Comparison

PatchMap vs ATVANS

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

Head to head
About

PatchMap

Navigate to oilfield locations with detailed maps and turn-by-turn directions. Access wellsite, facility, and LSD information, overlay various map layers, and record trip logs. Offers a 7-day free trial for its monthly subscription.

Highlights
  • Navigate to LSDs, wellsites, and facilities
  • Turn-by-turn directions
  • Multiple map background options
  • Overlay optional map layers
  • Search by UWI, Operator, License Number
  • Record waypoints and trip logs
  • Get current LSD location and GPS coordinates
Features
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**This app requires a subscription - see details below PatchMap will find and navigate you to every LSD, Wellsite, or Facility in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia. Additional Features: -Choose from multiple map backgrounds including PatchMap, PatchMap Satellite, Google Satellite, Google Road Map, or Google Terrain. -Get Turn-by-Turn directions using the PatchMap road network or Google Maps. -Overlay optional map layers including Active Drilling Rigs, Highway Cameras, LSD Grid, Municipal Boundaries, Wildlife Management Units Boundaries, and Trapline Boundaries. -Search Wellsites, Facilities and LSDs in the DLS and PNG grid systems. -Search Wellsites by UWI. -Search facilities by Operator, Name, Legal Desc., License Number. -Search active Drilling Rigs. -Search civic addresses. -Locate nearest oilfield accommodation. -Get distance and navigate to nearest hospital. -Tap on wellsites, facilities and roads to retrieve attributes. -Record waypoints: Include comments, choose from various symbols, edit coordinates using multiple formats, show/hide waypoint symbols and labels on the map. -Get your current LSD location, and GPS coordinates in various formats. -Record Trip Logs -Manage waypoints and Trip Logs using the Waypoint and Trips manager. -Get the Legal Description (LSD) of your current position, by tapping on the red "vehicle" icon Paid Subscription Details: -Monthly Subscription -$9.99 per month -Free 7-Day trial, cancel within 7 days without charge. -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase -Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period -Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://www.skybasews.ca/CSI/PrivacyPolicy_PatchMap.pdf Terms of Use: https://www.skybasews.ca/CSI/TermsOfUse_PatchMap.pdf

About

ATVANS

Navigate off-road trails with offline maps and GPS tracking. Discover nearby services and access trail conditions even without mobile data. Enhance your riding experience with trip planning and equipment tracking.

Highlights
  • Offline GPS location on map
  • Nearby services discovery
  • Access to trail conditions
  • Itinerary saving and loading
  • Real-time position sharing
  • Trip tracking and statistics
  • Equipment management
Features
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Get the best ATV riding experience in Nova Scotia with ATVANS, an exclusive app for exploring and navigating trails across all of the province’s ATV clubs. This isn’t just any ATV trails app — as the official app of the Nova Scotia Federation of All-Terrain Vehicle Clubs, ATVANS provides you with the most up-to-date trail information out there. Nothing else updates you faster or more accurately. Plus, with ATVANS as your trail companion, you help build a stronger community of ATV enthusiasts, clubs, and volunteers across Nova Scotia — giving you even more reasons to enjoy the ride. Take ATVANS for a spin, with all standard features — free to download and use. Unlock all features for less than your average coffee TOP FEATURES Works offline or online: Access ATVANS official trail maps, track your position and distances, spot POIs, and find nearby services like food, accommodation, and gas — even in remote areas. Receive trail updates with the most up-to-date trail status and conditions available anywhere. Personalize your ride: Plan itineraries, save favourite trails, record your journey, and share with friends. Stay connected securely: Share your location only with riders you select, and get notified about club events, exclusive offers, and ATV community initiatives. Manage multiple ATVs: Log different vehicles, keep notes, and track distances covered for each. GOOD TO KNOW • Using your smartphone’s GPS and location sharing continuously may drain your battery faster. PRO TIP: Maximize battery life by disabling these features when not needed. • Your yearly subscription to the ATVANS app’s pro version renews automatically. Payment is charged annually to your Apple Store account. You can turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Store account’s settings. Note that your subscription will renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the ongoing subscription period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PatchMap4 screens
ATVANS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ATVANS at 86% against PatchMap's 29%. ATVANS also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). PatchMap's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. PatchMap sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.49 per month and ATVANS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PatchMap ships an update every 3 weeks, ATVANS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PatchMap versus ATVANS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatchMapATVANS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB262 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkybase Geomatic Solutions Inc.MapGears inc.

Customer experience

PatchMap

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

ATVANS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PatchMap

Subscriptions1
  • PatchMap Monthly Subscription$7.491 Month
1 purchases

ATVANS

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Pro Version$3.991 Year

Questions

Is PatchMap free?
PatchMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ATVANS free?
ATVANS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PatchMap or ATVANS have ads?
Neither PatchMap nor ATVANS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PatchMap or ATVANS?
PatchMap ships an update every 3 weeks, and ATVANS every 6 weeks. Most recently, PatchMap was updated on September 24, 2026 and ATVANS on September 22, 2026.

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