VBOX Video vs Heron
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VBOX Video
This app is a companion to VBOX Video GPS data loggers. It allows users to verify camera positioning and alignment in real-time via a WiFi connection, enabling adjustments before recording.
- Camera positioning verification
- Real-time scene preview
- WiFi connectivity
- Camera alignment adjustments
- Companion to VBOX Video GPS data loggers
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Please note: only VBOX Video data logger owners will be able to use this app. This companion app for VBOX Video dataloggers allows camera positioning and alignment to be verified quickly and easily via WiFi. Setup and settings changes can also be made (depending on the device) including to exposure and Field of View adjustments (VBOX Video HD1 only) plus more. For more information on the VBOX Video range from Racelogic, and to find details of your local dealer, please visit www.vboxmotorsport.co.uk
Heron
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With Heron App, you have access to a comprehensive database that includes all the crucial information for the race, such as tire specifications, vehicle setup, and overall impressions. Gone are the days of shifting through piles of paper and notebooks to find the information you need, now everything is right at your fingertips. Heron is designed to be user-friendly and efficient, allowing you to input and retrieve data quickly and easily. Whether you’re a seasoned rally crew or just starting out, Heron App is the perfect tool to help you stay organized and focused on the race. Don’t waste any more time with outdated methods of data management. Upgrade to Heron App and experience the future of rally crew organization. Download our app today and see the difference it can make in your racing performance! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VBOX Video at none against Heron's 2. Heron's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Heron sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VBOX Video asks for nothing beyond the download.
VBOX Video ships an update every 6 months, Heron every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VBOX Video | Heron |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Racelogic | DotZERO SRL |
In-app purchases
VBOX Video
No in-app purchases
Heron
- Heron Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Heron Pro7 Days trial$59.901 Year
