Comparison

NEXT MobileDoc vs VacAssist

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

Head to head
About

NEXT MobileDoc

Access your field documentation data anytime, anywhere. Review past fertilization and plant protection tasks to better evaluate fields and plan future actions. Data syncs from desktop software and is available offline.

Highlights
  • Access field documentation data
  • Review fertilization and plant protection tasks
  • Offline data display
  • Data transfer from desktop software
  • Integrated support via call or email
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With NEXT MobileDoc APP you have always and everywhere access to your field documentation data. You can check on the field which fertilization or plant protection tasks you have made on the field. So you can better evaluate your fields and plan the next steps. NEXT MobileDoc APP is part of the NEXT Farming OFFICE product family. -> Which functions does NEXT MobileDoc APP offer? + Transfer of field documentation data from the desktop software NEXT Farming OFFICE + Overview of all decision-relevant data + Display the data without an internet connection -> Which data can I display? * Crop type/variety * Date of seeding/harvest * Overview of all applied plant protection/fertilization products * Details about all completed tasks * NPK-Sum These data are available for all recorded crop years. -> How does NEXT MobileDoc APP work? NEXT MobileDoc APP can be used with demo data immediately after the download. -> How do I transfer my data? From NEXT Farming OFFICE you export your company’s data with a few clicks. These data will then be encrypted and transferred via NEXT Cloud to your mobile devices. Since the data will be saved offline on your mobile device you can use them on the field also without internet connection. -> Who has access to my data? You determine what information is sent to your mobile device. You have at any time full control over your company’s data -> Integrated support Call our hotline directly from the app or write us an e-mail directly from the app.

About

VacAssist

Features
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Operate and program your vacuum packaging machine with one single app. The VacAssist app enables you to combine the benefits of advanced vacuum packaging technology and additional app functionality. This new feature transforms a traditional vacuum packaging machine into an intelligent device that brings more tools to a commercial kitchen. Vacuum packaging basics Basic operation of your vacuum packaging machine can be done with the app. You can define the settings of vacuum percentage, seal time, Soft Air, gas flush and the wireless label printer. More advanced functions and options, such as Marinating, Liquid control, Tenderizing and Sequential vacuum, can also be programmed. The app enables you to define and set up to 20 programs on the machine. All you need is a Bluetooth connection. Easy to use and a great support for efficiency in everyday commercial kitchen logistics. Features • Define program names and labels • Control settings • (De)activate options and functions • HACCP logging • Wireless printer settings 20 Programs The VacAssist app has a maximum of 20 programs that can be defined and preset. The touch control panel on the machine displays the specific program you selected and the corresponding value of the pressure in percentages or in mbar, or the time in seconds. Options • Liquid control: prevents liquids from boiling • External vacuum adapter • Wireless thermal label printer with Bluetooth connection Functions • Red meat: reduces drip and air bubbles in the vacuum packed meat • Sequential vacuum: ensures the extraction of all trapped air from the food product. • Marinate: enables a full absorption of the marinade into the food product. Fit for food The VacAssist app is perfect for programming standard settings on your vacuum packaging machine in order to realise a maximal end vacuum (99.8%) for standard products, such as meat, fish, fruits and vegetables. However, this app also has some pre-set programs for specific products that you can further personalize, such as sharp products, ready meals, liquids and fluids, products with a lot of trapped air inside, and marinated products. Check the website for more information: www.vacassistapp.com

Screenshots

NEXT MobileDoc3 screens
VacAssist3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NEXT MobileDoc at every 3 months against VacAssist's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NEXT MobileDoc ships an update every 3 months, VacAssist every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
NEXT MobileDoc versus VacAssist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNEXT MobileDocVacAssist
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.010.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAGCO CorporationOnlinq

In-app purchases

None

NEXT MobileDoc

No in-app purchases

None

VacAssist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NEXT MobileDoc free?
NEXT MobileDoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VacAssist free?
VacAssist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NEXT MobileDoc or VacAssist have ads?
Neither NEXT MobileDoc nor VacAssist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NEXT MobileDoc or VacAssist?
NEXT MobileDoc ships an update every 3 months, and VacAssist every 8 months. Most recently, NEXT MobileDoc was updated on October 21, 2026 and VacAssist on September 30, 2026.

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