# VIP Monkey vs GrapevineGo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GrapevineGo at none against VIP Monkey's 1. GrapevineGo also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). VIP Monkey's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VIP Monkey sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. GrapevineGo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VIP Monkey against 5.0 for GrapevineGo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

VIP Monkey ships an update every 2 weeks, GrapevineGo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VIP Monkey | GrapevineGo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip-monkey/id983966318/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grapevinego/id1586639805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 130 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIP-Monkey AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795471475) | [Mirago Media ab](https://appshunter.io/developer/976576123) |

## What reviewers say

### VIP Monkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip-monkey/id983966318)

This app digitizes all your club cards, invitations, tickets, and discounts, eliminating the need for a physical wallet. Simply present your phone for entry to events and venues. It also includes a shop to purchase event tickets securely.

**Highlights:** Digital card storage, Event ticket purchasing, Secure QR code scanning, In-app shop, Credit card payment

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MONKEY+ | $3.99 | per month |


### GrapevineGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grapevinego/id1586639805)

Engage in interactive treasure hunts with unique themes and locations. Scan QR codes to begin, use your phone's GPS and map to find destinations, and answer questions to progress. Compete against other teams with timed challenges and penalties for incorrect answers.

**Highlights:** Customized treasure hunts, Location-based challenges, QR code scanning, In-game questions, Timed gameplay, Team competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VIP Monkey free?

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

### Is GrapevineGo free?

GrapevineGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VIP Monkey or GrapevineGo?

VIP Monkey and GrapevineGo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do VIP Monkey or GrapevineGo have ads?

Neither VIP Monkey nor GrapevineGo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VIP Monkey or GrapevineGo?

VIP Monkey ships an update every 2 weeks, and GrapevineGo every 6 weeks. Most recently, VIP Monkey was updated on October 4, 2026 and GrapevineGo on October 6, 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.*