Rig Finder vs PCT Scouting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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Find active drilling rigs, locate oil and gas wells, and navigate to wellsites across North Dakota and Western Canada with GeoActivity Rig Finder. Pro adds offline maps and navigation, truck-optimized routing, and offline rig and well search. Built for drilling contractors, operators, engineers, truck drivers, and field crews, Rig Finder brings rig locations, well information, land locations, and drilling activity together in one app. Choose the subscription that fits your work: ESSENTIALS: FIND RIGS AND FOLLOW DRILLING ACTIVITY • Search current drilling rig locations and get directions to active drilling sites. • Find wells and navigate to DLS/NTS and lease locations. • View well information and operator data. • Search wells by Well name, lease, operator and/or API. • Discover nearby licenses and permits, with filtering by operator. • Review rig activity by spud date and drilling contractor. • Filter rigs by region or drilling contractor. • Save favorite rigs and receive notifications when drilling activity begins. PRO: TAKE YOUR WORK OFFLINE Pro includes everything in Essentials, plus: • Offline maps and navigation: Access downloaded maps and navigate when cell service is unavailable. • Truck-optimized routing: Plan routes for truck travel to rigs and wellsites. • Offline rig search and filtering: Find and filter downloaded rig data without an internet connection. • Offline well search and filtering: Search and filter downloaded well data while working beyond cell coverage. Download the maps and data you need before heading into areas without service. An internet connection is required to download or refresh offline content and receive new rig activity notifications. COVERAGE Rig and well data for North Dakota, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Whether you are checking where a rig is working, reviewing nearby permits, or heading to your next wellsite, Rig Finder helps you prepare for the work ahead. SUBSCRIPTIONS Rig Finder offers two subscription levels: Essentials and Pro. Available subscription durations and prices are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.riglocations.ca/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.riglocations.ca/terms-and-conditions
PCT Scouting
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PCT Scouting is a powerful field scouting app designed for dealers, agronomists, and growers to streamline crop monitoring and issue reporting. Easily view all your farms and fields on a map, and while scouting, place geolocated pins to record observations—such as pest outbreaks, diseases, crop health issues, or irrigation problems. Add comments directly in the field, then sync your findings with your team in real time. Whether you're walking a field or reviewing remotely, PCT keeps your whole operation connected and informed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PCT Scouting at none against Rig Finder's 8. 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. Rig Finder sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PCT Scouting asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rig Finder | PCT Scouting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 278 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | D'GIS Group Ltd. | PCT Agcloud |
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
PCT Scouting
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rig Finder
- 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 Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- PRO - Discount Offer$99.991 Year
- Pro - Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$159.991 Year
PCT Scouting
No in-app purchases









