# Essence&CO

> Compare fuel prices at nearby stations or on route.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ripplemotion.android.EssenceLite](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ripplemotion.android.EssenceLite)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ripplemotion.android.EssenceLite`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Essence&CO
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 4,154,029
- **Rating:** 3.31 / 5 (22,668 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2012-03-28
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ripplemotion.android.EssenceLite)
- **Website:** [http://mon-essence.fr/landing](http://mon-essence.fr/landing)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mon-essence.fr/privacy-essence/](https://mon-essence.fr/privacy-essence/)

## Description

"Essence&CO" is a free Android app that enables users to compare fuel prices at nearby gas stations using geolocation or an interactive map, ensuring savings and convenience while filling up. With a community-updated database and criteria-based searches, users can easily find the best prices and identify stations offering AdBlue. Launched in 2008 in France, it has over 6 million downloads and helps users save an average of 100 euros annually.

## Rankings

- #27,643 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.ripplemotion.android.EssenceLite.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Essence&CO is seen as useful for travelers and for those who don't speak the local language, supported by a sizable, up-to-date station database and positive long-term user sentiment. However, recurring issues undermine reliability: the app often won't open or connect, and information (prices and station status) is frequently outdated or inaccurate. Users also report bugs, heavy ads, and map problems, along with concerns over data permissions. Some suggest enhancements like reporting out-of-stock stations and a map view. Overall, utility is evident but data reliability and stability are major concerns.

### Pros

- Useful during travel, especially for users who don't speak the local language.
- Large and up-to-date database of fuel stations.
- Generally positive sentiment from long-time users; the app is usable for many people.

### Cons

- App often fails to open or connect.
- Data inaccuracies/outdated fuel prices and station statuses.
- Buggy performance with slow loading and heavy ads; map features don’t function well.
- Privacy concerns due to unnecessary data permission requests.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ripplemotion.android.EssenceLite)