Comparison

Rig Finder vs StackDX Maps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rig Finder

This app provides oilfield professionals with navigation to active drilling rigs, wells, and land leases. It offers accurate, up-to-date data for Western Canada and North Dakota, helping users locate sites, review permits, and track rig activity efficiently and safely.

Highlights
  • Navigate to drilling rigs, wells, and DLS/NTS locations
  • Search and navigate to active drilling sites
  • Discover nearby licenses and permits
  • Track rig activity by spud date and contractor
  • Filter rig data by region or contractor
  • Favorite rigs and receive activity notifications
Features
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GeoActivity Rig Finder is a professional oilfield navigation and rig locator app designed to help operators, engineers, and field crews quickly find and navigate to active drilling rigs, wells, and land leases across Western Canada and North Dakota. Covering Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Manitoba and North Dakota, Rig Finder delivers accurate, up to date oilfield data directly to your device. Built specifically for oilfield professionals, Rig Finder combines rig location data, well information, and land lease mapping into a single, easy to use navigation tool. Whether you are locating a drilling rig, reviewing nearby permits, or tracking rig activity, Rig Finder helps you get where you need to go efficiently and safely. Key Features • Accurate navigation to drilling rigs, wells, DLS, and NTS locations • Search current rig locations and navigate directly to active drilling sites • Discover nearby licenses and permits around any rig, with filtering by operator • Rig activity tracking sorted by spud date and drilling contractor • Filter rig data by region or drilling contractor • Favorite rigs and receive notifications when drilling activity begins • Designed for oilfield navigation and field operations Rig Finder is one of the most reliable rig locator and oilfield mapping apps available, trusted by professionals working in demanding field environments. Subscription Information Rig Finder offers flexible subscription options: • Weekly subscription • Monthly subscription • Yearly subscription A paid subscription unlocks advanced features including Favorites, detailed well information, operator data, and nearby permits and licenses. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal charges occur within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription term. Subscriptions can be managed and auto renewal disabled through your account settings. Active subscriptions cannot be canceled during the current billing period. Privacy Policy :https://www.geoactivity.com/privacy-policy.htm Membership Terms of Use: a https://www.geoactivity.com/Terms-Conditions.htm

About

StackDX Maps

An interactive map application for North American oil and gas professionals. It allows users to find and visualize well data, pipelines, facilities, and mineral rights. The tool is designed for both field and office use, offering easy navigation and access to essential industry assets.

Highlights
  • Interactive map interface
  • Search well data by UWI or license number
  • Visualize wells, pipelines, and facilities
  • Explore mineral rights and surface dispositions
  • Navigate to O&G asset locations
  • Access public datasets
Features
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StackDX Maps (formerly Petro Ninja) is a free, interactive map built for professionals in the North American oil and gas industry. Find well data using a UWI, licence number, or by simply selecting the well directly on the map. Whether you're in the field or at your desk, StackDX Maps helps you visualize essential O&G assets and navigate to their locations. Explore our public datasets, including: - Wells - Pipelines - Facilities - Mineral Rights - Surface Dispositions Get started today and discover how StackDX Maps brings oil and gas data to your fingertips — free and easy to use.

Screenshots

Rig Finder4 screens
StackDX Maps3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StackDX Maps at none against Rig Finder's 8. Rig Finder's advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 67%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rig Finder sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. StackDX Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rig Finder ships an update every 2 weeks, StackDX Maps fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rig Finder versus StackDX Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRig FinderStackDX Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.5% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD'GIS Group Ltd.Petro Niche Technology Ltd.

Customer experience

Rig Finder

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.5%

StackDX Maps

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Rig Finder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't open
  • Incorrect rig locations
  • New update issues with viewing wells

Requested features

3 requests
  • Fix accuracy issues
  • Revert to previous version
  • Show existing wells

StackDX Maps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Rig Finder

Subscriptions8
  • Essential - Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro - Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
  • Essential - Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Pro - Monthly Subscription$15.991 Month
  • Pro - 6 Months7 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • Essential Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • PRO - Discount Offer$99.991 Year
  • Pro - Yearly Subscription$159.991 Year
None

StackDX Maps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rig Finder free?
Rig Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StackDX Maps free?
StackDX Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rig Finder or StackDX Maps have ads?
Neither Rig Finder nor StackDX Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rig Finder or StackDX Maps?
Rig Finder ships an update every 2 weeks, and StackDX Maps fortnightly. Most recently, Rig Finder was updated on September 23, 2026 and StackDX Maps on September 10, 2026.

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