# Texas Wildcatter Experience

> Simulate oil prospecting and drilling operations with strategic resource management. (iPhone/iPad app by Magnin & Associates.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-wildcatter-experience/id1412191618 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Magnin & Associates](https://appshunter.io/developer/312671572)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 128 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-wildcatter-experience/id1412191618/reviews.md

## What is Texas Wildcatter Experience?

Enjoy the thrill of prospecting for oil on your iPhone or iPad.

Choose where to setup your drilling rig.  Press Play button to start, and x1, x2 or x3 to speed up the time.  When a problem occurs randomly an onscreen message will explain the problem and if possible the cost is to fix it,.

When you hit oil, your drill rig will be replaced with a pump.  You can then move the drill rig to a new location.  Should you give up or hit a dry well, you can move the drill rig or shutdown, which will let you use it again later on.

You start with one drill rig, later you can rent additional drill rigs.

Each “day” you are accumulating drill rig rentals and crew labor costs.  If you realize you have a dry well, consider moving the drill rig or shutting it down, which will stop the equipment rental and crew charges.

Five progressively more difficult levels should challenge all ages. Oil locations are randomly generated, so it’s a different game each time you play. 

When you try to place a drill in a new area, it will let you decide whether your want to acquire a lease to drill in that new area.

You can also decide whether to pay for a geological survey with a map showing the most likely spots to find oil.  You can return to view the map at any time.

Optionally shares your accomplishments with social media, email, or instant messaging.

Universal App - supports iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, including standard, Retina, and iPhone X displays.

## Key features

- Strategic drill rig placement
- Randomly generated oil locations
- Lease acquisition and geological surveys
- Cost management for rentals and crew
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Progress sharing

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-wildcatter-experience/id1412191618/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun

*2020-02-15*

Needs more levels or maps

### 4/5 — Good game

*2019-11-24*

Good game just wish there was a little more depth to then just drilling should also be a sandbox mode or free mode after all levels are completed

### 3/5 — Needs more depth

*2019-09-01*

Great concept, however it doesn’t take long to beat the game and once you reach the goal you can’t keep playing and progressing.  It’s too easy to make money fast.  You should be able to workover old wells or drill horizontal to keep old wells producing.  This is a good platform but needs a bit extra to be a good game.

### 1/5 — Clanky

*2019-01-11*

The idea of going day to night every 3 seconds is crazy and it hurts your eyes

## Frequently asked questions about Texas Wildcatter Experience

### What is the Texas Wildcatter Experience?

Texas Wildcatter Experience is a simulation game where players prospect for oil. You strategically place drilling rigs, manage costs, and decide on acquiring leases and conducting surveys to find oil.

### How much does Texas Wildcatter Experience cost?

Texas Wildcatter Experience is a paid app, priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases mentioned.

### What devices support Texas Wildcatter Experience?

Texas Wildcatter Experience supports iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad devices, including Apple TV. It is designed to work with standard, Retina, and iPhone X displays.

### What is the age rating for Texas Wildcatter Experience?

The age rating for Texas Wildcatter Experience is 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of players.

### Does Texas Wildcatter Experience have ads?

No, Texas Wildcatter Experience does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application without any ad interruptions.

### How often is Texas Wildcatter Experience updated?

The latest version of Texas Wildcatter Experience is 2.3, which was last updated on November 5, 2025. This indicates recent support and potential for future updates.

### Can I play Texas Wildcatter Experience offline?

The description does not explicitly state offline play capabilities. However, given its simulation nature and lack of mention of online multiplayer, it is likely playable offline.

### What do users like or dislike about Texas Wildcatter Experience?

Based on the provided rating of 3.0 stars from 6 ratings, user sentiment appears mixed. Specific user feedback on likes or dislikes is not detailed in the provided data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2025-11-05

Address Unity problem.

### 2.0 — 2023-05-27

Support for newer operating systems and devices.

### 1.2 — 2021-05-15

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.1 — 2018-07-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Minor fixes.

### 1.0 — 2018-07-26

No release notes.

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