Comparison

Quail Tools vs SPE International

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

Head to head
About

Quail Tools

Access essential specifications for Tubulars, BOPs, and API Casing offline. View detailed data like tool joint OD, make-up torque, and pressure ratings. Share spec sheets when an internet connection is available.

Highlights
  • Offline access to Tubular and BOP specs
  • API Casing General Information table
  • Detailed spec sheets for equipment
  • Shareable spec sheets (online)
  • Save spec sheets to device
  • Tool joint OD, ID, torque, tensile
  • BOP pressure rating, bonnet type, operating data
Features
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The app allows users to select Tubulars or BOPS to view specs. Users will also have access to our newly added API Casing General Information table. The initial page will allow the user to select between three sections of the app: Tubulars, BOPs, or Casing. Upon selecting "Tubulars" or "BOPs, the user will be presented with a built in table that contains essential information. Therefore, it does not require an internet connection to function! This will allow for constant, unhindered access to tubular and BOP information such as: tool joint OD, tool joint ID, max make up torque, premium tensile, BOP height, BOP weight, BOP pressure rating, BOP bonnet type, BOP operating data, and BOP shear testing videos. Upon selecting the "API Casing - General Information" button, the user will have access to a built in table containing standard API casing information. You can now view essential specs in areas where there is little or no cell phone reception. When selecting "Tubulars" or "BOPs", simply tap the item to view the spec sheet. This retrieves the spec sheet from our website, which can be shared using the button on the top right. (Please note: this function does require an internet connection). From there, the spec sheet can also be saved to your phone, or any handled via another app. We hope you enjoy this app as much as we have. Please feel free to provide feedback via the contact us button in the app.

About

SPE International

This app serves as a digital hub for professionals in the oil and gas industry. It provides access to your membership profile, industry news, online communities, and technical publications. Stay connected with peers and resources through this comprehensive platform.

Highlights
  • View SPE profile and membership card
  • Follow industry news
  • Participate in SPE Connect communities
  • Access SPE publications
  • Connect via social media
Features
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The Society for Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is the largest individual-member organization serving managers, engineers, scientists, and other professionals worldwide in the upstream and midstream segments of the oil and gas industry. SPE is a key resource for technical knowledge providing publications, events, training courses, and online resources. With this resource, you can: - View your SPE profile and membership card - Follow industry news - Participate in SPE Connect communities - Access SPE publications, member information, and resources - Connect through Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and more Download the SPE app now.

Screenshots

Quail Tools4 screens
SPE International4 screens

Verdict

The call

Quail Tools and SPE International both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Quail Tools's written reviews are positive against 50% of SPE International's. Quail Tools also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Quail Tools against 4.9 for SPE International. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Quail Tools's written reviews are positive against 50% of SPE International's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quail Tools ships an update every 5 weeks, SPE International every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Quail Tools versus SPE International: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuail ToolsSPE International
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (22 ratings) — better4.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB37 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAustin AngelleSociety of Petroleum Engineers

Customer experience

Quail Tools

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SPE International

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Quail Tools

No in-app purchases

None

SPE International

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quail Tools free?
Quail Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SPE International free?
SPE International is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quail Tools or SPE International?
Quail Tools is rated higher. Quail Tools averages 5.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while SPE International averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Quail Tools or SPE International have ads?
Neither Quail Tools nor SPE International shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quail Tools or SPE International?
Quail Tools ships an update every 5 weeks, and SPE International every 4 months. Most recently, Quail Tools was updated on October 21, 2026 and SPE International on October 18, 2026.

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