Comparison

OilTrails vs Kavik

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
Read full description

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

Kavik

This app serves as an offline-first hunting companion for backcountry navigation. It provides instant regulation answers, downloadable maps with detailed layers, and allows users to track routes and mark important locations, all without a cell signal.

Highlights
  • Offline regulation answers
  • Downloadable vector maps
  • Background GPS tracking
  • Waypoint marking
  • Apple Watch companion
  • Weather forecasts
  • Draw odds and season details
Features
Read full description

Kavik is the offline-first hunting companion built for the Alberta backcountry. Know every regulation, carry your maps past the last cell tower, and mark every spot that matters — from one app that works with zero signal. THE BRAIN — INSTANT REGULATION ANSWERS Stop flipping through the regs book in the dark. Kavik knows Alberta's seasons, WMUs, and legal methods and gives you season- and WMU-aware answers to what you can hunt, where, and how — in the field, offline. OFFLINE-FIRST MAPS Download vector maps and WMU boundaries before you leave and keep full functionality with no service. Layer on satellite imagery, elevation contours, land tenure and grazing-lease information, protected areas, and species draw zones so you always know where you stand. TRACKS & WAYPOINTS Record your route in the background with the screen off, and drop waypoints for camps, glassing spots, water, and kills. Your saved spots and tracks sync to your account so they follow you across devices. ON YOUR WRIST — APPLE WATCH Keep the phone in your pocket. Start and stop track recording, drop a waypoint, and glance at your compass heading, altitude, legal shooting hours, and the weather — right from your Apple Watch. Kavik also pairs with Garmin watches. WEATHER BUILT IN Current conditions and multi-day forecasts tied to your waypoints, so an Alberta ridge-line storm never catches you off-guard. DRAW ODDS & SEASONS Check draw information and season details for the species and zones you hunt, right alongside the map. BUILT FOR THE BACKCOUNTRY • Works fully offline — maps, regulations, tracking • Background GPS route recording • Apple Watch and Garmin watch companions • Your data syncs across your devices • Clean, glare-friendly dark interface Kavik is free to get oriented, with premium layers and tools for hunters who want every edge. Kavik provides regulation information as a planning aid. Always confirm the current official Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations before you hunt. You are responsible for hunting legally and safely. WildLogicLab Inc. Questions? kavik@wildlogiclab.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://kavik.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://kavik.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

OilTrails4 screens
Kavik4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kavik at 100% against OilTrails's 30%. Kavik also leads on monetization model (freemium 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OilTrails sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Kavik sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OilTrails ships an update every 5 weeks, Kavik fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OilTrails versus Kavik: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOilTrailsKavik
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsh Point Ltd.WildLogicLab Inc.

Customer experience

OilTrails

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

Kavik

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OilTrails

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

Kavik

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - Kavik Backcountry$3.991 Month
  • First Year - Kavik Backcountry$14.991 Year

Questions

Is OilTrails free?
OilTrails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kavik free?
Kavik is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OilTrails or Kavik have ads?
Neither OilTrails nor Kavik shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OilTrails or Kavik?
OilTrails ships an update every 5 weeks, and Kavik fortnightly. Most recently, OilTrails was updated on November 2, 2026 and Kavik on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons