Comparison

PETROWATCH vs Caixin Global

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

Head to head
About

PETROWATCH

This app provides in-depth news and market intelligence on India's oil and gas industry. It offers exclusive insights into government policies, industry players, and future projects, sourced by investigative journalists.

Highlights
  • In-depth industry news
  • Market intelligence reports
  • Government policy insights
  • Future project analysis
  • Exclusive industry contacts
  • Real-time LNG cargo tracking
Features
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WHO WE ARE Petrowatch is the most visible, credible and authoritative oil and gas news brand in India. Published uninterrupted since February 1997 Petrowatch is a subscription-only fortnightly market intelligence App on the Indian oil and gas industry staffed by journalists with a background in investigative reporting. All our stories are sourced from an impeccable network of industry and government contacts; our news and analysis is delivered by a dedicated team of correspondents in Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Chennai. OUR CUSTOMERS Petrowatch readers are middle to senior managers, geologists, directors, managing directors and senior-level decision-makers of multinational and Indian companies operating in the country’s oil and gas industry. Most Petrowatch users are managers working for private and public sector Indian companies looking for advance commercial and political information on the country’s exploration, production, midstream and downstream sectors. For overseas companies such as British Gas, Cairn Energy, Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Hardy Oil and Petronas, Petrowatch is a ‘must-have’ entry tool explaining the complex operating environment in India where few outside the country know it has an oil industry. E&P, LNG, GAS AND PIPELINES, NEW PROJECTS Our stories give you the ‘inside track’ on India’s heavily state-regulated oil and gas industry with insights on government policies, the dominant personalities, bureaucrats, politicians, industrialists and institutions that control this heavily regulated sector. Also covered is future seismic, drilling, rig and other onshore and offshore upstream activity planned by operators ONGC, Oil India, Reliance, Cairn, Essar and a host of small private sector players including Hardy, HOEC, Selan, Interlink, Joshi, Sintex, Jay Polychem and others. Particular emphasis is placed on the fast-expanding LNG sector, with spot LNG news, import terminal construction, gas pricing, law suits against the government and planned multi-million dollar infrastructure tenders before they’re announced in the press. Petrowatch also provides real-time reports on LNG cargo arrivals landing at the country’s four LNG import terminals at the ports of Dahej (operated by Petronet-LNG) and Gujarat (operated by Shell and Total) as well as Kochi in Kerala (Petronet-LNG) and Dabhol (Ratnagiri Gas & Power). TRACKING THE OIL MINISTRY, DGH AND PNGRB Petrowatch market intelligence provides detailed insights into the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) in Delhi with its intricate hierarchy of bureaucrats from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) reporting to the senior-most bureaucrat of the day and ultimately to the oil minister. Also covered is the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) responsible for ensuring compliance with Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) between oil companies and the government for exploration blocks won from nine rounds of the New Exploration Licensing Round (NELP). Covered in equal measure is work at the Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) set up to regulate the fast expanding City Gas Distribution (CGD) sector and delivery of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for vehicles and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to homes. SNIFFING OUT INDUSTRY MALPRACTICE Petrowatch is also at the vanguard of a robust nationwide campaign to clean up public life and is not scared of sniffing out corruption or pointing a finger at alleged wrong-doing among bureaucrats and civil servant with hard evidence to back up its findings. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Petrowatch is a FREE App for existing Petrowatch web customers with a username and password to access www.petrowatch.com. For subscription details write to info@petrowatch.com www.petrowatch.com – ‘Market Intelligence on the Indian Oil and Gas Industry’

About

Caixin Global

Access award-winning journalism covering China's economy, finance, and business. Features include in-depth explanations, AI-powered summaries, podcasts, and exclusive subscriber events. Offers a mix of free and premium content for a comprehensive understanding of the Chinese market.

Highlights
  • Exclusive finance & business content
  • AI-powered article summaries
  • Economic and business podcasts
  • Subscriber-only events
  • Commentary and analysis
  • Video replays of discussions
Features
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Award-winning journalism from China's most respected newsroom. Exclusive finance & business content from Caixin's renowned team of analysts. -Caixin Explains: covering hot topics of significance in economics, finance and China’s business world. -Digest Hub: A sidebar on our article pages offering summaries of multiple lengths tailored by AI, perfect for readers who are short on time. -Caixin Global Podcast: We dissect economic data, business buzzwords and political dynamics, while turning hard news into stories made fast, fair and friendly to your ears. -Subscriber Event: facilitating discussions on China's economic, tech and industry trends -Video: Caixin Media hosts a series of Caixin Roundtables and Webinars. We provide replay videos to let you enjoy the high-quality discussion online. - Commentary & Analysis: Commentary by key opinion-leaders in business, government, and academia. The Caixin app is free to download, and all users can read some free articles, subscribers get unlimited web and app access to real-time tech news portal, featuring 24-hour news, short-form analysis, and business and tech news roundups. Subscription introduction: 1. We offer monthly, yearly and student packages. 2. All subscription prices are based on the order price. 3. Auto-renewal enabled. You can cancel it anytime before the next billing period begins. 4. Please note that this digital subscription is not refundable. Support You need help? Visit http://www.caixinglobal.com/contact Email: helo@caixin.com Privacy Policy: http://www.caixinglobal.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: http://ww.caixinglobal.com/terms/

Screenshots

PETROWATCH4 screens
Caixin Global4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PETROWATCH at none against Caixin Global's 3. Caixin Global's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Caixin Global sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per month. PETROWATCH asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PETROWATCH ships an update every 12 months, Caixin Global every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PETROWATCH versus Caixin Global: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPETROWATCHCaixin Global
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (227 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews55.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—227 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#181 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPetrowatchCaixin Global Limited

Customer experience

PETROWATCH

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Caixin Global

All ratings227 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral14.8%
Negative29.5%

Bugs and requests

PETROWATCH

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Caixin Global

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Subscription not activated after payment
  • App insists subscription doesn't exist
  • Constantly logged out
  • Subscription sync issues
  • Doesn't load entire story
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  • Login issues
  • Password reset doesn't work
  • Payment problems
  • App requires subscription during free trial
  • Multiple login issues reported

Requested features

12 requests
  • iPad version supporting
  • Simple "continue" subscription button with WeChat payment
  • More articles on Chinese government policies and investments
  • More in-depth articles about Chinese companies' culture
  • Filter more, be more selective
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  • Keep exhibition listings up-to-date
  • Dark mode option
  • Horizontal view option
  • Better URL integration for in-app article redirection
  • Ability to download editions
  • Improve password reset functionality
  • Make subscription more reasonable

In-app purchases

None

PETROWATCH

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Caixin Global

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Package$25.991 Month
  • Student Package$59.991 Year
  • Annual Package$249.991 Year

Questions

Is PETROWATCH free?
PETROWATCH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Caixin Global free?
Caixin Global is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PETROWATCH or Caixin Global have ads?
Both PETROWATCH and Caixin Global show ads.
Which is updated more often, PETROWATCH or Caixin Global?
PETROWATCH ships an update every 12 months, and Caixin Global every 2 months. Most recently, PETROWATCH was updated on August 6, 2026 and Caixin Global on September 22, 2026.

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