VB Go vs ShoreDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VB Go
Discover events and attractions in Virginia Beach, from concerts to city meetings. Find and pay for parking at participating locations with real-time data. Add events to your calendar and share them with others.
- Event discovery
- Attraction browsing
- Parking finder
- Parking payment
- Live parking data
- Calendar integration
- Event sharing
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Looking for something to do in Virginia Beach? Find it on VB Go. From concerts at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater to fun activities at a city park, VB Go has you covered! Browse attractions, events, and find/pay for parking! Once you get to your event, VB Go will help you find and pay for parking at participating city parking locations with up to the minute live parking data to help you find the best place to park! VB Go includes events from: • Resort Area Events • City Public Meetings • Parks & Recreation, Virginia Beach Public Libraries and other City events • Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Museum • Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau • Virginia Beach History Museums • Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater When you find what you’re looking for, you can add it to your calendar and share it with friends and family.
ShoreDrop
This app simplifies beach days by allowing you to order essential gear, food, and drinks for on-demand delivery directly to your spot. Save your details, track your order in real-time, and communicate with your crew for a seamless experience.
- Order beach packages and add-ons
- Shop food and beverages
- Save delivery details
- Track orders in real-time
- Message crew for assistance
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Spend less time hauling gear and more time in the sand. ShoreDrop makes it easy to order beach packages, add drinks and snacks, and get everything delivered to your spot. What you can do • Browse beach packages and add-ons—chairs, shade, towels, coolers, and more where available • Shop food & beverages to go with your day • Save your delivery details and track your order • Message your crew when you need help with an active order Built for real beach days We focus on simple ordering, clear updates, and reliable handoff at your location. Availability and timing can vary by day, weather, and service area. Support Questions? Reach us through the app or visit our support page on the website.
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Verdict
VB Go and ShoreDrop both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ShoreDrop's written reviews are positive against 50% of VB Go's. ShoreDrop also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). VB Go's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShoreDrop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of VB Go's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShoreDrop's.
VB Go ships an update monthly, ShoreDrop every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VB Go | ShoreDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (52 ratings) | 4.8 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Virginia Beach | noah fanton |
Customer experience
VB Go
ShoreDrop
In-app purchases
VB Go
No in-app purchases
ShoreDrop
No in-app purchases
