Comparison

Payload Mobile vs Rig Finder

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

Head to head
About

Payload Mobile

This business app streamlines upstream service operations by connecting field teams with dispatch and head office. It facilitates real-time communication, order tracking, and data capture, reducing disputes and improving payment times.

Highlights
  • Real-time communication for dispatchers and drivers
  • Order tracking and status updates
  • Capture field events with images and audio
  • GPS tracking for geographical information
  • Digital ticketing and client transmission
  • Reduces disputes and payment delays
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Payload helps producers and operators address the inefficiencies in their upstream services, from first bid to final invoice. It saves time in the field and gives head office better visibility and control. Simply and easily. For service providers Payload helps dispatchers and drivers communicate in real time on orders in progress. No texts or emails required. Our mobile app tracks changes and performance in real time — and helps reduce disputes and delays in getting paid. With the Payload app, drivers can receive up-to-date load information, documents and detailed site information. Drivers can capture events along the way including pickups, deliveries and issues. Capturing images and audio to complete the picture of what is happening in the field. With this data, Payload can produce rich and detailed ticketing information that can be transmitted to clients. The Payload app uses the device’s GPS data to transmit geographical information to dispatchers. To operate the app a valid username and password issued by Payload is required. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Rig Finder

This app provides oilfield professionals with navigation to active drilling rigs, wells, and land leases. It offers accurate, up-to-date data for Western Canada and North Dakota, helping users locate sites, review permits, and track rig activity efficiently and safely.

Highlights
  • Navigate to drilling rigs, wells, and DLS/NTS locations
  • Search and navigate to active drilling sites
  • Discover nearby licenses and permits
  • Track rig activity by spud date and contractor
  • Filter rig data by region or contractor
  • Favorite rigs and receive activity notifications
Features
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Find active drilling rigs, locate oil and gas wells, and navigate to wellsites across North Dakota and Western Canada with GeoActivity Rig Finder. Pro adds offline maps and navigation, truck-optimized routing, and offline rig and well search. Built for drilling contractors, operators, engineers, truck drivers, and field crews, Rig Finder brings rig locations, well information, land locations, and drilling activity together in one app. Choose the subscription that fits your work: ESSENTIALS: FIND RIGS AND FOLLOW DRILLING ACTIVITY • Search current drilling rig locations and get directions to active drilling sites. • Find wells and navigate to DLS/NTS and lease locations. • View well information and operator data. • Search wells by Well name, lease, operator and/or API. • Discover nearby licenses and permits, with filtering by operator. • Review rig activity by spud date and drilling contractor. • Filter rigs by region or drilling contractor. • Save favorite rigs and receive notifications when drilling activity begins. PRO: TAKE YOUR WORK OFFLINE Pro includes everything in Essentials, plus: • Offline maps and navigation: Access downloaded maps and navigate when cell service is unavailable. • Truck-optimized routing: Plan routes for truck travel to rigs and wellsites. • Offline rig search and filtering: Find and filter downloaded rig data without an internet connection. • Offline well search and filtering: Search and filter downloaded well data while working beyond cell coverage. Download the maps and data you need before heading into areas without service. An internet connection is required to download or refresh offline content and receive new rig activity notifications. COVERAGE Rig and well data for North Dakota, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Whether you are checking where a rig is working, reviewing nearby permits, or heading to your next wellsite, Rig Finder helps you prepare for the work ahead. SUBSCRIPTIONS Rig Finder offers two subscription levels: Essentials and Pro. Available subscription durations and prices are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.riglocations.ca/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.riglocations.ca/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Payload Mobile4 screens
Rig Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rig Finder at 94% against Payload Mobile's 7%. Rig Finder also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). Payload Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Rig Finder sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Payload Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rig Finder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rig Finder has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Payload Mobile's written reviews are positive against 94% of Rig Finder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Payload Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, Rig Finder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Payload Mobile versus Rig Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPayload MobileRig Finder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.7% of reviews94.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB278 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDetechtion TechnologiesD'GIS Group Ltd.

Customer experience

Payload Mobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative80.0%

Rig Finder

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive94.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.0%

Bugs and requests

Payload Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rig Finder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't open
  • Incorrect rig locations
  • New update issues with viewing wells

Requested features

3 requests
  • Fix accuracy issues
  • Revert to previous version
  • Show existing wells

In-app purchases

None

Payload Mobile

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Rig Finder

Subscriptions8
  • Essential - Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro - Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
  • Essential - Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Pro - Monthly Subscription$15.991 Month
  • Pro - 6 Months7 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • Essential Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • PRO - Discount Offer$99.991 Year
  • Pro - Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$159.991 Year

Questions

Is Payload Mobile free?
Payload Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rig Finder free?
Rig Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Payload Mobile or Rig Finder?
Rig Finder is rated higher. Payload Mobile averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Rig Finder averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.
Do Payload Mobile or Rig Finder have ads?
Neither Payload Mobile nor Rig Finder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Payload Mobile or Rig Finder?
Payload Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, and Rig Finder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Payload Mobile was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rig Finder on October 29, 2026.

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