# Drilling Simulator 3 — Oil & Gas Training Tool

> Oil and gas drilling and well control simulator for training and practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Carlos Moura.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drilling-simulator-3/id1168298221 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Carlos Moura](https://appshunter.io/developer/407501202)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: $49.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-11-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drilling-simulator-3/id1168298221/reviews.md

## What is Drilling Simulator 3?

This is a project for Drilling and Well Control optimized for iPhones and iPads.

This is a basic drilling simulator that simulates drilling operations based in panels for kick detection, shut-in the well, stabilization of pressures and the choke operations during the well control operations using a hydraulic choke panel simulator.

Features:
1. Drilling, kick detection, shut-in, pressures stabilization and control
2. MULTIPLE KICKS (3 SINGLE BUBBLES) 
3. DIRECTIONAL/HORIZONTAL WELL 
4. WELL CONTROL ON CHOKE PANEL WITH  2 REMOTE CHOKES
5. Standpipe Manifold and Choke Manifold
6. FLOAT VALVE, 
7. GESTURE SWAIPE UP/DOWN TO MOVE DRILLSTRING 
8. FAILURES SCHEDULE WITH RANDOM OPTION (Mud Pumps 1 and 2 “power end failure” or “fluid end failure”, Chokes 1 and 2 “plugged” or “washed”, One Drill Bit Nozzle “plugged” or “washed”)
9. Set a KICK without drilling required.
10. Subsea Stack BOP and Surface Stack BOP

Additional features:
 
1. Optionally it is possible to use others apps as Remote Choke like "Driller's Method Simulator" and "Wait and Weight Simulator". Both are available for sale in our Portfolio.

2. Swabbing effect simulation 
This effect occur when the drill string is pulled out of the wellbore to reduce the bottom hole pressure enough to create an underbalance condition and to cause a flow from formation into the wellbore.
This effect is performed on this Simulator by moving the finger up in the well layout on the screen.

iPad version:
1. Pre-recorded data view
2. Screen layout optimized for 12.9-inch iPad Pro  (High Resolution)
3. Three codes (default "0000" for all: admin, instructor, student) to view the gas into the borehole, the pressure at bottom, at shoe and at bop and to enable / disable the Lag Time (by adjusting the choke to change the kill pressure and drill pipe pressure, etc).
4. Use the arrow keys on keyboard for iPad Pro to operate the choke.

iPhone version:
1. Pre-recorded data available in the well configuration views.
2. Screen layout optimized for iPhone and iPad Pro (High Resolution)
3. All features available without codes.

A graphical very useful tool for training, drillers, toolpusher, drilling engineers, mud engineers and students in the well control procedures.

- Well configuration, drilling, kick detection, shut-in and control.
- Interactive system: no pre-set methods;
- Ability to apply control methods: Driller's method, Wait and Weight method (or Engineer's method), dynamic volumetric and static volumetric (lubricate and bleed);
- Hydraulics and Hydrostatics;
- Behavior of the kick (until 3 single kick bubbles simultaneously in borehole);
- Applied with subsea stack or surface stack;
- Set well with until 4 sections: riser, casing, liner, open hole ;
- Set Drill String with drill pipe1, drill pipe2, heavy weight, drill collar1, drill collar2
- Support for horizontal and directional wells (builder and plotter)
- Bop flow meter (volume to close and to open bop)
- Gas compressibility factor (Z) calculations using formulas more accurately by Hall and Yarborough (1973)
- Option to select a more didactic choke control mode instead of a more realistic simulation (default)

Others apps available on our portfolio that may be useful for you:

- Drilling Hydraulics
- Kick Tolerance
- Leak-Off Test Simulator
- Leak-Off Test Analyzer
- MPD Simulator
- Well Control Methods
- Well Control Worksheets
- Well Control Simulators specific for each method (Driller's Method, Wait and Weight and Volumetric)

These tools can complement (work with) this simulator by creating files which can be used in this application; 

and more Oil & Gas in our website.

