Wireline vs Borehiveapp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wireline
This app offers specialized calculators and reference tools for wireline engineers. It provides essential calculations for tension, pressure, cable behavior, and wellbore parameters, along with unit conversions and industry specifications.
- Weak Point Tension Calculator
- Sinker Bar Weight Calculator
- Cable Stretch Calculation
- Units Conversion
- Cable & Casing Specs Database
- Real-time Oil Prices
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App provides essential calculators for wireline engineers: Weak Point - Calculate maximum safe tension Sinker Bar Weight - Determine wellhead pressure balance Cable Stretch - Calculate cable elongation Cable Stuck Depth - Find keyseat location Maximum Tension at Depth - Calculate pull limits Temperature Corrected Length - Adjust for temperature Cement Bond Log - Calculate travel times Fluid Velocity - Determine pumping speeds Additional tools and resources: Units Conversion - Convert between measurement units Cable Specs - Reference cable specifications database Casing Specs - View casing size reference Tubing Specs - Access tubing specifications Weight Bar Specs - Check weight bar database Flange Specifications - Interactive slide ruler tool Oil Prices - Real-time WTI and Brent prices Settings - Customize unit preferences Help System - Step-by-step calculator guidance Resources - Links to courses and marketplace Feedback - Submit suggestions and issues Release Notes - View latest updates
Borehiveapp
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BoreHive is the go-to mobile app for accessing comprehensive borehole data quickly and efficiently.It simplifies the process of searching, viewing, and managing borehole information directly from your device. Key Features: User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive navigation and clean design help you quickly browse and manage borehole information without hassle. Regular Data Updates: Stay informed with up-to-date borehole records directly from the central database Search Functionality: Easily search borehole records using multiple filters like location, depth, number, and more to find exactly what you need. Whether you’re researching, conducting field surveys, or managing projects, BoreHive helps you visualize, analyze, and share borehole data anytime, anywhere. Interactive Map Viewing: View borehole locations on a map for a clear visual reference, making site planning and navigation effortless .
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Borehiveapp at every 3 weeks against Wireline's every 6 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wireline ships an update every 6 weeks, Borehiveapp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wireline | Borehiveapp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vadim Fattakhov | Botswana Geoscience Institute |
In-app purchases
Wireline
No in-app purchases
Borehiveapp
No in-app purchases
