Comparison

Wellsite Navigator vs Petro Path

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

Head to head
About

Wellsite Navigator

Navigate oilfields with turn-by-turn directions on proprietary lease roads. Search and map well sites, optimize routes for multiple destinations, and access updated satellite imagery. Offline access and cloud profiles ensure you stay connected and organized in the field.

Highlights
  • Lease road navigation
  • Multi-destination routing
  • Weekly satellite map updates
  • Advanced well search
  • Dynamic map view
  • Cloud profiles
  • Offline access
Features
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Have a team in the field? Our enterprise accounts offer group discounts, dispatching, and advanced routing tools. Visit wellsitenavigator.com to learn more. Wellsite Navigator is the trusted oilfield navigation app, with over 150,000 users across 38 states in US & Canada. Since 2012, oilfield professionals have used it to search, map, and navigate to well sites and oilfields throughout the U.S. Supported States: Texas, New Mexico, North Dakota, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Kentucky, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, West Virginia, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan. Features Lease Road Navigation: Get turn-by-turn guidance on proprietary lease road maps, covering tens of thousands of miles. Navigate directly to any well pad, with new lease roads continually added. Multi-Destination Routing: Add all your daily destinations and optimize the route for efficiency, including return-to-base routing. Weekly Satellite Map Updates: Stay up-to-date with weekly satellite imagery, allowing you to see the latest lease roads and oilfield activity. Advanced Search: Search by lease name, operator, state, API number, or well location. Dynamic Map View: View nearby wells on a map, with options to zoom from a high-level cluster view down to individual wells. Cloud Profiles: Save favorites, routes, and settings across devices for easy access to your well data. Navigation Integration: Navigate to Wells or SWDs via Google Maps or Apple Maps. Favorites: Save frequently visited wells or points of interest for quick access. Offline Access: Work in airplane mode after downloading data—no cell coverage required. Monthly Well Updates: Receive automatic updates with new well locations added every month. Local Support: Our Houston-based client success team is ready to assist you with any issues. Free Trial: Download Wellsite Navigator and try it free for 7 days. Subscription Details A subscription is required for monthly data updates and full feature access. Pricing: $19.99/month or $199.99/year (17% savings). Payment is charged to your iTunes account at the end of the free trial unless canceled beforehand. Subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings. View our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Feedback Need help or want to suggest a feature? Contact us at help@wellsitenavigator.com. Terms Of Service: https://www.wellsitenavigator.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.wellsitenavigator.com/privacy-policy/

About

Petro Path

Navigate oil and gas wells across the United States with this directional app. Search, share, and save well locations. Offers a free trial and various subscription options for continuous access.

Highlights
  • Oil & Gas Well Directions
  • Search Well Locations
  • Share Well Information
  • Save Well Data
  • United States Coverage
  • Free Trial Available
Features
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(Oilfield) Oil & Gas Well Directions. Search, Share, Save and More. Start with a one month free trial! You can cancel during that time and not be charged. Coverage: United States This app offers in-app purchases : Title : Petro Path Length and price of subscription : $19.99 Monthly Title : 24 Hour Access Length and price: $1.99 24 Hours, Non-Renewing - 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 at $19.99 Monthly - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. - Please refer to the Terms of Use and Privacy policy sections under Settings in the app, or navigate to the URL: https://www.petropath.com/privacy.html - For contact information, navigate to the URL: https://www.petropath.com/contact.html Got feedback? - We want to hear from you! Our support team is here to help. Follow us on Facebook and hit us up with questions or comments. Stay in the know - Connect with us on Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petro-path-1472908866351708/ Notes: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Wellsite Navigator4 screens
Petro Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wellsite Navigator at 74% against Petro Path's 31%. Wellsite Navigator also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Petro Path's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). 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. Wellsite Navigator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Petro Path sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wellsite Navigator holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wellsite Navigator has 457 ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Wellsite Navigator's written reviews are positive against 31% of Petro Path's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wellsite Navigator ships an update weekly, Petro Path every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Wellsite Navigator versus Petro Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWellsite NavigatorPetro Path
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (457 ratings) — better3.5 (72 ratings)
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews — better30.8% of reviews
Number of ratings457 — better72
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#17 — better#64
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWellsite Navigator, LLCPetro Path

Customer experience

Wellsite Navigator

All ratings457 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative22.7%

Petro Path

All ratings72 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral15.3%
Negative26.4%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral30.8%
Negative38.5%

Bugs and requests

Wellsite Navigator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes, especially when navigating
  • Login and subscription issues when switching devices
  • Inconsistent map and navigation performance
  • Disappearing or resetting search history and saved locations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for CarPlay and other in-vehicle integration
  • Improve map and navigation accuracy, especially for lease roads
  • Provide more filtering and search options for well data
  • Include additional oilfield-related data like compressor stations and CTBs
  • Offer more affordable pricing options for legacy and occasional users

Petro Path

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Wellsite Navigator

Subscriptions5
  • Permian Frac Sites, Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Standard Plan for Legacy Users7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • USA Wellsites (Monthly)7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Permian Frac Sites, Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • USA Wellsites (Annual)7 Days trial$199.991 Year
2 purchases

Petro Path

Subscriptions1
  • Petro Path1 Month trial$19.991 Month
One-time1
  • 24 Hour Access$1.99

Questions

Is Wellsite Navigator free?
Wellsite Navigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Petro Path free?
Petro Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wellsite Navigator or Petro Path?
Wellsite Navigator is rated higher. Wellsite Navigator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while Petro Path averages 3.5 from 72 ratings.
Do Wellsite Navigator or Petro Path have ads?
Neither Wellsite Navigator nor Petro Path shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wellsite Navigator or Petro Path?
Wellsite Navigator ships an update weekly, and Petro Path every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wellsite Navigator was updated on September 22, 2026 and Petro Path on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Wellsite Navigator or Petro Path?
Wellsite Navigator currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and Petro Path at #64. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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