# MiniVAN Touch vs Sched

The clearest difference is rating: Sched at 4.8 against MiniVAN Touch's 3.3. Sched also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 276) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). MiniVAN Touch's advantage is chart position (#85 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Sched holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sched has 4.2K ratings behind it against 276, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of MiniVAN Touch's written reviews are positive against 18% of Sched's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MiniVAN Touch ships an update every 2 months, Sched every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MiniVAN Touch | Sched |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minivan-touch/id352087547/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sched/id1296168491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 276 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **25.5% of reviews** | 17.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NGP VAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/352087550) | [Sched](https://appshunter.io/developer/326362685) |

## What reviewers say

### MiniVAN Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minivan-touch/id352087547)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

This app digitizes political canvassing by allowing users to collect data directly on their mobile devices. It syncs with NGP VAN, streamlining the process of uploading and integrating canvass results into databases.

**Highlights:** Mobile data collection, NGP VAN integration, Offline data entry, Real-time data upload, Streamlined data management

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to learn interface
- 🚀 Eliminates need for paper lists and clipboards
- 📱 Efficient data entry in the field
- 🔄 Auto-sync functionality works well when functioning
- 📍 Map view helps identify locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Severe battery drain on phones
- 📍 Inaccurate GPS and map positioning
- 🔄 Syncing fails frequently between canvassers
- 💾 Data loss and disappearing entries

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when downloading lists
- Login loops and authentication failures
- Two-factor authentication stuck or unresetable
- Data disappears after switching lists
- Synced data not visible the next day

**Requested features**

- Ability to load and switch between multiple lists simultaneously
- Geographic sorting instead of alphabetical ordering
- Automatic route optimization that persists
- Bulk marking of inaccessible addresses
- Integrated navigation/directions from map


### Sched

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sched/id1296168491)

This app helps manage event schedules and attendee registration. Browse event details, personalize your experience by saving favorite sessions, and view speaker profiles. It offers offline access to your schedule, ensuring you never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Full schedule browsing, Personalized schedule creation, Speaker and exhibitor directory, Offline schedule caching, On-the-go schedule changes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient event scheduling
- 💡 Helpful for large group events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy interface
- 🔍 Inconsistent data visibility
- 💤 Slow performance
- 🔀 Sync issues between app and web version
- 🔍 Limited search and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Login issues
- Unreliable event opening
- Scrolling problems

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Calendar integration
- Jump to current event button
- Ability to edit profile and add photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MiniVAN Touch free?

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

### Is Sched free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MiniVAN Touch or Sched?

Sched is rated higher. MiniVAN Touch averages 3.3 out of 5 from 276 ratings, while Sched averages 4.8 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do MiniVAN Touch or Sched have ads?

Neither MiniVAN Touch nor Sched shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MiniVAN Touch or Sched?

MiniVAN Touch ships an update every 2 months, and Sched every 3 weeks. Most recently, MiniVAN Touch was updated on September 29, 2026 and Sched on October 2, 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.*