OilTrails vs Let's Ride BC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Turn-by-turn GPS navigation
- Well data access
- Weather forecasts (current, future, past)
- Location sharing
- Offline navigation support
- Map view options
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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/
Let's Ride BC
This navigation app provides offline trail maps and services for snowmobilers in British Columbia. It offers GPS location, nearby amenities, trail conditions, and tour planning, with additional online features for real-time updates and location sharing.
- Offline trail maps
- GPS location tracking
- Nearby services finder
- Real-time trail conditions
- Curated snow tours
- Itinerary planning and sharing
- Location sharing with friends
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Description *For British Columbia Snowmobiling Only* Out exploring on your snowmobile? Take your own mobile trail assistant for the ride! The British Columbia Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (BCSF) brings an enhanced version of its web application to your pockets, making for a better riding experience than ever. Working both with and WITHOUT mobile data coverage, you will be able to enjoy the app’s functionalities no matter where you are on the trails. This app gives you access to the following *OFFLINE* features, anywhere, anytime, even in areas without cell coverage: ► See your location on the map through your phone’s GPS signal ► View nearby restaurants, gas stations, hotels, parking, and other services ► Access the trails conditions as per the last data connection available ► See the distance between you and a specific point ► Easily access a list of curated snow tours ► Quickly save and load itineraries Getting back to a zone with mobile coverage? Enjoy these additional *ONLINE* features : ► Keep an eye on updated trail statuses for the best riding experience ► Easily meet with friends by sharing your position with each other (no one else can see your location) ► Plan out an itinerary and share it with your group Welcome to the Let's Ride BC mobile experience and enjoy the ride! Notes: ►Continued use of the GPS and location sharing running in the background can significantly increase battery consumption. It is recommended to toggle it off when not needed to improve autonomy. The Pro Version is a $4.99 CAD per year auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to the iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s account settings after purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Link to our privacy policy: https://evtrails.com/sh/mapgears-platform-privacy-policy-en-v1.0.html Link to our terms of use: https://evtrails.com/sh/mapgears-mobile-license-en-v1.0.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Let's Ride BC at 100% against OilTrails's 30%. Let's Ride BC also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. OilTrails sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Let's Ride BC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OilTrails ships an update every 5 weeks, Let's Ride BC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OilTrails | Let's Ride BC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 241 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ash Point Ltd. | MapGears inc. |
Customer experience
OilTrails
Let's Ride BC
In-app purchases
OilTrails
- Standard Access - Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Standard Access - Annual1 Month trial$44.991 Year
Let's Ride BC
- Annual Pro Version$3.991 Year








