# GuideOn Military vs VendMap

GuideOn Military and VendMap both sit at 2.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of GuideOn Military's written reviews are positive against 0% of VendMap's. GuideOn Military also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (170 vs 2). VendMap's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GuideOn Military sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and VendMap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for GuideOn Military against 3.0 for VendMap. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GuideOn Military has 170 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of GuideOn Military's written reviews are positive against 0% of VendMap's.

GuideOn Military ships an update every 3 months, VendMap monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GuideOn Military | VendMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guideon-military/id904516921/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vendmap/id6754518833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **43.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OneDot Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/934254651) | [Veriris LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848599352) |

## What reviewers say

### GuideOn Military

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guideon-military/id904516921)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app helps users navigate military installations by providing directions, contact information, and relevant community content. Search for buildings, resources, units, and events to easily find what you need on and around bases.

**Highlights:** Installation navigation, Contact information, Military community content, Search by building number or keyword, User-submitted content, Directions and locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GuideOn Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| GuideOn Yearly Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium- Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| GuideOn Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


### VendMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vendmap/id6754518833)

Discover and rate vending machines in your area with this app. Find snacks, drinks, and specialty items using an interactive map and search filters. Contribute to a community database by adding new machines and sharing your experiences.

**Highlights:** Interactive map of nearby vending machines, Filter by machine type and sub-type, Add and review vending machines, Search for specific items, Community-powered database, Secure sign-in options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VendMap Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| VendMap Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| VendMap Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| VendMap Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GuideOn Military free?

GuideOn Military is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VendMap free?

VendMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GuideOn Military or VendMap?

VendMap is rated higher. GuideOn Military averages 2.9 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while VendMap averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do GuideOn Military or VendMap have ads?

VendMap shows ads; GuideOn Military does not.

### Which is updated more often, GuideOn Military or VendMap?

GuideOn Military ships an update every 3 months, and VendMap monthly. Most recently, GuideOn Military was updated on November 1, 2026 and VendMap on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*