# AramcoWorld vs KICKDRILL

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AramcoWorld at none against KICKDRILL's 4. AramcoWorld also leads on ratings volume (433 vs 1). KICKDRILL's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KICKDRILL sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. AramcoWorld asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for AramcoWorld against 5.0 for KICKDRILL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AramcoWorld has 433 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AramcoWorld ships an update every 19 months, KICKDRILL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AramcoWorld | KICKDRILL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (433 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aramcoworld/id1035425381/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickdrill/id1622337666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **433** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 60 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aramco Services Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/465064274) | [Richard Steffensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622337668) |

## What reviewers say

### AramcoWorld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aramcoworld/id1035425381)

Explore Arab and Islamic cultures with award-winning features and multimedia content. Access articles, videos, and a cultural events calendar for free. Discover global interconnections and rich heritage.

**Highlights:** Award-winning articles, Video channel access, Worldwide cultural events calendar, Educational supplements, Ad-free experience

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Interesting and rare subjects
- 🌍 Broad range of countries and cultures
- 🖼️ Beautiful photography
- ✍️ Well-written and thoughtful articles
- 💡 Educational and informative content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unclear app purpose
- 🐛 Latest issues won't load

**Reported bugs**

- Latest issues won't load/show up
- App always tells to try again

**Requested features**

- More content on the Arabian sun


### KICKDRILL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickdrill/id1622337666)

This app provides drilling and well personnel with a flexible and effective way to practice and maintain essential well control knowledge. It offers exam-style questions aligned with industry standards, training and exam modes, and instant explanations to reinforce learning.

**Highlights:** Exam-style questions, API and NORSOK aligned, Training mode, Exam mode, Instant explanations, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KICKDRILL Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| KICKDRILL Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| KICKDRILL Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| KICKDRILL Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AramcoWorld free?

AramcoWorld is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is KICKDRILL free?

KICKDRILL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AramcoWorld or KICKDRILL?

KICKDRILL is rated higher. AramcoWorld averages 4.9 out of 5 from 433 ratings, while KICKDRILL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AramcoWorld or KICKDRILL have ads?

AramcoWorld shows ads; KICKDRILL does not.

### Which is updated more often, AramcoWorld or KICKDRILL?

AramcoWorld ships an update every 19 months, and KICKDRILL every 2 months. Most recently, AramcoWorld was updated on November 8, 2026 and KICKDRILL on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*