# Whip Around vs Vault Guard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vault Guard at 100% against Whip Around's 59%. Vault Guard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Whip Around's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vault Guard sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Whip Around asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vault Guard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whip Around has 3.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Whip Around's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vault Guard's.

Whip Around ships an update fortnightly, Vault Guard monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whip Around | Vault Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whip-around-dvir/id1030219989/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-guard/id6470513838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Whip Around (NZ) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182850312) | [DAK Securities, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713787421) |

## What reviewers say

### Whip Around

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whip-around-dvir/id1030219989)

This app provides a comprehensive fleet management solution for inspections, maintenance, and work orders. It simplifies digital inspections, defect tracking, and service scheduling to optimize fleet performance and reduce downtime.

**Highlights:** Digital fleet inspections, Work order management, Defect tracking, DVIR & eDVIR reporting, Service schedule reminders, Customizable forms

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient paperless process
- 📸 Detailed photo documentation
- 🗓️ Comprehensive inspection coverage
- 🔍 Helpful for insurance and compliance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive for small businesses
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location sharing
- 🔄 Frequent app updates causing issues
- 🕰️ Slow processing of photos

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch
- Inspection data getting deleted
- Password reset links not working
- Inability to update company/user information

**Requested features**

- Customizable checklists
- Ability to add multiple photos per section
- Seamless integration with ELD systems
- Improved email delivery of inspection reports
- Option to disable location tracking


### Vault Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-guard/id6470513838)

Securely store your firearm data, discover nearby gun shops, and stay updated on the latest news and rebates. Track your collection's value and export data for insurance. Developed by veterans for enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Secure firearm data vault, Find nearby gun shops, Track firearm news, Discover gun and ammo rebates, Track collection value, Export data for insurance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Plan | $0.29 | per month |
| The small stash monthly plan | $3.49 | per month |
| Upgraded Vault Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Large Vault Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Vault Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| The small stash | $34.99 | per year |
| Upgraded Vault Version | $49.99 | per year |
| Large Vault Version | $69.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Vault Version | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whip Around free?

Whip Around is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vault Guard free?

Vault Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Whip Around or Vault Guard?

Vault Guard is rated higher. Whip Around averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Vault Guard averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Whip Around or Vault Guard have ads?

Neither Whip Around nor Vault Guard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Whip Around or Vault Guard?

Whip Around ships an update fortnightly, and Vault Guard monthly. Most recently, Whip Around was updated on November 6, 2026 and Vault Guard on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*