Comparison

OilTrails vs PermitNow

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

PermitNow

Features
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PermitNow is a revolutionary way to obtain your permits. Let us take the pressure off your permitting needs. We are taking the transportation industry permitting process by storm! We make mobility and transportation easily accessible and stress-free. We focus on transport permits & assist businesses and jurisdictions with all permit activities including overweight/oversize, temporary trip/fuel, and super loads across a variety of industries within Canada & The United States. DRIVER APP As a driver, you simply have to sign up to access the benefits of PermitNow App. No need to call in. Our app will save your company and customer profiles, as well as your vehicle profiles so you only have to enter this information once, saving you time in the long run. SIGN UP & FORGET Once you’ve started permitting with us - all your past permits are kept in your profile, along with your unit information. You can create new permits or copy from previous permits and if you run into an issue, one of our experienced team members is always there to help. This app makes obtaining and keeping permits organized a breeze. A comprehensive travel document package is included – which means having a summary of all permits, routes & costs. STAY CURRENT Push notifications will allow the driver to see when their permits have been approved, or if we require any additional information to process your application.For more information on who we are visit www.permitnow.ca.

Screenshots

OilTrails4 screens
PermitNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PermitNow at none against OilTrails's 2. PermitNow also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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. OilTrails sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PermitNow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OilTrails ships an update every 5 weeks, PermitNow fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OilTrails versus PermitNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOilTrailsPermitNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsh Point Ltd.PermitNow App Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OilTrails

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Access - Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Standard Access - Annual1 Month trial$44.991 Year
None

PermitNow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OilTrails free?
OilTrails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PermitNow free?
PermitNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OilTrails or PermitNow have ads?
Neither OilTrails nor PermitNow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OilTrails or PermitNow?
OilTrails ships an update every 5 weeks, and PermitNow fortnightly. Most recently, OilTrails was updated on October 24, 2026 and PermitNow on October 18, 2026.

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