Comparison

VASP vs Karibu

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

Head to head
About

VASP

Features
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VASP is a management system which converts all the data from your cold-storage, freezer and other systems into real-time process information. The system runs on a dedicated server or computer, which communicates with up to 100 controllers via Ethernet. VASP gives you insight into all running processes so you can closely monitor them and intervene immediately when needed. The controllers connected to the VASP system are operated in a logical, intuitive manner. They are displayed on a clearly organised start screen on which the core values are immediately visible. From the start screen, users can zoom in to the controller level. There, the main settings can be changed in order to fine-tune the control process. Sensor values and control process status are also easy to read. Suddenly rising temperatures in your freezer? Unacceptable fluctuations in relative humidity? VASP alerts you immediately in case of any deviating ambient conditions. VASP has a number of alarm functions at various levels. Messages can be read in the VASP software, via email or in the VDH smartphone app. They can be distinguished into urgent and non-urgent messages. Alarms are shown in VASP in an updated alarm list in which the colour indicates the level of urgency. Instructions can be entered to inform on-site technicians of the required follow-up. Once the malfunction has been resolved, the user may assign a cause; this information can be valuable in order to prevent further malfunctions. There is a need in a number of sectors for rigorously traceable, detailed data on ambient conditions. VASP records all data from the connected controllers. As a consequence, a comprehensive storage and process history can be provided for auditing purposes. For specialists, VASP also has a full-featured analytical tool. This allows data from several controllers to be visualised in a single graph. VASP also records the changes made per user. This could be important in order to find the cause of deviations in ambient conditions. Several users can work simultaneously in VASP. Each user can be assigned separate privileges. This also applies to third-party maintenance technicians and other persons with different access rights. For additional user-friendliness, the language can be configured per user. With the VDH app, the VASP system is always within easy reach. Push notifications allows the alarm messages to be displayed on a smartphone or tablet screen.

About

Karibu

Features
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Met de Karibu app ontvang je diensten direct in je smartphone. Activeer je profiel in de app en je kunt gelijk aan de slag. Stel uw beschikbaarheidstijd in om alleen relevante diensten te krijgen. Pas toe op degene die je leuk vindt. Houd uw tijd en uploadkosten bij.

Screenshots

VASP4 screens
Karibu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Karibu at every 2 months against VASP's every 5 months. VASP's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VASP ships an update every 5 months, Karibu every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
VASP versus Karibu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVASPKaribu
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size41 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVDHBeeple BVBA

In-app purchases

None

VASP

No in-app purchases

None

Karibu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VASP free?
VASP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Karibu free?
Karibu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VASP or Karibu have ads?
Neither VASP nor Karibu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VASP or Karibu?
VASP ships an update every 5 months, and Karibu every 2 months. Most recently, VASP was updated on September 18, 2026 and Karibu on September 28, 2026.

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