Because gas prices always fluctuate (even changing within one day!) it\u2019s good to know that smart phone apps have committed themselves to helping you find the best deal. Three of the popular apps are listed below, with their pros and cons (note only one is compatible with Android and Blackberry):<\/p>\n
Fuel Finder <\/b><\/p>\n
Grade: B+\u2028\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $2.99<\/p>\n
Pros: Highly customizable, deep feature set<\/p>\n
Cons: Price freshness bug<\/p>\n
Compatibility: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad<\/p>\n
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This app, formerly known as Gas Buddy and still associated with the popular site by that name, has more bells and whistles than its competitors, which for the most part justifies the fact that it’s the most expensive in the category. From the main screen you can search by price or distance and get a list or map-view option, plus the ability to search other locations by ZIP code. The extra charge might be due to the \u201ccitizen gas reporter\u201d or the color-coded prices.<\/p>\n
GasBook<\/b><\/p>\n
Grade: A-\u2028\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Price: Free<\/p>\n
Pros: Fuel Log function keeps track of costs; intuitive reporting feature<\/p>\n
Cons: Free version features ads<\/p>\n
Compatibility: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad<\/p>\n
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GasBook is the most impressive free app of its type. The main search function works like most other fuel apps, toggling between a list view and map view that lets you filter your searches by price or distance. You can get a detailed screen showing fuel grades and the ability tog et directions. You can also track distance and calculate costs and fuel usage.<\/p>\n
Poynt<\/b><\/p>\n
Grade: B+\u2028\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Price: Free<\/p>\n
Pros: Maps locations directly to Google Maps or BlackBerry Maps; filters by fuel type<\/p>\n
Cons: Ad-supported; does not filter by brand<\/p>\n
Compatibility: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Phone 7<\/p>\n
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Poynt is most notable for providing information about everything from restaurants and movies to the cheapest E85 fuel. It also has the advantage of being compatible with mostly all phone platforms. You can map a station\u2019s location, or alert contacts via email or Twitter. This app is ad-supported, however, which can be very annoying, and there\u2019s no way to filter gas by brand.<\/p>\n
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Because gas prices always fluctuate (even changing within one day!) it\u2019s good to know that smart phone apps have committed themselves to helping you find the best deal. Three of the popular apps are listed below, with their pros and cons (note only one is compatible with Android and Blackberry): Fuel Finder Grade: B+\u2028\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Price: …<\/p>\n