Comparison

VanLog vs VanReady

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

Head to head
About

VanLog

Features
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VanLog is an offline-first logbook for van life and RV travel. Track everything in one place: - Vehicle maintenance and service history - Campsites with notes, ratings, photos, and map location - Fuel fill-ups with MPG and cost tracking - Water and waste entries for day-to-day van living VanLog helps you stay organized on the road and avoid missed service: - Log maintenance by mileage and date - Get reminders for upcoming service - Keep a searchable history of all entries - Continue logging even without signal Whether you travel full-time or on weekend trips, VanLog gives you a clean, practical system for vehicle care and travel records. IMPORTANT NOTES: - You can read the Terms of Use (EULA) here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ *VanLog offers auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your iCloud account at confirmation of purchase and the subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, as the account will be charged 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions have to be managed by the user themselves and auto-renewal may be turned off by opening the user's account settings after purchase. Great for: - Van life - RV maintenance tracking - Overlanding logs - Campsite journals - Offline trip logging

About

VanReady

Features
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VanReady keeps your van or RV trip-ready, from the first build-out task to the last check before you roll. Start with a real departure checklist, not a blank page. VanReady ships a full pre-trip walk covering water, propane, power, tires, securing the cabin, the exterior, hitch and tow, and a final look around. Check it off, then reset it in one tap for the next trip. Plan the build: • Build-out projects with tasks grouped by area • A cost on every item, with spent and still-to-buy totals • Ready-made plans for electrical, water, insulation, and bed and storage Know your rig: • Log water, power, and propane levels in seconds • A six-week chart of every tank and the house battery • A days-left estimate for fresh water and propane from your recent use • Maintenance log for services, repairs, and mods, with due dates and total spend • Spares and stock inventory with restock nudges when you run low Remember the road: • Campsite log with a photo, rating, nightly cost, amenities, and signal Yours on every device: • Everything syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac through your private iCloud • No account, no tracking, your data stays yours Free and Pro: • Free includes two checklists plus the levels, campsite, maintenance, and stock logs • Lifetime unlocks unlimited checklists and PDF export of any checklist or build-out project • One payment of $14.99 USD, yours forever. No subscription. Export a clean PDF of any checklist or project to print, share with a helper, or keep for your records.

Screenshots

VanLog4 screens
VanReady4 screens

Verdict

The call

VanLog and VanReady 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. VanLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and VanReady sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
VanLog versus VanReady: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVanLogVanReady
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHannes DermutzInnovaLabWorks

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VanLog

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • VanLog Pro Lifetime$79.99
1 purchases

VanReady

One-time1
  • VanReady Lifetime$14.99

Questions

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

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