zdSCADA vs Chateau Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
zdSCADA
This mobile application offers data collection and monitoring for electronic devices within the oil and gas sector. It extends a web-based solution to a mobile platform, catering exclusively to existing customers.
- Data collection
- Device monitoring
- Oil and gas industry focus
- Mobile platform extension
- Web-based solution integration
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*** For zdSCADA customers only *** zdSCADA provides data collection and monitoring services for a wide variety of electronic devices in the oil and gas industry. This application builds on our completely web-based solution and brings it to a mobile platform.
Chateau Mobile
This app streamlines data collection for environmental professionals conducting leak detection and repair programs. It integrates wirelessly with a secure database, supports various inspection methods, and offers enhanced GPS and automated data capture for improved efficiency and compliance.
- Wireless data sync to Chateau LDAR database
- Offline data saving and syncing
- Method 21 and OGI inspection support
- Enhanced GPS and routing
- Automated data capture via Bluetooth
- Calibration management with SpanBox
- Real-time data access and audits
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Take your Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program to the next level with Chateau Mobile, the official field companion for LDARtools' Chateau software. Designed for environmental professionals and technicians, Chateau Mobile streamlines data collection, improves efficiency, and ensures compliance with EPA Method 21 and other fugitive emission regulations. Key Features: Seamless Integration: Wirelessly sync your inspection data, including readings, photos, and videos, directly to your secure Chateau LDAR database. Work uninterrupted: Chateau Mobile saves your data offline and syncs when you’re back online. Method 21 & OGI Support: Whether you're conducting traditional Method 21 inspections or using Optical Gas Imaging (OGI), Chateau Mobile has you covered. Our platform supports both, as well as hybrid programs. Enhanced GPS & Routing: Effortlessly locate components and navigate your inspection routes with our advanced GPS features. Automated Data Capture: Electronically capture all inspection data via Bluetooth, eliminating manual data entry and reducing errors. Calibration Management: When paired with a SpanBox, Chateau Mobile manages the entire calibration process, ensuring your equipment is always in compliance. Real-Time Data & Audits: Access your LDAR data from anywhere and benefit from over 120+ daily database audits that send email alerts for any anomalies. Compliance at Your Fingertips: Chateau Mobile is designed to help you comply with all VOC and Hazardous Air Pollutant Fugitive Emissions Regulations. About Chateau by LDARtools: Chateau is the premier software solution for managing all aspects of your fugitive emissions program. From component inventories and leak tracking to regulatory reporting and advanced analytics, Chateau provides a comprehensive and user-friendly platform for LDAR professionals. Download Chateau Mobile today and experience the future of LDAR data management. (Note: This app requires an active Chateau LDAR software license from LDARtools.)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chateau Mobile at 5.0 against zdSCADA's 4.3. Chateau Mobile also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chateau Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
zdSCADA ships an update every 3 months, Chateau Mobile fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | zdSCADA | Chateau Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | zdSCADA, L.P. | LDARtools, Inc. |
Customer experience
zdSCADA
Chateau Mobile
In-app purchases
zdSCADA
No in-app purchases
Chateau Mobile
No in-app purchases
