# VinSnipe — Scan VIN, Get Filter Data

> Scan VIN, Get Filter Data (iPhone/iPad app by Artush Hovhannisyan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinsnipe/id6799582072 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Artush Hovhannisyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799582074)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Russian, European Spanish, Turkish
- Released: 2026-08-17
- Data updated: 2026-10-05

## What is VinSnipe?

VinSnipe turns a VIN scan into everything a tech needs to start the job - no more flipping between three catalog sites per car.

Point the camera at the door jamb or windshield VIN, or type it in by hand. VinSnipe decodes the vehicle and pulls up:

- OEM oil filter part number, plus cross-references for the brands your shop actually stocks
- Oil viscosity, capacity (with and without filter change), manufacturer spec, and change interval
- Drain plug and wheel lug torque, in both Nm and lb-ft
- Engine air filter and cabin filter cross-references
- Tire sizes and recommended tire pressure
- A/C refrigerant type and fill capacity (growing coverage)
- Wheel bolt pattern, center bore, and offset (growing coverage)
- Open safety recalls and service bulletins for that VIN

No match in the database? VinSnipe searches live and shows what it found, clearly marked as unverified until you confirm it against the vehicle.

Works for gas, hybrid, and electric vehicles - EVs correctly skip the oil section and still show tire, wheel, and (where available) A/C data.

Free to use: unlimited basic vehicle lookups, always. Your first month also unlocks 20 full scans a day (oil, filter, tire, and torque data) at no cost, no credit card needed.

Built for the shop floor: big readable numbers, one-handed operation, and a scan history so you're not re-scanning the same VIN twice in a shift.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://dihovs.github.io/privacy-policy.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VinSnipe Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Is VinSnipe safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess VinSnipe.

## Is VinSnipe legit?

VinSnipe has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for VinSnipe is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-10-01

Expanded vehicle coverage and a display fix.

- Added 1995-2000 model-year coverage across Ford, GM, Dodge, Volkswagen, BMW, Nissan, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz
- Fixed an issue where certain Volkswagen models (e.g. Atlas Cross Sport) showed the wrong name on the results screen

Thanks for using VinSnipe -- keep the fit reports coming, they help us catch issues like this faster.

### 1.1 — 2026-09-04

VinSnipe Pro is here — plus the biggest data update yet.

• New: every tech starts with a 7-day free trial — 5 full scans a day (oil, filter, tire, and A/C refrigerant data)
• After the trial, basic vehicle-ID scans stay free and unlimited, forever. Watch a short ad to unlock a full scan (up to 3 a day), or go VinSnipe Pro for unlimited full scans with no ads
• A/C refrigerant coverage reached 100% — vehicles whose spec genuinely varies by build date now tell you to check the underhood label instead of guessing
• Fixed the recommended oil-filter family on ten 2005–2015 Toyota and Scion models (Camry, Highlander, RAV4, Matrix, tC, xB, Corolla XRS)
• Added complete Oldsmobile Alero coverage — oil, filter, tire, and air-filter data
• Corrected Mustang GT oil capacities across generations, and drain-plug torque specs on several Porsche, Audi, and RAM models
• Fixed incorrect oil viscosity shown for 2019+ Toyota Prius; Range Rover Sport, Velar, and Evoque now show their correct model names
• First-time coverage for Saab, SEAT, and Skoda
• Brand logos now appear in Recent Scans; light and dark appearance follow your phone's setting
• Now localized in French, Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, and Turkish

### 1.0 — 2026-08-17

No release notes.

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