# The Vendlist vs Seed Driver

The clearest difference is rating: The Vendlist at 4.2 against Seed Driver's 1.4. The Vendlist also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 15%) and ratings volume (373 vs 21). Seed Driver's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

The Vendlist holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Vendlist has 373 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of The Vendlist's written reviews are positive against 15% of Seed Driver's.

The Vendlist ships an update every 5 weeks, Seed Driver every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Vendlist | Seed Driver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vendlist/id1531472088/reviews)** | [1.4 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seed-driver/id1614646540/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **373** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **30.8% of reviews** | 15.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kashief Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531472090) | [Cantaloupe Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/587365072) |

## 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


### Seed Driver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seed-driver/id1614646540)

Streamline location visits for drivers with a guided process for service, inventory, and cash collection. This app integrates with the full Seed software suite to manage all operational servicing needs.

**Highlights:** Streamlined service process, Inventory management, Cash collection, Integration with Seed software suite, All-in-one operational tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Vendlist free?

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

### Is Seed Driver free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Vendlist or Seed Driver?

The Vendlist is rated higher. The Vendlist averages 4.2 out of 5 from 373 ratings, while Seed Driver averages 1.4 from 21 ratings.

### Do The Vendlist or Seed Driver have ads?

Neither The Vendlist nor Seed Driver shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Vendlist or Seed Driver?

The Vendlist ships an update every 5 weeks, and Seed Driver every 2 months. Most recently, The Vendlist was updated on September 26, 2026 and Seed Driver on September 26, 2026.

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