OPEC ASB vs Kpler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OPEC ASB
Access reliable data on the global oil and gas industry. This application serves as a key resource for stakeholders, promoting transparency and data sharing within the sector.
- Global oil and gas industry data
- Publicly available statistics
- Data transparency
- Stakeholder resource
- Industry insights
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The primary purpose of the ASB is to make reliable data about the global oil and gas industry easily and publicly available. It thus functions as an important source of data for all of the different stakeholders in the oil industry, while also ensuring greater data-sharing and data transparency about the industry and its many actors. This has long been one of the Organization’s objectives.
Kpler
Access real-time global commodity intelligence and analytics on the go. Stay informed with unbiased research, news, and a dynamic map for tracking vessels, cargo, and commodity flows.
- Real-time commodity market news
- Unbiased research reports
- Webinar access
- Dynamic vessel and cargo tracking map
- Global commodity flow data
- Fleet metrics
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Kpler is a trusted source of real-time global commodity intelligence and analytics for a wide range of industry professionals, including trading houses, oil and gas companies, vessel owners, international oil corporations, hedge funds, and banks. Our app keeps users informed and up-to-date on global commodity market developments through access to unbiased research reports, webinars, and real-time news, wherever they are. Our dynamic map provides real-time tracking information globally for vessels, cargo, commodity flow data, and more. Our proprietary technology helps market professionals stay ahead of the competition by providing real-time visibility into global commodity shipping volumes and players. We equip our clients with the tools and technology to decisively act on every market move. FEATURES: Insight & News: - Access deep impartial research reports, webinars, and news on the go. - Gain an in-depth understanding of commodity market developments and their implications. - Anticipate and track market developments, find opportunities on the go. Dynamic Map: - View comprehensive, granular data on global commodity flows while on the move. - Port calls & Voyages: Instantly view vessel routes, departure and arrival times and much more - Real-time tracking of vessel movements around the world. - Gain insight into the cargo carried by vessels in real-time Analytics: - Instantly access global commodity flows, inventories and fleet metrics We're always looking for ways to improve and enhance the app. If you have any suggestions, feedback or ideas for new features, we welcome and encourage your feedback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kpler at 5.0 against OPEC ASB's 4.0. Kpler also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). OPEC ASB's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Kpler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kpler has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
OPEC ASB ships an update every 9 months, Kpler fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OPEC ASB | Kpler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OPEC | Kpler |
Customer experience
OPEC ASB
Kpler
In-app purchases
OPEC ASB
No in-app purchases
Kpler
No in-app purchases




