Comparison

Driller's Method vs TallyRig

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

TallyRig

Features
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17 oilfield & drilling calculators — with a digital tally-book history. TallyRig is a focused, field-ready calculator set for drilling and well control workflows. Run the essentials fast, save every result, and share a clean record when you need it. DESIGNED FOR THE RIG • Sunlight Mode: high-contrast screens you can read outside • Glove-friendly: big targets, minimal tapping • Offline-first: works without a signal • Trust the math: review the formula / show-work for each result 17 FIELD CALCULATORS, ORGANIZED BY CATEGORY • Well Control: Kill Sheet (Wait & Weight), Kick Tolerance, Gas Migration, Trip Fill, BOP Check (API Std. 53) • Pressure: Hydrostatic, EMW from Pressure, ECD • Fluids: Mud Weight-Up (barite), Slug, Cementing • Tubulars: Pipe Tally, Buoyancy, Capacity, Stuck Pipe (Free Point) • Hydraulics: Pump Output, Flow, Annular Velocity, Bottoms-Up • Utilities: Oilfield Unit Converter FIND TOOLS FAST Search, category filters, and a drag-to-arrange dashboard so your most-used calculators are always on top. HISTORY THAT'S ACTUALLY USEFUL • Save any calculation to a clean history timeline • Share a result card or a history record with your team • Sync across devices via iCloud (when enabled) UNITS Switch between Imperial and Metric (SI) where supported. Languages - Full in-app translation in English, Português (Brasil) and Español — including every calculator, result view and formula label. Switch any time in Settings → Language. WHO IT'S FOR Drilling engineers, toolpushers, drillers, mud engineers, wellsite supervisors, and well control trainees who want a fast, reliable pocket reference. IMPORTANT TallyRig is a calculation aid for reference and cross-checking. Always verify inputs and outputs and follow your company procedures and training.

Screenshots

Driller's Method4 screens
TallyRig4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TallyRig at Free against Driller's Method's $19.99. TallyRig also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). Driller's Method's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, 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

TallyRig is free to download; Driller's Method costs $19.99 up front. TallyRig sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Driller's Method asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Driller's Method ships an update every 16 months, TallyRig every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Driller's Method versus TallyRig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriller's MethodTallyRig
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos Moura嘉炜 丰

In-app purchases

None

Driller's Method

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TallyRig

One-time1
  • TallyRig Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Driller's Method free?
Driller's Method costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TallyRig free?
TallyRig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Driller's Method or TallyRig have ads?
Neither Driller's Method nor TallyRig shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Driller's Method or TallyRig?
Driller's Method ships an update every 16 months, and TallyRig every 3 months. Most recently, Driller's Method was updated on October 24, 2026 and TallyRig on October 28, 2026.

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