VIP vs PermaQuest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VIP
This business application enables beverage companies to manage orders, request signatures, conduct surveys, and access sales reports. It requires integration with VIP Route Accounting Software or VIP Supplier Reporting Services.
- Enter orders
- Add sign requests
- Take surveys
- View sales reports
- Requires VIP software integration
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****Requires a minimum VIP Beverage version of 13.14**** VIP - Sales is an application for beverage companies that allows you to enter orders, add sign requests, take surveys, and view sales reports. You must be using the VIP Route Accounting Software or VIP Supplier Reporting Services to use VIP Mobile.
PermaQuest
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PermaQuest by TMS is a powerful inventory management and asset tracking solution designed for managing neon signs, coolers, fridges, glassware, tap handles, and other permanent or semi-permanent Point of Sale (POS) materials. With a focus on reducing waste and maximizing efficiency, PermaQuest provides: A real-time digital catalog with photo references for seamless ordering by your sales team Full visibility into POS inventory numbers across your entire organization Managerial asset approval for specific items Control cost limitations for certain items to an account Reserved assets for certain teams By simplifying POS inventory management and improving inventory accuracy, PermaQuest helps eliminate unnecessary spending and enhances operational control. Note: The PermaQuest app is best used in conjunction with our SignRequest for Small and Large Format Sign requesting, communication and production. Exclusively for TMS clients!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VIP at every 3 weeks against PermaQuest's every 2 months. PermaQuest's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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.
VIP ships an update every 3 weeks, PermaQuest every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VIP | PermaQuest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Vermont Information Processing, Inc | Technical Maintenance Support Inc. |
In-app purchases
VIP
No in-app purchases
PermaQuest
No in-app purchases
