# VanBuild: Camper & Van Life — Camper, camping & off-grid

> Camper, camping & off-grid (iPhone/iPad app by Steffen Kratzsch - PinkChili.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanbuild-camper-and-van-life/id6760018111 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Steffen Kratzsch - PinkChili](https://appshunter.io/developer/494856669)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $34.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-07-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanbuild-camper-and-van-life/id6760018111/reviews.md

## What is VanBuild?

VanBuild is your companion for both halves of van life: the build -- converting your van into a campervan -- AND living in it on the road afterwards. Whether it's a Sprinter, Ducato, or Crafter, plan your entire conversion from start to finish, then keep all the tools you need for campsites, travel and everyday life on the road.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
- 7 categories: Planning, Insulation, Windows, Electrical, Water, Furniture, Finishing
- Detailed instructions with tips, materials, and time estimates
- Progress tracking with interactive checklist
- Difficulty levels for each step

BUDGET PLANNER
- Calculate your build costs with interactive sliders
- 8 cost categories with over 50 individual items
- Cost distribution at a glance
- Community saving tips

TECHNICAL CALCULATORS
- Electrical calculator: battery size, solar yield, cable gauge, fuses, daily consumption
- Weight calculator: item weights vs. gross vehicle weight, axle-load warnings, payload
- Packing list with weights that feed directly into the weight calculator

REGISTRATION & INSPECTION (German focus)
- All requirements for motorhome registration in Germany
- Mandatory and optional equipment clearly organized
- Step-by-step registration process
- Category filters (Structure, Gas, Electrical, etc.)

ON THE ROAD
- Dashcam with loop recording and trip export
- Leveling helper: find a level pitch, show wedge heights per side
- Photo gallery for build progress and travel memories

VENDOR DIRECTORY
- Recommended shops and vendors for parts, insulation, electrical, furniture
- Search and filter by category

CHECKS & MAINTENANCE
- Vehicle data form
- Maintenance checklists: Inspection, Pre-trip, Return, Winterization, Equipment
- Automatic payload calculation

MORE FEATURES
- Dark Mode & Light Mode
- 5 languages: Deutsch, English, Français, Italiano, Español
- Home-screen widgets show your build progress (iOS & Android)
- Optional cloud sync via iCloud or Google Drive -- no third-party servers
- No ads, no trackers, works offline

VANBUILD PRO
- VanBuild is free to use with restricted usage; a one-time purchase, monthly or annual subscription unlocks all power tools: calculators, planners and extended checklists
- "Restore purchase" is supported

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camper Van Pro – Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Camper Van Pro – Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Van Camper Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.4 — 2026-07-01

Better description

### 2.4.3 — 2026-06-17

Subscriptions linked

### 2.4.0 — 2026-06-15

Subscription model added.

### 2.3.1 — 2026-04-28

Now available as a trial version with IAP

### 2.3.0 — 2026-04-27

In-App-Purchase

## More apps by Steffen Kratzsch - PinkChili

- [FreelancerApp](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freelancerapp/id494856666)
- [The Wedding Planner Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wedding-planner-pro/id6759523167)

All apps by Steffen Kratzsch - PinkChili: https://appshunter.io/developer/494856669

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