Comparison

RiggerTalk Oilfield Network vs Payload Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RiggerTalk Oilfield Network

This app helps users find oilfield companies, services, jobs, and equipment based on location. Businesses can create profiles to promote their offerings and connect with potential clients. It features map-based searching and keyword filtering for efficient discovery.

Highlights
  • Find companies and services by location
  • Search for equipment for sale
  • Discover company jobs and events
  • Map-based rig location
  • Keyword and category search
  • Create and manage business profiles
Features
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Riggertalk.com is an innovative mapping App designed to quickly find companies and services in their geographical locations, find equipment for sale, company jobs and company events, and the location of drilling rigs and road bans. With the simplicity of keyword search, category search, browse services, LSD search and my GPS location, you can quickly find the most convenient services, jobs and equipment for sale. As a member of Riggertalk.com your business and services will easily be found for the service it provides. Using the innovative map that shows your companies location and/or locations, keyword search and category search, your company will be found in the location their services are needed. This will include your company's location on the map, key word search, your own page to promote and manage your business, logos, direct links to your website, contact names and numbers, multiple search categories and more. You manage your company's account so you can add or edit your information from any PC anytime, anywhere. Also, as a member you will be able to list jobs, list equipment for sale and show events. Get your company Pinned on the Map!

About

Payload Mobile

This business app streamlines upstream service operations by connecting field teams with dispatch and head office. It facilitates real-time communication, order tracking, and data capture, reducing disputes and improving payment times.

Highlights
  • Real-time communication for dispatchers and drivers
  • Order tracking and status updates
  • Capture field events with images and audio
  • GPS tracking for geographical information
  • Digital ticketing and client transmission
  • Reduces disputes and payment delays
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Payload helps producers and operators address the inefficiencies in their upstream services, from first bid to final invoice. It saves time in the field and gives head office better visibility and control. Simply and easily. For service providers Payload helps dispatchers and drivers communicate in real time on orders in progress. No texts or emails required. Our mobile app tracks changes and performance in real time — and helps reduce disputes and delays in getting paid. With the Payload app, drivers can receive up-to-date load information, documents and detailed site information. Drivers can capture events along the way including pickups, deliveries and issues. Capturing images and audio to complete the picture of what is happening in the field. With this data, Payload can produce rich and detailed ticketing information that can be transmitted to clients. The Payload app uses the device’s GPS data to transmit geographical information to dispatchers. To operate the app a valid username and password issued by Payload is required. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

RiggerTalk Oilfield Network4 screens
Payload Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RiggerTalk Oilfield Network at 60% against Payload Mobile's 7%. RiggerTalk Oilfield Network also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RiggerTalk Oilfield Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of RiggerTalk Oilfield Network's written reviews are positive against 7% of Payload Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RiggerTalk Oilfield Network ships an update every 2 months, Payload Mobile every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RiggerTalk Oilfield Network versus Payload Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiggerTalk Oilfield NetworkPayload Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better6.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn M RitchieDetechtion Technologies

Customer experience

RiggerTalk Oilfield Network

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Payload Mobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

RiggerTalk Oilfield Network

No in-app purchases

None

Payload Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RiggerTalk Oilfield Network free?
RiggerTalk Oilfield Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Payload Mobile free?
Payload Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RiggerTalk Oilfield Network or Payload Mobile?
RiggerTalk Oilfield Network is rated higher. RiggerTalk Oilfield Network averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Payload Mobile averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RiggerTalk Oilfield Network or Payload Mobile have ads?
Neither RiggerTalk Oilfield Network nor Payload Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RiggerTalk Oilfield Network or Payload Mobile?
RiggerTalk Oilfield Network ships an update every 2 months, and Payload Mobile every 5 weeks. Most recently, RiggerTalk Oilfield Network was updated on October 24, 2026 and Payload Mobile on October 24, 2026.

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