VIP vs Merchinary 1.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- CRM and sales tool
- Task completion
- Call log entry
- Report viewing
- Photo capture
- Field operations
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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.
Merchinary 1.0
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Merchinary is field merchandising for reps who move store to store. Check in at any place on the map. Photograph the shelf, tag what you see, and share with a single link. Your crew’s visits show up live. Retailligence answers aisle questions so you can fix the display before you leave. • Nearby places and geofence • Photos, tags, notes, and forms on a visit • Live team feed, likes, comments, photo share links • Schedule past visits and future calls • Guest access — no account required for review
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Merchinary 1.0 at 15.0 against VIP's 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.
| Parameter | VIP | Merchinary 1.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vermont Information Processing, Inc | Haider Mehmood |
In-app purchases
VIP
No in-app purchases
Merchinary 1.0
No in-app purchases
