Comparison

HipVan vs PLC VIP Concierge (SG)

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

Head to head
About

HipVan

Discover and share home styling ideas from a community of homeowners. Browse thousands of photos, take virtual tours, and shop for furniture and decor directly within the app. Save your favorite inspirations and create moodboards for your dream home.

Highlights
  • Discover home inspirations
  • Virtual house tours
  • Explore product tags
  • Filter and sort posts
  • Save posts and products
  • Engage with community
  • Shop directly
Features
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Furnish your home, all in one app. Shop 10,000+ furniture, home décor and essentials for every room. Discover curated pieces, explore real Singapore homes and shop the looks that inspire you — all in one seamless experience. Why shop on the HipVan App? • Trending looks, curated for you & your space Discover trending furniture and décor, from everyday essentials to statement pieces for every room. • Shop the look from real homes Browse real homeowner spaces, save ideas you love and shop featured pieces directly. • Furnish with confidence Read real reviews before you buy, and enjoy 100-day returns if you change your mind. Plus, enjoy free delivery and assembly on orders above $300. • Save your favourites for later Wishlist the pieces you love as you bring your space together, and return when you’re ready. • 10% off your first in-app order Use code HVAPP10 when you shop in-app. No minimum spend. Make your space feel like home with HipVan. Download the app now.

About

PLC VIP Concierge (SG)

Access exclusive member pricing, promotions, and birthday offers. Earn and redeem loyalty points for e-vouchers. Stay updated with the latest news and deals.

Highlights
  • Exclusive member pricing
  • Special promotions
  • Birthday offers
  • Earn loyalty points
  • Redeem points for e-vouchers
  • View membership expiry
Features
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VIP membership services are applicable for Singapore registered VIP membership only. For non Singapore registered VIP members, you may view the app in Guest mode Highlights • Enjoy Exclusive Members’ Pricings, Promotions and Special Birthday Offers • Earn Loyalty Points • Check your Loyalty Points and membership expiry • Redeem Points for e-vouchers • Receive latest news and promotions

Screenshots

HipVan4 screens
PLC VIP Concierge (SG)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HipVan at 71% against PLC VIP Concierge (SG)'s 8%. HipVan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). PLC VIP Concierge (SG)'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HipVan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HipVan has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of HipVan's written reviews are positive against 8% of PLC VIP Concierge (SG)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HipVan ships an update weekly, PLC VIP Concierge (SG) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
HipVan versus PLC VIP Concierge (SG): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHipVanPLC VIP Concierge (SG)
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHipVanPet Lovers Centre Pte Ltd

Customer experience

HipVan

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

PLC VIP Concierge (SG)

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.7%

In-app purchases

None

HipVan

No in-app purchases

None

PLC VIP Concierge (SG)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HipVan free?
HipVan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PLC VIP Concierge (SG) free?
PLC VIP Concierge (SG) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HipVan or PLC VIP Concierge (SG)?
HipVan is rated higher. HipVan averages 5.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while PLC VIP Concierge (SG) averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do HipVan or PLC VIP Concierge (SG) have ads?
PLC VIP Concierge (SG) shows ads; HipVan does not.
Which is updated more often, HipVan or PLC VIP Concierge (SG)?
HipVan ships an update weekly, and PLC VIP Concierge (SG) every 2 months. Most recently, HipVan was updated on October 7, 2026 and PLC VIP Concierge (SG) on October 14, 2026.

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