Comparison

VBL 30 vs ShelfEx

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

Head to head
About

VBL 30

Features
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Introducing the VBL's Attendee App, powered by Samaaro's cutting-edge event technology platform. Designed to enhance your event experience, this app offers a suite of features to keep you informed and engaged: Personalized Schedules: Access and manage your event itinerary with ease.

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ShelfEx

Features
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ShelfEx-ShelfScan: Smart Shelf Execution & Product Recognition ShelfEx-ShelfScan is a powerful shelf execution tool designed to streamline in-store retail audits. Built specifically for field workers and survey teams, this app enhances visibility into on-shelf availability, out-of-stock items, and share of shelf—all through advanced image and video analysis. Whether you're scanning a standard shelf or navigating a tall or extended aisle, ShelfEx-ShelfScan enables accurate and efficient product detection and recognition with just a tap. Key Features: 1. Survey Management: View and manage all your assigned surveys in one place. 2. Location-Based Routing: Easily locate nearby surveys and plan optimized routes. 3. Flexible Capture Options: Capture high-quality images or use video for complex shelves. 4. On-Device Processing: All processing is done on the device. Powered by VTI (Video-to-Image) Technology Our cutting-edge VTI tool is what sets ShelfEx-ShelfScan apart. This on-device innovation allows users to record a video of shelf displays, which is then automatically converted into a sequence of images in real-time for accurate product recognition—making it ideal for large or difficult-to-capture shelves. Available on iOS now, ShelfEx-ShelfScan brings unmatched precision and efficiency to shelf execution. ShelfEx-ShelfScan is available for any organization or professional interested in shelf execution and retail analytics. Anyone can download the app and request access or create an account to explore its features and learn more about our technology. Empower your retail teams with smarter tools — download ShelfEx-ShelfScan today.

Screenshots

VBL 304 screens
ShelfEx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VBL 30 at every 4 days against ShelfEx's monthly. VBL 30 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

VBL 30 ships an update every 4 days, ShelfEx monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
VBL 30 versus ShelfEx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVBL 30ShelfEx
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB42 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTacnik Technology Private LimitedShelfEx LLC

In-app purchases

None

VBL 30

No in-app purchases

None

ShelfEx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VBL 30 free?
VBL 30 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShelfEx free?
ShelfEx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VBL 30 or ShelfEx have ads?
Neither VBL 30 nor ShelfEx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VBL 30 or ShelfEx?
VBL 30 ships an update every 4 days, and ShelfEx monthly. Most recently, VBL 30 was updated on September 26, 2026 and ShelfEx on October 28, 2026.

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