# Vend vs The Vendlist

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vend at 80% against The Vendlist's 31%. Vend also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). The Vendlist's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (373 vs 8). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Vendlist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Vend asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Vendlist holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Vendlist has 373 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Vend's written reviews are positive against 31% of The Vendlist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Vend ships an update every 3 months, The Vendlist every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vend | The Vendlist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vend-it/id1150199513/reviews) | **[4.2 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vendlist/id1531472088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **373** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Western Database Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150199512) | [Kashief Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531472090) |

## What reviewers say

### Vend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vend-it/id1150199513)

Manage vending machine inventory and sales to maximize profits. Track stock levels, generate packing lists, and receive alerts for device issues or low stock. Optimize product rotation with expiry date tracking.

**Highlights:** Stock level tracking, Packing list generation, Low stock notifications, Device alerts, Expiry date tracking, Sales statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Vendlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vendlist/id1531472088)

Discover local vending business resources, including machines, products, and locations. Find repair services and available routes for sale. Access all features with a paid subscription.

**Highlights:** Find vending machines, Locate available vending spots, Discover product suppliers, Find repair services, Search for routes for sale

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $143.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🤝 Helpful community
- 💰 Able to find and secure locations
- 🔍 Useful resource for vending business

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- ⚠️ Unreliable location information
- 🚫 Inability to access app after subscription cancellation

**Reported bugs**

- Constant loading issues
- Login/logout problems
- Inability to access app after subscription cancellation
- Incorrect or outdated location information

**Requested features**

- Improved login and account management
- More comprehensive location database
- Transparent pricing structure
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vend free?

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

### Is The Vendlist free?

The Vendlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vend or The Vendlist?

The Vendlist is rated higher. Vend averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while The Vendlist averages 4.2 from 373 ratings.

### Do Vend or The Vendlist have ads?

Neither Vend nor The Vendlist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vend or The Vendlist?

Vend ships an update every 3 months, and The Vendlist every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vend was updated on June 11, 2026 and The Vendlist on September 22, 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.*