Van der Vlist vs CruiseCalls
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Van der Vlist
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This applications scans QR codes on Van Der Vlist products. After scanning the code you'll be able to take photos of the product. In the photo you can highlight certain areas for closer inspection. After saving the photos they will be uploaded to Van Der Vlist for processing. Please note: you need a special code to use this application. The code will be provided to you by the Van Der Vlist IT department.
CruiseCalls
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CruiseCalls is a cruise schedule sharing app for ports and people. Port Authorities and ship agents use PortCall.com to manage the port scheduling process. People around the port can use CruiseCalls to receive notifications about arrivals, departures, and schedule changes. Great for tour operators, transportation providers, and local restaurants and shops. Aruba and Bonaire accounts get scheduling and access for free. BVI and Maine accounts require a $4.99, monthly subscription. See standard Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Van der Vlist at none against CruiseCalls's 1. Van der Vlist also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. CruiseCalls sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Van der Vlist asks for nothing beyond the download.
Van der Vlist ships an update every 3 months, CruiseCalls every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Van der Vlist | CruiseCalls |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NotFound Digital Creativity | Island Innovations Ltd |
In-app purchases
Van der Vlist
No in-app purchases
CruiseCalls
- Basic$4.991 Month
Questions
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Do Van der Vlist or CruiseCalls have ads?
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