Comparison

VIP vs PermaQuest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VIP

This business tool streamlines CRM and sales tasks for the beverage industry. It allows users to complete assignments, record call logs, access reports, and capture images while in the field. Requires VIP Route Accounting Software or VIP Supplier Reporting Services.

Highlights
  • CRM and sales tool
  • Task completion
  • Call log entry
  • Report viewing
  • Photo capture
  • Field operations
Features
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KARMA from VIP, which includes iDIG, is the beverage industry’s leading CRM and sales tool. Complete tasks, enter call logs, view reports, take photos and more while out in the trade. You must be using the VIP Route Accounting Software or VIP Supplier Reporting Services to use KARMA.

About

PermaQuest

Features
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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!

Screenshots

VIP4 screens
PermaQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PermaQuest at 15.0 against VIP's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VIP ships an update monthly, PermaQuest every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
VIP versus PermaQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIPPermaQuest
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews10.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size85 MB25 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVermont Information Processing, IncTechnical Maintenance Support Inc.

In-app purchases

None

VIP

No in-app purchases

None

PermaQuest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VIP free?
VIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PermaQuest free?
PermaQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VIP or PermaQuest have ads?
Neither VIP nor PermaQuest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VIP or PermaQuest?
VIP ships an update monthly, and PermaQuest every 2 months. Most recently, VIP was updated on November 2, 2026 and PermaQuest on October 30, 2026.

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