Comparison

ILC Pro vs My Build Vault

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

Head to head
About

ILC Pro

Control and configure ILC lighting devices wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Manage your lighting system remotely with this utility app.

Highlights
  • Wireless configuration
  • Remote control
  • ILC lighting device management
  • iOS compatibility
Features
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This application will allow wireless configuration and control of ILC lighting control devices from your iPhone or Ipad device.

About

My Build Vault

This app helps car enthusiasts meticulously track vehicle modifications, performance data, and important documents. It allows users to log parts, costs, and installation details, monitor performance metrics, and store vehicle-related paperwork. Features include AI invoice scanning and VIN decoding for comprehensive build management.

Highlights
  • Track modifications across 7 categories
  • Log performance metrics like dyno runs and acceleration
  • Store and manage vehicle documents with expiry alerts
  • Generate professional build sheets for various purposes
  • AI-powered invoice scanning for automatic data extraction
  • VIN decoder for factory specifications
  • Fleet management for multiple vehicles
Features
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Build Vault is the ultimate vehicle modification tracker for car enthusiasts, builders, and collectors. Document every detail of your build — from bolt-ons to full engine swaps — with photos, costs, vendor info, and installation details all in one place. TRACK YOUR MODIFICATIONS Log every mod across 7 categories: Engine, Suspension, Wheels, Brakes, Drivetrain, Interior, and Exterior. Record part names, brands, part numbers, purchase price, labor cost, vendor, installation date, and status. Attach before and after photos to see your build evolve. PERFORMANCE LOGGING Record dyno runs with horsepower and torque numbers. Log quarter-mile times, 0-60 runs, trap speeds, boost levels, and corner weights. Track how each modification impacts your build's performance over time. DOCUMENT VAULT Store registration, title, insurance, invoices, receipts, warranties, service records, and inspection documents. Multi-page scanning, expiration date tracking, and automatic alerts when documents are about to expire so you never miss a renewal. MILEAGE TRACKING Log odometer readings over time with visual charts. See mileage at each modification install and performance test for a complete build timeline. BUILD SHEET EXPORT Generate professional build sheets in four templates — Sale, Insurance, Car Show, and Minimal. Export as PDF, CSV, or JSON. Perfect for selling your vehicle, filing insurance claims, or displaying at car shows. BUILD MILESTONES Track your build stages from stock to fully built. Set milestones, mark them complete, and document your progression from Stage 1 to Stage 3 and beyond. FLEET INSIGHTS Own multiple vehicles? See total investment, combined horsepower, category spending breakdowns, and fleet leader rankings — most powerful, lightest, best power-to-weight ratio, and more. AI INVOICE SCANNER (PRO) Snap a photo of any parts invoice or receipt. AI automatically extracts item names, prices, part numbers, and labor costs, then categorizes them for one-tap import into your mod list. VIN DECODER Enter your VIN to automatically pull factory specs — stock horsepower, torque, curb weight, drivetrain, transmission, engine code, and chassis code from the NHTSA database. CLOUD SYNC (PRO) Keep your builds synced across all your Apple devices with iCloud. Your data is always backed up and accessible wherever you are. FREE TO USE Build Vault is free with up to 1 vehicle, 15 mods, 20 documents, and 2 build sheet exports per month. Upgrade to Build Vault Pro for unlimited everything, cloud sync, AI invoice scanning, and full VIN decode. BUILD VAULT PRO — $29.99/year • Unlimited vehicles, mods, and photos • Unlimited documents and build sheet exports • AI-powered invoice scanning • iCloud sync across devices • Full VIN decode with factory specs Terms of Use: https://mybuildvault.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://mybuildvault.com/privacy/

Screenshots

ILC Pro1 screens
My Build Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: My Build Vault at 5.0 against ILC Pro's 2.5. ILC Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. My Build Vault sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. ILC Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Build Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ILC Pro has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ILC Pro ships an update monthly, My Build Vault every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 2 level
ILC Pro versus My Build Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterILC ProMy Build Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperILC Intelligent Lightening Control Inc.Tim Eberhard

Customer experience

ILC Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

My Build Vault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ILC Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

My Build Vault

Subscriptions1
  • My Build Vault Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is ILC Pro free?
ILC Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Build Vault free?
My Build Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ILC Pro or My Build Vault?
My Build Vault is rated higher. ILC Pro averages 2.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while My Build Vault averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ILC Pro or My Build Vault have ads?
My Build Vault shows ads; ILC Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, ILC Pro or My Build Vault?
ILC Pro ships an update monthly, and My Build Vault every 2 months. Most recently, ILC Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and My Build Vault on October 6, 2026.

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