OilTrails vs UFA
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/
UFA
Find nearby fuel stations and get personalized fuel prices before you arrive. Access location details, directions, and view your Patronage and Equity earnings. Requires a myUFA profile.
- Personalized fuel pricing
- Browse cardlock locations
- Get directions to stations
- View location details
- Access transaction history
- Check Patronage and Equity earnings
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Users who have a myUFA profile can quickly find the nearest cardlock locations, get personalized fuel prices before they get to the pump, and members can view their current Patronage and Equity earnings. Save time and get fuel prices, locations, and select member details - on the go. The UFA app is available for users with a myUFA profile linked to their account. Features: • Personalized pricing: Access personalized fuel prices for all products at the pump, including clear and marked gasoline, diesel, Dieselex Gold, and DEF where available. • Browse all locations and get directions: Find the location nearest to you or all UFA cardlocks along your route, with simple directions. • Location details at a glance: Easily access contact information, including address, phone number, operating hours, and available on-site services. • Transaction details: View a summary of recent fuel transactions including price*, total litres, and location. *Price details only applicable for Fuel Link cards. • Select member details: View your current Patronage and Member Equity earnings to date, right from your mobile device. For more details and answers to frequently asked questions, visit ufa.com/app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: UFA at 83% against OilTrails's 28%. UFA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. OilTrails sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. UFA asks for nothing beyond the download.
OilTrails ships an update every 5 weeks, UFA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OilTrails | UFA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ash Point Ltd. | UFA Co-operative Limited |
Customer experience
OilTrails
UFA
In-app purchases
OilTrails
- Standard Access - Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Standard Access - Annual1 Month trial$44.991 Year
UFA
No in-app purchases







