Comparison

Driller's Method vs PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer

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

Head to head
About

Driller's Method

This application assists with oil well control calculations using the Driller's Method, particularly for kick occurrences on floating and landing rigs. It's a tool for oilfield professionals and students to understand and apply these essential calculations.

Highlights
  • Driller's Method calculations
  • Kick occurrence management
  • Floating platform support
  • Landing rig application
  • Kill sheet data import
  • Educational tool
Features
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This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad. This application uses the basic calculations of the Driller's Method to control oil wells after the occurrence of kick during drilling operations on floating platforms and landing rigs. It is an useful tool to import data files to fill kill sheets from our apps: (Driling Hydraulics, Drilling Simulator 1, 2 and 3, MPD Simulator, Kick Game, Kick Tolerance, LOT Simulator and Well Control Simulator 1 and 2) available for sale in our portfolio on the App Store. It is can be applied on the oilfield (see Disclaimer) and also to help in the understanding of the Driller's Method. This app was developed based on existing spreadsheets. There is no comparison with any other software. Our goal was to create a low-cost application with the help of experts to share with drilling engineers, technicians, drillers, students and teachers of drilling engineering. There is no intention to replace the professional softwares. You can contribute with suggestions for improvements, correcting the translation to english, reporting bugs and spreading it to your friends. Thanks 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 your own risk.

About

PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer

Learn the fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) with an interactive simulator. Experiment with basic programming concepts, including timers, counters, and logic instructions. Save your progress and revisit projects anytime.

Highlights
  • Interactive PLC simulator
  • Learn PLC basics
  • Experiment with programming
  • Save and load programs
  • Understand logic circuits
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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This app is designed to help anyone that is new to PLCs and wants to learn the basics of "How a PLC works" and PLAY with a simple simulator to experiment with some simple programming. The app consist of three main sections, "How a PLC works", "PLC Block Diagram" and the PLC Simulator. The PLC Simulator allows the beginner to learn simple programming skills with 3 timers, 2 counters, 6 compare instructions, 2 Binary outputs and 3 RES outputs. The user interface is very friendly. For first time users, there is an information icon that shows just how easy this app is to program. The NEW SAVE feature allows a user to start a program and come back to it at a later time. This app also helps people better understand the exam-off instruction -[/]-, the "Seal-In" or "Latching" logic, such as a motor start/stop circuit and much more. Enjoy the fast growing world of PLCs. My daughter found it very useful for her Mechatronics class. Try it, you will like it.

Screenshots

Driller's Method4 screens
PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer at 75% against Driller's Method's 0%. PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer also leads on price (Free vs $19.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer is free to download; Driller's Method costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Driller's Method ships an update every 16 months, PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Driller's Method versus PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriller's MethodPLC Simulator, PLC Trainer
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating—3.9 (59 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—59 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos MouraDavid White

Customer experience

Driller's Method

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer

All ratings59 ratings
Positive71.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative23.7%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%

In-app purchases

None

Driller's Method

No in-app purchases

None

PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Driller's Method free?
Driller's Method costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer free?
PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Driller's Method or PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer have ads?
Neither Driller's Method nor PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Driller's Method or PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer?
Driller's Method ships an update every 16 months, and PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer every 2 months. Most recently, Driller's Method was updated on September 2, 2026 and PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer on September 5, 2026.

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