# Newbook vs V Locator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: V Locator at none against Newbook's 3. V Locator also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). Newbook's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (762 vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Newbook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. V Locator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Newbook against 4.6 for V Locator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newbook has 762 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Newbook's written reviews are positive against 100% of V Locator's.

Newbook ships an update monthly, V Locator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newbook | V Locator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (762 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newbook/id1316969583/reviews) | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-locator/id1580482011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **762** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 91 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Newbook Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692601073) | [V Locator Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268579676) |

## What reviewers say

### Newbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newbook/id1316969583)

This app helps models and content creators manage their careers by connecting them with brands for paid jobs. Discover opportunities, apply for castings, and receive payments directly within the platform. Build your portfolio and get discovered by top companies.

**Highlights:** Personal portfolios, Direct bookings, Option requests, Castings, Messaging, Electronic payment

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $47.95 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and enjoyable booking process
- 💰 Fast and direct payments
- 🔒 Verified platform and clients
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🤝 Direct client communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Strict subscription requirements for submissions
- 🗓️ Expired job listings still visible
- 🔍 Lack of location/filter options
- 🐛 Buggy app with connectivity issues
- 💤 Slow account approval process

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues
- Profile editing not saving properly
- Instagram integration not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add video submission option
- Implement location/filter options
- Automatically remove expired job listings
- Improve account approval and support response time
- Allow models to set rates for additional services (hair, makeup, styling)


### V Locator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-locator/id1580482011)

Discover vegan restaurants, recipes, and events with this community-focused app. Connect with others who share your lifestyle and explore new vegan options. Enhance your vegan journey with a comprehensive database and event notifications.

**Highlights:** Vegan restaurant discovery, Recipe sharing platform, Event notifications, Community connection, Comprehensive vegan database

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newbook free?

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

### Is V Locator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Newbook or V Locator?

V Locator is rated higher. Newbook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 762 ratings, while V Locator averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Newbook or V Locator have ads?

V Locator shows ads; Newbook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Newbook or V Locator?

Newbook ships an update monthly, and V Locator every 2 months. Most recently, Newbook was updated on September 24, 2026 and V Locator on September 21, 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.*