# The Vendlist vs Flowe

The clearest difference is rating: The Vendlist at 4.2 against Flowe's 1.0. The Vendlist also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (373 vs 1). Flowe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Vendlist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Flowe asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Vendlist holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Vendlist has 373 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Vendlist ships an update every 5 weeks, Flowe every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Vendlist | Flowe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vendlist/id1531472088/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowe-avoid-lengthy-queues/id1535397846/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **373** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kashief Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531472090) | [Tensator SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/653571772) |

## What reviewers say

### The Vendlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vendlist/id1531472088)

Discover local vending business resources, including machines, products, and locations. Find repair services and available routes for sale. Access all features with a paid subscription.

**Highlights:** Find vending machines, Locate available vending spots, Discover product suppliers, Find repair services, Search for routes for sale

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $143.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🤝 Helpful community
- 💰 Able to find and secure locations
- 🔍 Useful resource for vending business

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- ⚠️ Unreliable location information
- 🚫 Inability to access app after subscription cancellation

**Reported bugs**

- Constant loading issues
- Login/logout problems
- Inability to access app after subscription cancellation
- Incorrect or outdated location information

**Requested features**

- Improved login and account management
- More comprehensive location database
- Transparent pricing structure
- Better customer support


### Flowe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowe-avoid-lengthy-queues/id1535397846)

This app helps you avoid long waits by providing real-time service status and queue reservation. Search for businesses and services nearby or by category to find the best time to visit and even book your spot in line.

**Highlights:** Real-time service status, Queue reservation, Search by location, Search by business category, Find nearby stores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Vendlist free?

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

### Is Flowe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Vendlist or Flowe?

The Vendlist is rated higher. The Vendlist averages 4.2 out of 5 from 373 ratings, while Flowe averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Vendlist or Flowe have ads?

Neither The Vendlist nor Flowe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Vendlist or Flowe?

The Vendlist ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flowe every 16 months. Most recently, The Vendlist was updated on October 14, 2026 and Flowe on October 13, 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.*