Gaz Station is a crowdsourced mapping utility for propane and methane refueling locations on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It removes the friction of finding specialized fuel stations by relying on user-contributed data rather than static, often outdated, commercial databases.
For Motorists using propane or methane fuel who require station location data and expense tracking, alongside gas station owners seeking local visibility.
What does it look like?
Key features
Users contribute and edit locations for propane and methane refueling stations directly on the map interface.
Web-based interface for gas station owners to manage pricing, respond to reviews, and view statistics.
Calculates routes to refueling stations using Yandex.Navigator, incorporating real-time traffic and road events.
How much does it cost?
Monetization relies on B2B service fees from station owners and ad-inventory rather than direct consumer subscription.
Velocity
Dormant developmentUX improvementsShow more...
Gaz Station has been inactive for 824 days, falling well outside the threshold for active development. The latest release, which introduced map rotation and location search adjustments, remains the only version in the observed window. There is no evidence of ongoing support, feature expansion, or live operations, indicating the project has been abandoned by its developer.
Who built it?
Anastasiya Kushnir
2 apps tracked · Travel
Element - приложение водителяUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Gaz Station
How's the Travel market?
Gaz Station operates as a niche travel utility with a single store rating, reflecting limited market penetration. The 824-day gap since the last update signals a lack of competitive pressure on broader navigation incumbents.
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Key takeaways for Gaz Station
Where is it heading?
The alternative fuel mapping market is consolidating around high-frequency navigation tools that offer broader utility. Gaz Station remains exposed due to its lack of feature expansion, which will likely lead to further decline in visibility as store algorithms prioritize active titles [1, 2].
- The 824-day update gap indicates a complete halt in development, which erodes user trust and platform relevance.
The SWOT
- Crowdsourced data creates a specialized LPG/CNG database
- B2B portal enables direct station-owner engagement
- Real-time fuel pricing integration for motorists
- Automated inventory alerts for B2B portal users
Next best moves
Audit store compliance because the 824-day update gap risks removal → maintain store presence
The counter-intuitive read
The lack of updates is not just a neglect issue…
Read the full takeSince the last report: Gaz Station remains in a state of development dormancy, with the most consequential change being a more critical assessment of the platform's risk of store removal due to the 824-day update gap.
Bottom line
Gaz Station rests on a specialized database that is losing relevance as navigation incumbents integrate fuel-type filtering. Maintaining store compliance is the only viable move until the platform secures the resources for a functional refresh.
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Sources
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