Comparison

ArcGIS 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

ArcGIS Navigator

Navigate to your destinations with voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions and offline map access. This tool allows field teams to efficiently access and route on custom maps, view asset information, and manage daily work lists. It requires an ArcGIS account and Navigator license to function.

Highlights
  • Voice-guided turn-by-turn directions
  • Offline navigation with local data
  • Access custom Esri navigation maps
  • Search assets and route on roads
  • Vehicle-specific travel modes
  • Manage daily work lists and stops
Features
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ArcGIS is available on your desktop, in a browser, and now on your iPhone or iPad. Navigate to where you need to be, unlock efficiency, and improve your field workforce reliability.  To use Navigator, you must have an ArcGIS account and a Navigator license. Key Features: - Use voice-guided turn-by-turn directions with automatic route recalculation. - Navigate completely offline with locally stored data (even in the background). - Access Esri's navigation maps or use your own maps—search your assets, route on your roads, and view your layers. - Follow shared routes. - Complete stops one at a time, or create a work list for an entire day's work. - View information about your assets. - Use vehicle-specific travel modes. - Receive stops from an email, your own app, or other ArcGIS apps such as Collector for ArcGIS. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

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

ArcGIS Navigator4 screens
Petro Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Petro Path at 3.5 against ArcGIS Navigator's 2.7. Petro Path also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and review sentiment (31% vs 17%). ArcGIS Navigator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Petro Path sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. ArcGIS Navigator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Petro Path holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 72 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of ArcGIS Navigator's written reviews are positive against 31% of Petro Path's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArcGIS Navigator ships an update every 13 months, Petro Path every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
ArcGIS Navigator versus Petro Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcGIS NavigatorPetro Path
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (19 ratings)3.5 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews30.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1972 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#60 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESRIPetro Path

Customer experience

ArcGIS Navigator

All ratings19 ratings
Positive42.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative52.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Petro Path

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

In-app purchases

None

ArcGIS Navigator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Petro Path

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

Questions

Is ArcGIS Navigator free?
ArcGIS Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Petro Path free?
Petro Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ArcGIS Navigator or Petro Path?
Petro Path is rated higher. ArcGIS Navigator averages 2.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Petro Path averages 3.5 from 72 ratings.
Do ArcGIS Navigator or Petro Path have ads?
Neither ArcGIS Navigator nor Petro Path shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArcGIS Navigator or Petro Path?
ArcGIS Navigator ships an update every 13 months, and Petro Path every 3 weeks. Most recently, ArcGIS Navigator was updated on October 20, 2026 and Petro Path on October 19, 2026.

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