the app not showing stations along a route R4.
7-Eleven The 7-Eleven app is frequently criticized for being glitchy, laggy, freezing, and slow, making it difficult to use . Users also experience problems with account creation and verification codes . Some report issues with notifications not deleting and the app taking up too much storage .
Rewards & Promotions tieR3R5R14R16
GasBuddy GasBuddy offers rewards and discounts, with some users finding them beneficial R5R14. However, there are significant complaints about rewards not loading, receipt capture features not working, and discounts disappearing or not being honored R5R16R19. Some users also express frustration with constant deals and bonuses that clutter the interface R3.
7-Eleven 7-Eleven provides rewards and discounts on gas and in-store items, which many users appreciate R77. However, there are reports of rewards points disappearing, promotions not working, and free drink punches not being credited R61. Some users feel the value of rewards has decreased while item prices have risen .
User Experience & Interface tieR3R12R19R20
GasBuddy GasBuddy is described as simple to read and use by some R20. However, many users find the app cluttered with ads and non-gas related content, making it difficult to quickly find gas prices R3R12R19. There are also complaints about excessive, unwanted notifications that cannot be opted out of R12.
7-Eleven 7-Eleven's app is generally seen as easy to use for saving on gas . However, some users dislike the interface color and find the app cumbersome . There are also complaints about rude employees at some 7-Eleven locations, which impacts the overall brand experience .
Customer Support & Account Management tieR28R46R52R57
GasBuddy GasBuddy users report poor customer support, with difficulties getting help, unlinking bank accounts, and stopping marketing emails after account cancellation R28R46R52R57. Some users also experienced issues with account cancellation and continued billing R46.
7-Eleven 7-Eleven users have reported bad customer service experiences, including issues with refunds for wrong orders and representatives hanging up . There are also complaints about stores not accepting 7-Eleven rewards or the app .
Pick GasBuddy if

you prioritize finding the lowest gas prices across various stations and are willing to tolerate occasional price inaccuracies and app glitches R14.

Pick 7-Eleven if

you are a frequent 7-Eleven customer looking for exclusive discounts on gas and in-store purchases, and are comfortable with a potentially laggy app experience R77R80R97.

Evidence note: Both apps have a high volume of negative recent reviews, particularly concerning app functionality and the reliability of stated discounts or prices. GasBuddy's issues largely revolve around price accuracy and app performance, while 7-Eleven's focus more on app glitches and the perceived value of its rewards.

Frequently asked

How accurate are GasBuddy's prices?
GasBuddy's prices are often reported as inaccurate by users, with actual prices at the pump sometimes being $0.20 to $0.50 higher than listed R1R12R31. The accuracy depends heavily on users updating prices, and older prices are not always filtered out R12R30.
Does the 7-Eleven app offer real gas savings?
Yes, the 7-Eleven app offers real gas savings, with many users reporting discounts of $0.05 per gallon or more, especially when using the in-app wallet R77R80R97. However, some users claim these discounts are misleading, as they may only apply to higher-priced stations, resulting in similar final prices to other low-cost stations without discounts R61.
Are there issues with GasBuddy's rewards program?
Yes, users report several issues with GasBuddy's rewards program, including surveys not loading, receipt capture features failing, and discounts disappearing or not being honored R5R16R19. Some users also find the constant deals and bonuses annoying R3.

What reviewers actually said

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  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. [R6] GasBuddy 3/5 · US Dearly needs a pure gas option: With the introduction of e15 and spreading of that garbage they really should add a pure gas selection I personally run it in my gladiator Mojave and it’s worth the extra cost for me my truck runs noticeably better it’s better for the fuel system and frankly I don’t want to run something that absorbs water automatic 5 star if they add this feature
  3. [R7] GasBuddy 1/5 · US Poor: No pricing for Sam’s and Costco. Why?
  4. [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
  5. [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
  6. [R4] GasBuddy 1/5 · US favorites prices?: why you hiding them?
  7. [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
  8. [R9] GasBuddy 3/5 · US Ok but…: Can’t sign in using Facebook, non stop error message every time.
  9. [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.
  10. [R14] GasBuddy 5/5 · US Awesome App!!: I use this any and every time we Travel!! It’s the best for real time pricing, and has great discounts! AND… I love how you can add your vehicle information, and it will give you recall information!! Definitely recommend this app!!
  11. [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.
  12. [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
  13. [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
  14. [R20] GasBuddy 5/5 · US The best gas price app: To is the best gas price app, period. It’s simple to read and it’s simple to use. Don’t bother with other gas apps
  15. [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.
  16. [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.
  17. [R52] GasBuddy 1/5 · US Poor support: good luck getting help when you need it
  18. [R57] GasBuddy 1/5 · US Trash: Absolute trash. Card kept declining at the pumps because I had to manually pay each transaction. Defeated the entire purpose of the App. Nasty customer service reps too. Good luck!
  19. [R30] GasBuddy 3/5 · US Good could be GREAT: UPDATE: Not sure why I can’t edit the price on previous fuel log or on the price of the fuel log. The pump price may change for those that use rewards or other ways to lower the general price. Please fix this. Old review: In the sorting function, it’d be great to sort by last reported. That’s more important than distance!! I don’t trust prices older than 3 hours because not
  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. [R61] 7-Eleven 1/5 · US 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.
  22. [R77] 7-Eleven 5/5 · US SO CONVENIENT !: I love getting discounts on gas!
  23. [R80] 7-Eleven 5/5 · US Rewards: Love cheaper gas and cheaper drinks! Always convenient
  24. [R97] 7-Eleven 5/5 · US Love the savings!: I love the savings that are available on the 7-Eleven app! If you've use your wallet on the app to pay for gas you get extra discounts off per gallon, there's discounts all over the app for you to save money in the store! Literally one of the most used apps on my phone!!

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