Comparison

Bowen Casing Spear Calculator vs Pason

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

Head to head
About

Bowen Casing Spear Calculator

This tool calculates the load rating and potential failure modes for spear, mandrel, grapple, and casing systems. It models the entire system, considering field feedback, lab testing, and FEA models for more comprehensive results than manual calculations.

Highlights
  • Load rating calculation
  • Mode of failure determination
  • System-wide modeling
  • Field feedback integration
  • Lab testing and FEA models
  • Worst-case scenario analysis
Features
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NOV Bowen Casing Spear System Calculator helps to determine the overall load rating and mode of failure for the spear, mandrel, grapple, and casing in each application. The strengths in the instruction manual are based on the Mandrel tensile strength only and does not consider the entire system together. We are now able to model the entire system including Mandrel, Grapple, and Casing together. Our calculations were developed based on feedback from the field, various scale lab testing up to failure, and FEA models. Important assumptions: - We consider the catch range for the Grapple as well as API tolerances per API Specification 5CT - We always take the worst-case scenario as the maximum pull value (Grapple range or max API tolerance) since it results in lowest contact between Grapple and Mandrel Helix - Ratings are only valid if fish is within catching range of the Grapple. - Casing ID is calculated based on OD and Weight if those are manual inputs - For lighter casing weights, the casing contributes more significantly to reducing system ratings than it does for heavier weight casing which can asymptotically approach the publish Mandrel tensile strength in many cases Calculated values are theoretical yield strengths and are considered accurate to within +/-20%. They assume the worst case scenario based on API tolerance. All strengths assume straight and steady pulling of a fully engaged round fish. Any irregularities in the fish ID/OD, damage to the grapple or mandrel, or jarring can reduce the strength substantially. Ratings are based on Grapple range only. These values are presented without any safety factor. Please contact NOV Engineering if there are any questions.

About

Pason

Access real-time drilling data for your active wells anytime, anywhere. Securely view well information, customize data displays, and access detailed memos to make informed, time-sensitive decisions.

Highlights
  • Real-time drilling data access
  • Secure data transmission
  • Customizable data display
  • View well memos
  • 1-second data updates
  • Active well list with drilled depth
Features
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Pason Live delivers your real-time drilling data to you anytime, anywhere. It provides fast and secure data access enabling you to make time-sensitive decisions about your active wells when it matters most. - Secure access to your real-time data - Enhance your data view with the customizable display - View memos for more information about your well Use Pason Live to access your well information: - Access real-time well information securely via 1-second updates - Display a list of all your active wells with drilled depth for each well - Keep your well data secure with encrypted data transmission Customize your display to better view your data: - Zoom in and out on details of a graph - View data in boxes view - Customize the scale settings for your drilling parameters - Configure predefined templates to save and quickly access your preferred trace views - Choose units for your drilling parameters and define your trace colors View memos for more information about your well: - View a complete list of memos for a well - View memos in the trace view - Select and read individual memos - Send memos to the rig Pason, the Pason stylized logo and Live are trademarks of Pason Systems Corp.

Screenshots

Bowen Casing Spear Calculator3 screens
Pason4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bowen Casing Spear Calculator at 5.0 against Pason's 4.4. Bowen Casing Spear Calculator also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). Pason's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 41 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Bowen Casing Spear Calculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pason has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bowen Casing Spear Calculator ships an update every 41 months, Pason every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bowen Casing Spear Calculator versus Pason: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBowen Casing Spear CalculatorPason
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings122 — better
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB64 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNOV Inc.Pason Systems Corp

Customer experience

Bowen Casing Spear Calculator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pason

All ratings22 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bowen Casing Spear Calculator

No in-app purchases

None

Pason

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bowen Casing Spear Calculator free?
Bowen Casing Spear Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pason free?
Pason is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bowen Casing Spear Calculator or Pason?
Bowen Casing Spear Calculator is rated higher. Bowen Casing Spear Calculator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pason averages 4.4 from 22 ratings.
Do Bowen Casing Spear Calculator or Pason have ads?
Neither Bowen Casing Spear Calculator nor Pason shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bowen Casing Spear Calculator or Pason?
Bowen Casing Spear Calculator ships an update every 41 months, and Pason every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bowen Casing Spear Calculator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pason on October 30, 2026.

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