DISCLAIMER: 

These tools & materials are provided 'as is' without warranties of any kind, express or implied. 
Please verify the tools provided by this application by yourself before you use them. Ensure you understand the impact of using these tools. 
Any use you choose to make of these tools & materials is undertaken by you entirely at you own risk.

## Key features

- Kick detection and well shut-in simulation
- Choke panel operations with remote chokes
- Multiple kick scenarios
- Directional and horizontal well support
- Failure schedule with random options
- Subsea and surface BOP simulation
- Swabbing effect simulation


## Frequently asked questions about Drilling Simulator 3

### What is Drilling Simulator 3?

Drilling Simulator 3 is a basic drilling simulator that replicates drilling operations, kick detection, well shut-in, pressure stabilization, and choke operations. It's optimized for iPhones and iPads for training purposes.

### What devices does Drilling Simulator 3 support?

Drilling Simulator 3 is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The interface is optimized for high resolution on devices like the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

### How does Drilling Simulator 3 handle well control?

It simulates well control procedures using a hydraulic choke panel simulator, allowing practice with kick detection, shut-in, pressure stabilization, and choke operations. It supports Driller's method, Wait and Weight method, and volumetric methods.

### Can Drilling Simulator 3 simulate different well conditions?

Yes, it supports directional/horizontal wells, multiple kick scenarios (up to 3 single bubbles), and various well configurations including riser, casing, liner, and open hole sections.

### Does Drilling Simulator 3 have ads?

No, Drilling Simulator 3 does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with no ads.

### What is the age rating for Drilling Simulator 3?

Drilling Simulator 3 has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning about drilling operations.

### How often is Drilling Simulator 3 updated?

The latest version, 4.7, was last updated on September 9, 2025. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What is the price of Drilling Simulator 3?

Drilling Simulator 3 is available for a one-time purchase of $49.99.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.7 — 2025-09-09

- Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 4.5 — 2023-12-10

- improved support for connecting to an external choke controller (feature available for the "Driller's Method Simulator" and "Wait and Weight Simulator" apps, both from our portfolio)
- improved user experience in using an external keyboard:

Driler Panel: (TAB key: Pause On/Off, ESC Key: Audio On/Off, Left Arrow: -RPM, Right Arrow: +RPM, Up Arrow: -WOB, Down Arrow: +WOB, "+"/PageUp: +SPM, "-"/PageDown: -SPM)

Choke Panel: (TAB key: Pause On/Off, ESC Key: Audio On/Off, Left Arrow: Open Choke, Right Arrow: Close Choke, Up Arrow: +Choke Rate, Down Arrow: -Choke Rate, "+"/PageUp: +SPM, "-"/PageDown: -SPM)

It is now possible to increase/decrease mud pump speed using an external keyboard in well control practice without handling the instructor's device (iPhone or iPad). Useful for starting/stopping the mud pump by students when using an external application as a choke controller, "Drill Method Simulator" or "Wait and Wait Method Simulator"). Note: Both also work with an external keyboard.

### 4.4.1 — 2023-10-03

- bug fixes: compatibility with previous versions. The value of the specific gravity of the gas can be changed in the settings of the formation.

### 4.4 — 2023-09-13

- bug fixes: gauge pointer missing after loading some data files

Note: This version is recommended for all users.

### 4.3 — 2023-08-20

- improved gas compressibility factor (Z) calculations using formulas more accurately by Hall and Yarborough (1973).
- improved view of formation parameters (equivalent density / gradient, underbalance / overbalance, pore fluid density)
- added Active Volume and Hookload / WOB parameters with accuracy of sensors (visual fluctuations in gauges).
- improved option to set a kick without drilling required
- added option to select "line width" (thin, semi, thick) on graph settings 
- added option to select a more didactic choke control mode instead of a more realistic simulation (default)
- added other improvements
- bug fixes

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## More apps by Carlos Moura

- [Drilling Hydraulics (Basic)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drilling-hydraulics-basic/id673992115)
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- [Driller's Method](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillers-method/id1067011800)

All apps by Carlos Moura: https://appshunter.io/developer/407501202

## Related topics

[drill simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/drill-simulator)

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