Comparison

Driller's Method vs Mud Man Pro

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

Mud Man Pro

This offline drilling fluid calculator provides essential tools for mud engineers on the rig. It offers over 20 specialized calculators for various fluid properties and operations, along with a comprehensive field notes library. Designed for speed and accuracy without internet dependency.

Highlights
  • 20+ drilling fluid calculators
  • OBM and WBM support
  • Offline functionality
  • Field notes library
  • Pilot test converter
  • Hitch calendar
Features
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Mud Man Pro is a field-ready drilling fluid calculator built by a mud engineer for mud engineers. Whether you're running OBM or WBM, Mud Man Pro gives you fast, accurate calculations right on the rig — no internet required, no fluff, just the tools you actually need on the job. Features include 20+ calculators covering rheology, mud weight, pump output, ECD, hydrostatic pressure, kick tolerance, brine builder, retort analysis, dilution and mixing, pipe displacement, strokes, LCM pill, centrifuge G-force, and more. Also includes a pilot test converter, hitch calendar, and a comprehensive field notes library covering OBM, WBM, solids, testing procedures, and chemical behavior — all written from real field experience. Built for working mud engineers who need reliable answers fast.

Screenshots

Driller's Method4 screens
Mud Man Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mud Man Pro at Free against Driller's Method's $19.99. Mud Man Pro also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months). Driller's Method's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Mud Man Pro 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, Mud Man Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Driller's Method versus Mud Man Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriller's MethodMud Man Pro
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos MouraColten Meadows

Customer experience

Driller's Method

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

Mud Man Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Driller's Method

No in-app purchases

None

Mud Man Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Driller's Method free?
Driller's Method costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mud Man Pro free?
Mud Man Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Driller's Method or Mud Man Pro have ads?
Neither Driller's Method nor Mud Man Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Driller's Method or Mud Man Pro?
Driller's Method ships an update every 16 months, and Mud Man Pro every 4 months. Most recently, Driller's Method was updated on October 2, 2026 and Mud Man Pro on October 11, 2026.

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