Comparison

Van Heda vs SimpliHome

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

Head to head
About

Van Heda

Plan and track the costs of building a camper van. This app helps you create detailed budgets, group expenses by build section, and monitor your spending against your plan. Share project progress and budget links with others for transparency.

Highlights
  • Create multiple van build projects
  • Add items with price, link, photo, and notes
  • Group costs by build sections
  • Track spend vs. planned budget
  • Autofill item details from product links
  • Attach build photos
  • Share read-only project links
Features
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Build your camper van with a clear plan. Van Heda keeps your budget tight and your decisions transparent. Add items fast. Group by build sections. Track spend vs plan. Share a read-only project link with your partner or builder. What you can do • Create one or more projects for different vans or budgets • Add items with price, link, photo, notes • Group costs by structure, electrical, plumbing, interior and more • See totals. Remaining budget. Over or under at a glance • Autofill from product links to speed up entry • Attach build photos to show progress over time • Share a read-only project page for feedback and accountability

About

SimpliHome

Features
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Welcome to SimpliHome - the AI-powered family hub built for busy British parents. Juggling school runs, meal planning, household chores, and family schedules is exhausting. SimpliHome brings everything into one beautifully simple app, so your whole family stays in sync without the chaos. --- WHAT SIMPLIHOME DOES --- SHARED FAMILY CALENDAR One calendar, every family member can see. See who's where, when - from swimming lessons to dentist appointments. Get smart reminders so nothing slips through the cracks. AI ASSISTANT VIA WHATSAPP Message SimpliHome on WhatsApp with anything — "swimming Tuesday at 4" or a photo of a school letter — and it instantly adds events, tasks, shopping items and meals to your family's shared spaces. No forms, no fuss. REWARDS FOR CHILDREN Kids earn stars for completing chores and tasks. Turn those stars into real rewards you choose — extra screen time, a trip to the park, or something special. Kids love it, parents stay sane. AI MORNING BRIEF ON WHATSAPP Every morning, SimpliHome sends a WhatsApp message with today's meals, appointments, tasks and any heads-ups you need. Start your day prepared, not panicked. AI MEAL PLANNER Tell SimpliHome your preferences and let AI generate a week of family-friendly meals in seconds. Automatically creates your shopping list, sorted by supermarket aisle. TASKS & CHORES Assign chores to the kids, set recurring tasks for grown-ups, and celebrate completions together. Age-appropriate task lists that grow with your family. SMART SHOPPING LISTS Collaborative grocery lists that sync instantly across devices. Never come home with three bags of pasta again. FAMILY MESSAGING A private, ad-free space just for your family. Share updates, photos, and quick messages without leaving the app. HOUSEHOLD NOTES Store everything from school permission slips to Wi-Fi passwords in one secure, searchable place. --- WHY PARENTS LOVE IT --- - AI that actually helps - not just a gimmick - Designed specifically for UK families - Privacy-first: your family data stays yours - Works brilliantly offline - Intuitive enough for the whole family to use --- BUILT FOR BRITISH FAMILIES --- SimpliHome is made in the UK and designed around the rhythms of British family life - school terms, bank holidays, and the great British weekly shop. --- PRIVACY MATTERS --- We believe your family's data belongs to your family. SimpliHome never sells your information or shows you adverts. Full stop. Start your free trial today. No credit card required. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Van Heda4 screens
SimpliHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

Van Heda and SimpliHome are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Van Heda sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SimpliHome sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Van Heda versus SimpliHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVan HedaSimpliHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAURIMAS PRUSOVASThomas Whitson

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Van Heda

One-time1
  • Van Heda Pro — Lifetime$9.99
4 purchases

SimpliHome

Subscriptions4
  • Family Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Family Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Van Heda free?
Van Heda is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpliHome free?
SimpliHome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Van Heda or SimpliHome have ads?
Neither Van Heda nor SimpliHome shows ads.

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