Comparison

OilTrails vs PatchMap

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

Head to head
About

OilTrails

Navigate to oil and gas locations across the US with turn-by-turn directions. Access detailed well data, historical and future weather forecasts, and share location information. Offline navigation is supported for areas with no cell service.

Highlights
  • Turn-by-turn GPS navigation
  • Well data access
  • Weather forecasts (current, future, past)
  • Location sharing
  • Offline navigation support
  • Map view options
Features
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Find oil and gas locations across the United States with ease. Get turn-by-turn directions, AS WELL AS view well data, weather forecasts, drop pins to see location name, and share well info and location coordinates with OilTrails. The only app that combines all these features with a simple yet powerful interface. *OilTrails requires a subscription, but new subscriptions come with a 1 month, no obligation, free trial. Supported States: Texas Alabama Alaska California Colorado Kansas Louisiana New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Pennsylvania Utah Wyoming This multifunctional lease locator app makes getting to work in the oilfield a breeze. Simply enter the legal land description, name, or API number to view the surface location OR drop a pin on the map to view location and well info (if vertical). The location can be navigated to in-app, or opened in Apple or Google maps for turn by turn navigation. Change the origin location to see step-by-step directions to location from the nearest town, useful for putting together ERPs or providing visitors directions. No cell service? No problem. As long as turn by turn navigation is started before service is lost, the directions will continue to function so you don't have to worry about being stranded halfway to location. Enter a location and view well information such as the operating company, depth, drill date, current status, downhole fluid, formation, and more. Data varies depending on the region. See the current, future AND past weather specific to the location entered. Wondering if the lease is too wet or has snow to be cleared? View the precipitation the location was forecasted to receive in the past three days. Scroll for 48 hrs of hourly forecasts, 7 daily forecasts, and previous forecasts. Maps can be shown in a variety of ways including Topographical, 3D Satellite, 2D Satellite, Dark Roads, and Light Roads. Drop a pin on the map to see the latitude and longitude of locations. View history of past locations viewed and date they were looked up. Makes driving logs and reports a breeze by knowing where and when you were. iCloud support syncs history between compatible devices and creates a backup. -Turn by turn GPS navigation in-app, or use Apple or Google Maps -Enter downhole location to view well info such as the operating company, depth, drill date, current status, -downhole fluid -View the current weather at location as well as hourly and daily forecast AND previous forecasts to see if the location has received rain/snow is the past three days -See location in app and view with standard, hybrid, or satellite imagery -Store history of previously viewed wells/locations -Share location and well info via message -Drop pins on the map to see that location's coordinates -International support, find wells in the United States, Canada, and Australia *Google Maps app must be installed separately to open up locations with it *Available well information varies by region *Previous weather is based on previous forecasts, not what the location actually received *The available options to look up locations varies by region Notice: Requires an in-app subscription to be purchased. 1 month free trial to new users. Subscriptions will auto renew until cancelled. With an active subscription or Access Pass you will receive all app features. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PatchMap

Navigate to oilfield locations with detailed maps and turn-by-turn directions. Access wellsite, facility, and LSD information, overlay various map layers, and record trip logs. Offers a 7-day free trial for its monthly subscription.

Highlights
  • Navigate to LSDs, wellsites, and facilities
  • Turn-by-turn directions
  • Multiple map background options
  • Overlay optional map layers
  • Search by UWI, Operator, License Number
  • Record waypoints and trip logs
  • Get current LSD location and GPS coordinates
Features
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**This app requires a subscription - see details below PatchMap will find and navigate you to every LSD, Wellsite, or Facility in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia. Additional Features: -Choose from multiple map backgrounds including PatchMap, PatchMap Satellite, Google Satellite, Google Road Map, or Google Terrain. -Get Turn-by-Turn directions using the PatchMap road network or Google Maps. -Overlay optional map layers including Active Drilling Rigs, Highway Cameras, LSD Grid, Municipal Boundaries, Wildlife Management Units Boundaries, and Trapline Boundaries. -Search Wellsites, Facilities and LSDs in the DLS and PNG grid systems. -Search Wellsites by UWI. -Search facilities by Operator, Name, Legal Desc., License Number. -Search active Drilling Rigs. -Search civic addresses. -Locate nearest oilfield accommodation. -Get distance and navigate to nearest hospital. -Tap on wellsites, facilities and roads to retrieve attributes. -Record waypoints: Include comments, choose from various symbols, edit coordinates using multiple formats, show/hide waypoint symbols and labels on the map. -Get your current LSD location, and GPS coordinates in various formats. -Record Trip Logs -Manage waypoints and Trip Logs using the Waypoint and Trips manager. -Get the Legal Description (LSD) of your current position, by tapping on the red "vehicle" icon Paid Subscription Details: -Monthly Subscription -$9.99 per month -Free 7-Day trial, cancel within 7 days without charge. -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase -Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period -Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://www.skybasews.ca/CSI/PrivacyPolicy_PatchMap.pdf Terms of Use: https://www.skybasews.ca/CSI/TermsOfUse_PatchMap.pdf

Screenshots

OilTrails4 screens
PatchMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PatchMap at 10.0 against OilTrails's 17.0. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. OilTrails sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PatchMap sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OilTrails ships an update every 5 weeks, PatchMap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OilTrails versus PatchMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOilTrailsPatchMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsh Point Ltd.Skybase Geomatic Solutions Inc.

Customer experience

OilTrails

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive29.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.4%

PatchMap

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OilTrails

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Access - Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Standard Access - Annual1 Month trial$44.991 Year
1 purchases

PatchMap

Subscriptions1
  • PatchMap Monthly Subscription$7.491 Month

Questions

Is OilTrails free?
OilTrails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PatchMap free?
PatchMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OilTrails or PatchMap have ads?
Neither OilTrails nor PatchMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OilTrails or PatchMap?
OilTrails ships an update every 5 weeks, and PatchMap every 3 weeks. Most recently, OilTrails was updated on October 17, 2026 and PatchMap on October 4, 2026.

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