Comparison

OilTrails vs MySpeed

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

MySpeed

Features
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MySpeed is a clean, minimal GPS speedometer designed for effortless glanceability on iPhone, iPad, and CarPlay. Whether you are driving, cycling, or tracking trip metrics, MySpeed delivers real-time precision without cluttered menus or visual distractions. KEY FEATURES • Real-Time GPS Speed: Large, high-contrast, easy-to-read speed display powered by on-device location tracking. • Live Activities & Dynamic Island: Keep your live speed visible on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island while multitasking or navigating with CarPlay. • Trip Statistics: Automatically track distance traveled, trip duration, maximum speed, and average speed per session. • Visual Speed Limit Alerts: Set a custom speed threshold to receive instantaneous visual warnings when exceeded. • Live Compass Heading: Accurate cardinal direction heading (N, NE, E, SE) displayed in real time. • Flexible Units: Independent control over distance (km, miles, meters) and time (hours, minutes, seconds) to match your preferred metric or imperial format. • Always-On Mode: Toggle display persistence to prevent your screen from dimming or locking during travel. • Modern Aesthetics: Curated light and dark palettes with adaptive translucent styling. COMPLETE PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your location data belongs exclusively to you. MySpeed calculates your speed, heading, and distance entirely on-device using Core Location. No location records or personal metrics are ever collected, transmitted to third-party servers, or stored beyond your active session.

Screenshots

OilTrails4 screens
MySpeed3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MySpeed at none against OilTrails's 2. MySpeed also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MySpeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OilTrails versus MySpeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOilTrailsMySpeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsh Point Ltd.HOLMBERG ARTURO GARCIA RIVERA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OilTrails

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

MySpeed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OilTrails free?
OilTrails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MySpeed free?
MySpeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OilTrails or MySpeed have ads?
Neither OilTrails nor MySpeed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OilTrails or MySpeed?
OilTrails ships an update every 5 weeks, and MySpeed daily. Most recently, OilTrails was updated on November 2, 2026 and MySpeed on October 31, 2026.

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