VWS Live vs MeritAgCheck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VWS Live
This app enables WiFi connectivity for a range of products when paired with a WiFi Indicator. It provides real-time operational data to a web portal, offering up-to-date information for operators. A user account is required for full functionality.
- WiFi connectivity
- Real-time data streaming
- Web portal integration
- Operational activity monitoring
- Supports VWS product range
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The VWS Live® app when used in conjunction with the VWS WiFi Indicator, enables WiFi connectivity across the VWS product range. This new solution is currently available on tippers and will soon also be available on our award winning overload protection system (VOPS2™) and the Enviroweigh™ bin weighing system. The VWS Live® app provides real time data into the VWS Live® web portal to give operators up to date information on operational activity. *** For full functionality, a VWS Live® user account is required. Users can sign up for an account from the login page of the app. *** Please e-mail support@vwsltd.co.uk or call 0118 946 1900 for further information or product support.
MeritAgCheck
This app helps UK farmers conduct daily safety checks on machinery and vehicles. It features a simple traffic light system for reporting defects, e-signatures, and the ability to upload safety documents. Premium features offer extensive customization and detailed reporting.
- Daily machinery and vehicle checks
- Traffic light defect reporting
- E-signature for checklists
- Upload safety documents
- Customizable checklists (Premium)
- QR code linking for equipment
- Machinery service history
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MeritAgCheck is The UK Farm Safety App. Essential features: - Free to download - Quick and easy daily checks - Simple traffic light system used for reporting defects - E-signature for completed checklists - Upload your Safe Working Practices and Risk Assessments - Log machinery refuelling (requires additional subscription) - Users can upgrade from Essential to Premium via the dashboard MeritAgCheck Premium is a comprehensive advancement to the MeritAgCheck app which offers increased functionality and added features for an affordable monthly subscription. The app manages all your critical safety checks helping to improve efficiency and productivity within your team and business environment. Premium features include the above, and the following: - Over 1000+ customisable checklists - Link QR codes to machines/equipment/buildings for easy checklist identification - Service history for machinery in the dashboard - Options to conduct daily, weekly or monthly checks - Full machinery history report generation from the dashboard - Buildings checklists now available - Upload training and licence records of team members - Free 30-day trial
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MeritAgCheck at 85% against VWS Live's 0%. VWS Live's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VWS Live | MeritAgCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vehicle Weighing Solutions Ltd | Revolution Group Ltd |
Customer experience
VWS Live
MeritAgCheck
In-app purchases
VWS Live
No in-app purchases
MeritAgCheck
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do VWS Live or MeritAgCheck have ads?
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