Comparison

IQANgo vs DrillerDB

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

Head to head
About

IQANgo

This service tool connects wirelessly to industrial control systems, allowing technicians to monitor system status, view logs, measure real-time data, and adjust settings remotely. It facilitates troubleshooting, software updates, and configuration for machine owners and service personnel.

Highlights
  • Wireless connectivity (WiFi, Bluetooth, Internet)
  • Real-time data monitoring and measurement
  • System overview and alarm/error identification
  • Log viewing, filtering, saving, and erasing
  • Remote adjustment of inputs, outputs, and parameters
  • Remote assistance for fault finding and updates
Features
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IQANgo is a user-friendly service tool for the IQAN series of controllers and displays. It enables service technicians or machine owners to connect wireless to IQAN modules in their machines and perform actions such as check system status, view logs, measure in real-time, and change settings. Wireless Connect via WiFi, Bluetooth, or the Internet to your IQAN system. All the data you see is live and in real-time. Remote assistance Use your smartphone as a "modem" to connect your machine to the Internet. This feature allows remote personnel to perform operations such as fault finding, software updates, configuration, calibration, and more, via the Internet. System overview IQANgo is a powerful troubleshooting tool. It features a system overview function, where you quickly find module or I/O related alarms or errors. You can also change settings such as date/time or language, and view module information such as serial number, software version, and more. Logs View all logs (system, event, and statistical) and their content. There is a filter function that lets you find what you're looking for fast and easy. And you can save or erase the content of a log when needed. Measure A powerful tool when you need to do more detailed troubleshooting, or just want to view the value on a specific input, output, or internal channel. All measured values are presented with their corresponding unit and status, or graphically in a line graph. Adjust IQANgo has a unique function for adjusting inputs, outputs, and parameters in real-time. It is also possible to reset a setting to its factory default value if needed. Operations You can perform actions such as "Log in", "Send to machine" or "Get from machine". Send and get settings, clone, and project files.

About

DrillerDB

This app offers a comprehensive solution for managing water well drilling operations. It streamlines field tasks like logging wells and site assessments, and office tasks such as invoicing and team management. The app works seamlessly online or offline with automatic data synchronization.

Highlights
  • Offline data capture and automatic sync
  • Site reconnaissance and GPS tracking
  • Real-time well logging and inventory
  • Timecard management for payroll
  • Equipment tracking with GPS
  • Invoicing and proposal generation
  • Contactless payment collection
  • Team management and scheduling
Features
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The Complete Drilling Management Solution for Field and Office Take control of your entire drilling operation with DrillerDB. From the field to the office, this comprehensive app keeps drilling professionals organized, efficient, and connected. Whether you're logging wells on-site or managing invoices remotely, DrillerDB works seamlessly online or offline with automatic sync when you reconnect. FIELD OPERATIONS Tower Up / Tower Down Start and complete drilling projects with comprehensive reporting. Send detailed project reports when drilling begins, including GPS coordinates for precise location tracking. When the job wraps up, submit completion reports with photos, well logs, and inventory used—everything documented and ready for billing. Site Reconnaissance Conduct thorough site assessments before drilling begins. Capture images, provide status reports, and log GPS coordinates to ensure every site is fully prepared. All data syncs automatically when you're back online. Well Logging & Inventory Track drilling progress in real-time. Log wells as you drill, record materials used, and monitor inventory—all from your iPhone or iPad. Your data is safely stored offline and syncs automatically. Timecards Simplify payroll with effortless time tracking. Clock in and out directly from the app, view past timecards, and update entries as needed. Whether you're on-site or on the go, managing work hours has never been easier. Equipment Tracking Monitor your fleet in real-time with GPS tracking. View equipment locations on an interactive map, see movement history with color-coded paths, and track stops throughout the day. Manage your entire fleet from anywhere. MANAGER TOOLS Invoicing & Proposals Create professional invoices and proposals directly on your iPhone or iPad. Generate detailed invoices from completed projects, customize line items, and send polished proposals to clients—all without returning to the office. Payment Collection Accept contactless payments directly on your iPhone with Tap to Pay on iPhone. No card reader needed. Collect payments in the field using contactless cards or Apple Pay, with fast and secure end-to-end encryption. Team Management & Scheduling Coordinate your entire team from one app. Assign crews to projects, view team schedules, and keep everyone aligned with real-time updates. See who's working where and manage resources efficiently. Project Dashboard Get a complete overview of all your projects. Access project details, review past work, and monitor active jobs. View project locations on an interactive map with site markers and equipment positions. DESIGNED FOR THE FIELD • Works Offline: Capture data anywhere—no internet required. Everything syncs automatically when you reconnect • iPad Optimized: Take advantage of the larger screen with layouts designed specifically for iPad • Native iOS Integration: Seamlessly use your camera, GPS, phone, email, and share features • Real-Time Updates: Keep your team aligned with instant synchronization across all devices • Secure Authentication: Protected with Google Sign-In and industry-standard security WHO IT'S FOR • Drilling contractors and field operators • Drilling company owners and managers • Project managers and supervisors • Office staff handling invoicing and scheduling • Anyone involved in drilling project management DrillerDB brings the power of your drilling management system to your pocket. Stay productive in the field, manage your business from anywhere, and keep your entire operation running smoothly.

Screenshots

IQANgo3 screens
DrillerDB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DrillerDB at every 5 days against IQANgo's every 5 months. IQANgo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IQANgo ships an update every 5 months, DrillerDB every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IQANgo versus DrillerDB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIQANgoDrillerDB
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParker Hannifin Manufacturing Sweden ABDrillerDB, LLC

Customer experience

IQANgo

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

DrillerDB

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

IQANgo

No in-app purchases

None

DrillerDB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IQANgo free?
IQANgo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DrillerDB free?
DrillerDB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IQANgo or DrillerDB have ads?
Neither IQANgo nor DrillerDB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IQANgo or DrillerDB?
IQANgo ships an update every 5 months, and DrillerDB every 5 days. Most recently, IQANgo was updated on September 25, 2026 and DrillerDB on October 3, 2026.

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