WellDatabase vs GreaseBook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WellDatabase
Access a vast database of over 5 million oil and gas wells across North America. Search for permits, production, completion data, and view shale plays and pipelines on a map. Download well files, including logs, for offline analysis.
- Search 5 million+ wells
- View permits and production data
- Access completion details
- Map shale plays and pipelines
- Download well files and logs
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The best and *only* way to get oil & gas data on your mobile device Search our database of 5 million+ wells all across the North America from anywhere. - Search millions of wells - View permits, production, and detailed completion data - Pin your wells for quick access - View shale plays, county lines, even pipelines on the map - Download unlimited well files, including logs where available Perfect for anyone involved with oil & gas. Try it today for free.
GreaseBook
Streamline oil and gas production reporting with this mobile solution. Operators can collect data, submit reports, and communicate with field teams in real-time. Pumpers can eliminate paper reports and ensure timely payments by submitting digital updates.
- Field data collection
- Digital report submission
- Real-time communication
- Photo capture of run tickets
- Organized production data
- Eliminate paper reports
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Introducing GreaseBook, the easiest, slickest, most cost-effective oil and gas production reporting solution the industry has ever seen... ***Hey, Operators!*** COLLECT: No more telephone calls to your pumpers telling them to "get their data in"! From orphan wells to lengthy routes, no matter what form your pumping takes, GreaseBook keeps your pumpers focused on moving those production updates from field to office. SUBMIT: Easily gather everything that matters. Track tank levels, capture notes, administer well tests, submit photos of scanned run tickets. All from the field. All on your mobile device. All over the cellular network. DISCUSS: Connect with the people who help you get it all done. Communicate, collaborate, and share in real-time with your guys and gals in the field without ever leaving the GreaseBook. REVIEW: Access fast, accurate gauge sheets. No need to re-key production or manipulate Excel. Just one click and your production is organized into a beautiful screen-friendly layout. ***Hey, Pumpers!*** - No more production reports: submit your production reports at the touch of a button, never fill out or tally up a paper or excel sheet again… - Get paid on-time: Your employer will be ecstatic knowing his paperwork is on-time, and error free. When you submit your production reports on-time, you can expect to get paid on-time… - Never mail, scan, or fax a run ticket again: Capture an image of each ticket with your device’s camera. GreaseBook automatically attaches the image to the correct tank and lease. No more misplaced tickets, and no more tickets blowing out the window. **Oil & Gas Awards "New Tech Development of the Year" Finalist** **As featured in the American Oil & Gas Reporter** **As featured in E&P Magazine** **As featured in the Oil & Gas Financial Journal** Do you think we’re crazy? Good. GreaseBook wants you to know that a new wave is coming, and that we intend to domesticate this technology explicitly for the profit of the independent oil & gas operator. **PLEASE NOTE: GreaseBook for iOS requires a GreaseBook account Copyright 2024 GreaseBook. All rights reserved. Patents Pending. GreaseBook is a trademark of Greasebook, LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GreaseBook at 85% against WellDatabase's 17%. GreaseBook also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). WellDatabase's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. WellDatabase sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. GreaseBook asks for nothing beyond the download.
GreaseBook holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of WellDatabase's written reviews are positive against 85% of GreaseBook's.
WellDatabase ships an update every 3 months, GreaseBook every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WellDatabase | GreaseBook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (14 ratings) | 3.9 (63 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 85.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 63 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 220 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ctrlDev | GreaseBook, LLC |
Customer experience
WellDatabase
GreaseBook
In-app purchases
WellDatabase
- Starter Subscription$14.99
- Basic Subscription$99.99
- Premium Subscription Upgrade$149.99
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- Premium Subscription$249.99
GreaseBook
No in-app purchases
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