Volumetric Method vs Elgin Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Volumetric Method
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This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad. This application uses the basic calculations of the Volumetric Method to control oil wells after the occurrence of kick during drilling operations on landing rigs (Onshore). - Starting on version 1.1, this app is optimized for horizontal and directional wells. It imports data files from our apps: (Driling Hydraulics, Drilling Simulators, Kick Tolerance, Kick Game, MPD Simulator and Well Control Simulators) available for sale in our portfolio on the App Store. It is can be applied on the oilfield and also help in the understanding of the Volumetric Method of well control. 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 you own risk.
Elgin Smart
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere using your smartphone. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members for seamless smart home management.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Customizable timers
- Device sharing with family
- Quick device connection
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Elgin Smart 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Elgin Smart at Free against Volumetric Method's $19.99. Elgin Smart also leads on update cadence (every 12 months vs every 38 months). Volumetric Method's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Elgin Smart is free to download; Volumetric Method costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Volumetric Method ships an update every 38 months, Elgin Smart every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Volumetric Method | Elgin Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (44 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 17.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 44 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 12 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 211 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Carlos Moura | Elgin S.A |
In-app purchases
Volumetric Method
No in-app purchases
Elgin Smart
No in-app purchases
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