# Bolid — Car plate lookup

> Vehicle license plate and VIN lookup for technical and performance information. (iPhone/iPad app by Bastien Cacace.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bolid/id1546982644 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bastien Cacace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125821769)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish
- Released: 2023-08-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bolid/id1546982644/reviews.md

## What is Bolid?

Bolid - Vehicle License Plate and VIN Lookup

QUICK & EASY
Upload an image of a license plate or manually enter in a license plate or VIN. If you don't have a specific car in mind, you can also search by make, model, year and trim.

Works with License Plates in US, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland.

Bolid allows you also to search for more than one million unique VIN (Vehicle Information Number) from Europe and North America!

A good application for carspotter and mechanics

Bolid application allows you to perform a license plate lookup car and get technical information:
- Scans: with a photo, license plate, or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), obtain all information on a vehicle (model, year, price, power, etc.).
- Secure: check all car specifications before buying a car
- Search: search among thousand car models 
- Compare: display performances ranking of all vehicles
- Identify: find unique cars
- Discover: discover cars from 1920 to nowadays  

From a photo or an entry of a license plate you will get :
- VIN
- Make and model
- Date of registration
- Power
- engine
- Fuel type
- Colour
- Dimensions and weight
- Number of doors
- Number of seats
- Gearbox
- Number of gears
- Fuel consumption 
- Cost of registration
- CO2 emissions
as well as performance information...

Also post your best photos to share with the car community!

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://bolidapp.com/privacy.html

## Key features

- License plate and VIN scanning
- Search by make, model, and year
- Detailed technical specifications
- Vehicle performance comparison
- Car identification
- Photo sharing with car community

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bolid Pro | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jerrycan | $1.99 | one-time |
| Barrel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gas Station | $8.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 55)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bolid/id1546982644/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Beaucoup de dysfonctionnements sur le site

*2026-05-07, version 5.0.7*

De nombreuses immatriculations ne sont pas disponibles !!!

### 1/5 — Últimamente no encuentra ningún coche

*2026-05-04, version 5.0.7*

De un tiempo para aquí no encuentra casi ningún coche ,modelos normales además matrículas tipo DDN o sea nada especial

### 4/5 — Pub, encore de la pub, toujours …

*2025-10-15, version 5.0.6*

Même qd on achète des crédits, on a de la pub !

### 3/5 — Bug avec la pub

*2025-09-19, version 5.0.6*

Au moment de recharger les scans en regardant une pub, impossible de fermer la pub quand elle est terminée, donc impossible de scanner un véhicule…

### 3/5 — Déçu

*2025-07-19, version 5.0.6*

Avant même sans avoir le mode PRO on pouvait avoir beaucoup d’info maintenant on peut quasiment plus rien voir…

### 5/5 — Bien

*2025-07-12, version 5.0.6*

Le scanner a besoin de photo nette pour bien fonctionner. Merci au SAV de m’avoir aidé

### 5/5 — Super app pour les fans d’automobile

*2025-06-25, version 5.0.6*

Je me sens comme un Collectionneur de carte Pokémon mais avec des voitures

### 3/5 — Attention au erreur

*2025-05-09, version 5.0.6*

Sur le principe, appli interessante. Mais des erreurs d’informations. 

Sur la voiture d’une amie, il dit que la voiture est blanche alors qu’elle est noire. Le prix d’achat neuf est loin du compte. 

Sur ma voiture, il manque 100 CV dans la puissance. 

Du coup des données pas super fiable. 
Mais fait globalement le taf.

### 3/5 — Bien mais sans plus

*2025-03-05, version 5.0.5*

Bien mais de nombreuses informations incorrectes, surtout concernant les noms de modèles

### 1/5 — Se dégrade

*2024-10-17, version 5.0.2*

Application top dans l’idée, malheureusement, depuis la dernière mise à jour, il y a des pubs juste au lancement de l’application (et à chaque lancement)même en ayant payé des scans ! 

Je trouve également que de plus en plus je suis obligé d’effectuer un scan d’une plaque à plusieurs reprises avant d’avoir les infos, des erreurs viennent s’y glisser ou « aucune info sur le véhicule » et pourtant en scannant à nouveau, ça fonctionne. (Bien sûr nous perdons les scans à chaque requête …)

Bref, dommage je trouve

## Frequently asked questions about Bolid

### What countries does Bolid support for license plate lookups?

Bolid supports license plates from the US, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland, and Switzerland. It also allows searching for over a million VINs from Europe and North America.

### What kind of information can I get from Bolid?

From a photo or entry of a license plate or VIN, you can obtain the VIN, make and model, registration date, power, engine details, fuel type, color, dimensions, number of doors and seats, gearbox information, fuel consumption, registration cost, and CO2 emissions.

### Is Bolid free to use?

Bolid is free to download and use, but it does contain advertisements. There is also a premium subscription option, Bolid Pro, available for $3.99 per month.

### Does Bolid have ads?

Yes, Bolid contains advertisements. Users can opt for the Bolid Pro subscription to remove ads and access additional features.

### What are the subscription options for Bolid?

Bolid offers a subscription plan called Bolid Pro, which costs $3.99 per month. This subscription likely provides an ad-free experience and potentially other premium features.

### What devices is Bolid compatible with?

Bolid is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is available on the App Store.

### How often is Bolid updated?

The latest version of Bolid is 5.0.7, and it was last updated on April 27, 2026. This indicates a recent and active development cycle for the application.

### What is the age rating for Bolid?

Bolid has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests that the content within the app is generally appropriate for young children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.7 — 2026-04-27

- Vintage cars without models are now returned
- Component update

### 5.0.6 — 2025-03-07

New feature for vehicles registered in the United Kingdom  
- added MOT status and history (test date, mileage, identified defects)  
- added information on potential recalls and vehicle taxes

### 5.0.5 — 2025-03-02

- Technical information on serial numbers (VIN) and Swiss references is now available in English, Italian, and Spanish.
- VIN database updated.

### 5.0.4 — 2025-01-14

- Update of the VIN + vehicle database with eCoC (European Certificate of Conformity)
- Availability of homologation sheet archives for vehicles before 1995
- Addition of old Swiss references (type number composed only of digits)
- Addition of extra information for VINs of vehicles before 1981 (engine displacement, fuel type, seating capacity, etc.)
- Addition of extra information for VINs of vehicles after 1995 (engine specifications, VIN location, additional remarks, etc.)
- North American VINs are now stored in the scan history.

### 5.0.3 — 2024-12-02

- Addition of a vehicle model preview during a license plate scan (Bolid Pro)
- Component updates

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All apps by Bastien Cacace: https://appshunter.io/developer/1125821769

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