VanBuild: Camper & Van Life
Steffen Kratzsch - PinkChili Lifestyle iPhoneiPadiPod touch
VanBuild: Camper & Van Life is a free Lifestyle app for iPhone and iPad by Steffen Kratzsch - PinkChili. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated July 1, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 41 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jul 1
- 2026 · v2.4.4
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About VanBuild: Camper & Van Life
VanBuild is your companion for both halves of van life: the build -- converting your van into a campervan -- AND living in it on the road afterwards. Whether it's a Sprinter, Ducato, or Crafter, plan your entire conversion from start to finish, then keep all the tools you need for campsites, travel and everyday life on the road. STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE - 7 categories: Planning, Insulation, Windows, Electrical, Water, Furniture, Finishing - Detailed instructions with tips, materials, and time estimates - Progress tracking with interactive checklist - Difficulty levels for each step BUDGET PLANNER - Calculate your build costs with interactive sliders - 8 cost categories with over 50 individual items - Cost distribution at a glance - Community saving tips TECHNICAL CALCULATORS - Electrical calculator: battery size, solar yield, cable gauge, fuses, daily consumption - Weight calculator: item weights vs. gross vehicle weight, axle-load warnings, payload - Packing list with weights that feed directly into the weight calculator REGISTRATION & INSPECTION (German focus) - All requirements for motorhome registration in Germany - Mandatory and optional equipment clearly organized - Step-by-step registration process - Category filters (Structure, Gas, Electrical, etc.) ON THE ROAD - Dashcam with loop recording and trip export - Leveling helper: find a level pitch, show wedge heights per side - Photo gallery for build progress and travel memories VENDOR DIRECTORY - Recommended shops and vendors for parts, insulation, electrical, furniture - Search and filter by category CHECKS & MAINTENANCE - Vehicle data form - Maintenance checklists: Inspection, Pre-trip, Return, Winterization, Equipment - Automatic payload calculation MORE FEATURES - Dark Mode & Light Mode - 5 languages: Deutsch, English, Français, Italiano, Español - Home-screen widgets show your build progress (iOS & Android) - Optional cloud sync via iCloud or Google Drive -- no third-party servers - No ads, no trackers, works offline VANBUILD PRO - VanBuild is free to use with restricted usage; a one-time purchase, monthly or annual subscription unlocks all power tools: calculators, planners and extended checklists - "Restore purchase" is supported
What’s new
Version 2.4.4 · Updated July 1, 2026
Better description
App privacy
The developer, Steffen Kratzsch - PinkChili, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanBuild: Camper & Van Life | – | Free | July 1, 2026 | |
| VanLogic: Camper Van Planner | 3.0 / 5 (1) | Free | Oct 22, 2026 | Compare |
| VanBuild -Van Conversion Guide | – | Free | Oct 19, 2026 | Compare |
| The Van Life Guidebook | – | Free | Jan 2, 2026 | Compare |
| Vanspired | – | Free | Jun 26, 2026 | Compare |
| Circles – Day by Day | – | Free | Oct 19, 2026 | Compare |
| Van Build Mastery by CS | – | 4.99 USD | Jun 29, 2026 | Compare |