Comparison

Wellsite Navigator vs Wildcatters

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

Wildcatters

Features
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Wildcatters: Streamline Your Oil Field Operations Wildcatters is the ultimate mobile solution for oil field workers and business owners. Our app is designed to simplify daily tasks, improve team coordination, and ensure every well is serviced efficiently. For Oil Field Workers: Well Search & Management: Quickly search for and add wells to your personalized to-do list. Track Your Progress: Use a simple, state-based tracking system to monitor your work status on each well (e.g., "To Do", "In Transit", "Waiting", "In Progress", "Completed"). Easy Navigation: Get precise well locations and navigate directly to your next job site with our integrated mapping feature. Offline Access: Access your assigned wells and tasks even in remote areas with no signal. For Business Owners: Team Organization: Create and manage teams of workers to optimize your workforce. Effortless Assignment: Assign specific wells to teams or individual workers with just a few taps. Real-Time Oversight: Gain a clear overview of your entire operation, tracking the progress of each team and well in real-time. Boost Productivity: Eliminate manual coordination and paperwork, allowing your team to focus on what matters most—getting the job done. Wildcatters is built to make your work in the oil field smarter, faster, and more organized. Download now and take control of your operations. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wellsite Navigator4 screens
Wildcatters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wellsite Navigator at every 8 days against Wildcatters's monthly. Wellsite Navigator also leads on chart position (#17 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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. Wellsite Navigator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Wildcatters sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wellsite Navigator ships an update every 8 days, Wildcatters monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Wellsite Navigator versus Wildcatters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWellsite NavigatorWildcatters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (459 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings459 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#17 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWellsite Navigator, LLCDevMercs

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

Wildcatters

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
10 purchases

Wildcatters

Subscriptions10
  • Getting Started$9.991 Month
  • 20 users$199.991 Month
  • 30 users$299.991 Month
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  • 40 users$399.991 Month
  • 50 users$499.991 Month
  • 60 users$599.991 Month
  • 70 users$699.001 Month
  • 80 users$799.991 Month
  • 90 users$899.991 Month
  • Unlimited users$999.991 Month

Questions

Is Wellsite Navigator free?
Wellsite Navigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wildcatters free?
Wildcatters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wellsite Navigator or Wildcatters have ads?
Neither Wellsite Navigator nor Wildcatters shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wellsite Navigator or Wildcatters?
Wellsite Navigator ships an update every 8 days, and Wildcatters monthly. Most recently, Wellsite Navigator was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wildcatters on October 25, 2026.

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