About Fuelbook
I got tired of guessing why my gas money seemed to vanish so fast. Every other mileage app I’d tried felt like a bloated mess, asking for permissions it didn’t need or trying to be a social network for drivers. I installed Fuelbook on my Galaxy A54 a few months back, fully expecting to delete it after a week like the others. The bar was low: just let me log a fill-up without ten taps and calculate the MPG correctly. To its credit, it cleared that bar immediately. The interface was stark, almost utilitarian, which I actually appreciated. No fluff, just a blank log waiting for data. It felt like a tool, not a toy, and that’s what kept me opening it every time I pulled into a station.
Core Features
The feature set is brutally focused on logging and analysis. You enter odometer, gallons, total cost, and price per gallon—the holy quartet of fuel tracking. It spits back your tank MPG, overall average, and cost per mile. There’s a trip log, which is just a glorified note attached to a fill-up, but it works. The charts are basic line graphs; they get the job done showing trends but won’t win any design awards. What I really dig is how it handles the data you give it. For example, after my third fill-up, it started showing me a rolling 3-tank average alongside the lifetime one. That’s a smart touch for spotting real trends versus a single anomalous tank. I also found a hidden gem: you can export all your logs to a CSV file from the settings menu. As a data nerd, that sold me more than any fancy graph.
Real-World Use
This is where Fuelbook earned its keep. I have a regular Tuesday commute that takes me past three different gas stations. I always thought the cheapo station by the highway was the best deal. Fuelbook proved me dead wrong. After two months of consistent logging, the data was undeniable: my car averaged 29.1 MPG on the “premium” brand gas from the station a mile out of my way, and only 26.8 MPG on the budget fuel. The cheaper per-gallon price was a complete illusion. I wouldn’t have caught that 2.3 MPG difference without tracking every single tank. Another time, I noticed a sudden dip in my average. A check of my notes reminded me that was the week my brother borrowed the car for a moving trip, loaded to the roof. The app didn’t just show me numbers; it connected them to real life.
Pricing & Value
It’s free. There’s no “pro” version, no subscription nag, no paywall locking basic features. You see banner ads along the bottom of the screen, but they’re text-based and don’t jump around. I’ve never accidentally clicked one. For the sheer utility it provides—turning vague gas anxiety into concrete, actionable numbers—the trade-off of a little ad space is a no-brainer. I’d have probably paid a few bucks for an ad-free version, but the fact they don’t even ask makes me respect the developer. It feels like a finished product they’re just letting people use.
Updates & Support
I’ve had it through a few updates. One back in March specifically mentioned “optimizations for Android 14,” which my A54 runs, and I did notice the app felt a snappier afterwards. It’s clearly maintained. I’ve never had to contact support, which is the best kind of support. Browsing the Play Store reviews, I see the developer is active, responding to bug reports within a day or two, often asking for more details to fix issues. That’s a good sign. The app itself has a decent FAQ tucked in the menu that answers practical questions, like whether to reset the trip meter (it says not to bother, which I agree with).
Data & Privacy
This was my first question. The app asks for zero permissions on install—no location, no contacts, nothing. All your data lives on your device. The privacy policy, which I actually read, states they use the ad network for the banners, but your fuel log data isn’t sent to their servers unless you explicitly use a backup feature (which is opt-in). For a power user who hates apps snooping, this is a huge plus. My driving patterns and spending habits stay on my phone. The CSV export means I own my data completely. In a world where every app wants to monetize your life, Fuelbook’s hands-off approach is refreshingly honest.
What core data does Fuelbook require to calculate my fuel economy?
Fuelbook needs the four key pieces of information from each fill-up: odometer reading, gallons pumped, total cost, and price per gallon. From these, it automatically calculates your tank MPG, overall average, and cost per mile.
Can I export my fuel logs from Fuelbook to use in a spreadsheet?
Yes, you can export all your logs to a CSV file directly from the settings menu. This is a great feature for data lovers who want to analyze their fuel history in Excel or Google Sheets.
My MPG seems off after the first few fill-ups. Is there a way to see a more reliable trend?
Fuelbook automatically shows a rolling 3-tank average alongside your lifetime average after you've logged a few fill-ups. This helps you spot real trends and smooth out the impact of a single anomalous tank, like a bad batch of gas or a heavy-traffic week.
I accidentally entered the wrong odometer reading. Can I edit or delete a past fill-up entry?
Yes, you can edit or delete any past entry by tapping on it in your log. Just correct the odometer, gallons, or cost, and Fuelbook will recalculate all your averages and charts automatically.
How does Fuelbook compare to other mileage apps like Fuelly or GasBuddy?
Unlike apps that try to be social networks or ask for unnecessary permissions, Fuelbook is a focused, utilitarian tool. It strips away all the fluff and gives you exactly what you need: quick fill-up logging, accurate MPG calculations, and a clean CSV export, without trying to connect you to other drivers.
