Comparison

Vibe.fyi vs PlaceMakers Trade

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

Head to head
About

Vibe.fyi

Features
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Vibe – Transforming Workplace Communication Vibe is an internal communication platform designed to connect hard-to-reach employees in a meaningful and impactful way. Turn underutilised screens into powerful communication channels: * Screensavers, Lock Screens & Background Wallpaper: Extend communication visibility on every desktop. * Digital Signage: Broadcast messages across communal spaces and shared screens. * Default Web Browser Home Page: Reach employees every time they go online. * Mobile App: Keep your workforce informed and engaged on the go. With Vibe, communication teams can create and deliver content quickly, consistently, and effortlessly, transforming disconnected employees into an informed and connected workforce. Communicate more effectively, more often, and with less effort — with Vibe!

About

PlaceMakers Trade

This app helps tradespeople manage their accounts and purchases efficiently. It allows for skipping the counter, ordering from estimates, tracking orders, and managing team access.

Highlights
  • Skip the counter for purchases
  • Order from BUILD IT Estimates
  • Track and update orders
  • Search products with live stock
  • Manage team access levels
  • Create product lists for jobs
  • Scan product barcodes
Features
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Are you a tradie? Have an account with us? Get the job done faster, and save time and money with the PlaceMakers Trade app. You’ll be able to: - Skip the Counter – easily make purchases against your Trade account at any PlaceMakers branch without even needing to visit the counter - View and order from approved PlaceMakers BUILD IT Estimates, from any stage of build, and add onto the orders at your specific quoted price - Place an order for any order type (Pickup from any branch, Courier or Delivery) - Track and update all your orders in one place - Search or browse to find products with live stock level info at any branch and your specific trade price - Delegate or update access levels to all your team members – including whether they can place orders, see pricing, order from BUILD IT Estimates, and even set a purchase value limit. - Create lists of products for different sites, different types of jobs, or products you always find yourself running out of, for quick and easy ordering - Scan product barcodes to check your trade price and live stock info for products right in front of you Download now!

Screenshots

Vibe.fyi4 screens
PlaceMakers Trade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PlaceMakers Trade at every 2 months against Vibe.fyi's every 9 months. PlaceMakers Trade also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vibe.fyi ships an update every 9 months, PlaceMakers Trade every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Vibe.fyi versus PlaceMakers Trade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibe.fyiPlaceMakers Trade
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVibe.fyi LimitedFletcher Building

In-app purchases

None

Vibe.fyi

No in-app purchases

None

PlaceMakers Trade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vibe.fyi free?
Vibe.fyi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlaceMakers Trade free?
PlaceMakers Trade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vibe.fyi or PlaceMakers Trade have ads?
Neither Vibe.fyi nor PlaceMakers Trade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vibe.fyi or PlaceMakers Trade?
Vibe.fyi ships an update every 9 months, and PlaceMakers Trade every 2 months. Most recently, Vibe.fyi was updated on November 2, 2026 and PlaceMakers Trade on November 3, 2026.

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