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FuelBuddy - Find the Cheapest Gas Stations Near Yo

· v0.1.10
★★★☆☆ (6) ↓ 100 downloads 2 Free

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Find the best gas prices around you directly from your Garmin watch! FuelBuddy shows you nearby gas stations sorted by price, with distance and navigation support. **The app is FREE to use and try!** With support for 140+ different Garmin devices, you can test if it works perfectly on your specific device. Due to the wide variety of Garmin hardware, we encourage everyone to try it out risk-free. ## Features ### Free Features: - View current best gas price on main screen - See distance to cheapest station - Real-time price updates - Glance view for quick price check - Background updates every 15 minutes ### Pro Features (Available After Trial): - List all nearby gas stations sorted by price - View detailed station information - Navigate to gas stations - Select fuel type (E5, E10, Diesel) - Adjust search radius (0.5 - 25 km) - Access full station details ## Setup Instructions **Important:** Before using this app, you need to obtain an API key from Tankerkoenig: 1. Visit: https://onboarding.tankerkoenig.de/ to get your free API key 2. Register for free access (European gas station price data) 3. Configure your API key in the Garmin IQ app settings 4. Open the app and let it find stations near you ## How to Use 1. **First Time Setup:** - Get your free Tankerkoenig API key from the link above - Enter it in the Garmin IQ app (Settings → FuelBuddy → API Key) - Open the app and allow GPS location access - The app will automatically fetch nearby stations 2. **Daily Use:** - Launch the app to see the best price at a glance - Tap the screen to access quick menu with "Station Details" and "List Stations" - Use menu button for full settings and options - Select a station from the list to see all details - Tap on station details to navigate to the station - Check glance view for instant price updates without opening the app ## Display Features - **Main Screen:** Shows best price, distance, and last update time - **Distance Display:** See how far away the cheapest station is - **Price Display:** Large, easy-to-read price in EUR - **Time Stamp:** Know when the data was last updated - **Station List:** All nearby stations sorted by price - **Station Details:** Full info including all fuel prices, address, and brand - **Glance View:** Quick price check from your watch face ## Navigation Features - **Waypoint Navigation:** Save station as waypoint for native Garmin navigation - **Google Maps Fallback:** Opens Google Maps on your phone if waypoint not supported - **Distance-Based Sorting:** Closest cheapest options shown first ## Requirements - GPS-enabled Garmin watch - Phone with Garmin Connect app installed - Internet connection on your watch/phone - Free Tankerkoenig API key (covers most euro) ## Upgrade to Pro Get full access to station lists, detailed views, and navigation! Browse all nearby stations, compare prices, and navigate to your preferred station with ease. ## Compatible Devices Supports 140+ Garmin devices including: - Fenix series (5, 6, 7, 8, Chronos, E) - Forerunner series (55, 165, 245, 255, 265, 570, 645, 745, 935, 945, 955, 965, 970) - Epix series (2, 2 Pro) - Venu series (1, 2, 3, 4, Sq) - Vivoactive series (3, 4, 5, 6) - Instinct series (2, 3, Crossover, E) - Enduro series (1, 2, 3) - MARQ luxury series - Approach golf series - D2 aviation series - Descent diving series - Edge cycling computers (520, 530, 540, 820, 830, 840, 1030, 1040, 1050) - And many more! ## Background Updates FuelBuddy uses background services to keep your prices fresh: - Automatic updates every 15 minutes - Low battery impact - Glance view always shows latest data - No need to open the app for updates ## Privacy & Data - GPS location used only for finding nearby stations - No personal data stored or transmitted - All data from public Tankerkoenig API - API requests include anonymous device ID only ## Support Need help? Visit: https://si-server.info/btanken/help.php ## tags billiger tanken, tan

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gps fix

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Compatible with 204 devices
Updated Apr 14, 2026
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