iCar vs VgateFwUpdater
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iCar
This app uses GPS tracking to monitor vehicle locations in real-time, offering historical data and security alerts. It allows users to manage multiple vehicles, set up geo-fences, and receive notifications for emergencies and status changes.
- Real-time GPS tracking
- Vehicle history data (up to 7 days)
- Multi-vehicle management
- Geo-fencing alerts
- Push notifications for alerts
- Vehicle status monitoring
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The free iCar app helps you reduce risk, improve safety and security, optimize fleet operations by using our latest GPS tracking technology. App Features: Easy to use - Login with your google account then simply input or scan your tracker's ID Real time location updates - Know the location of vehicles History data - Review up to 7 days of past history Multiple viewing - Set and tracking multiple vehicles on one app Sharing - Share real time location to the anyone you want Geo-fence - Receive alerts as soon as your vehicle leaves the proximity Burglar proof - Keep safe when parking Push notification - emergency and security alerts Status - Current status of vehicle like move, stop etc. Accuracy - Latest GPS+GLONASS technology
VgateFwUpdater
This utility tool allows users to upgrade the firmware for various compatible automotive diagnostic chips. It supports a range of specific chip models, ensuring optimal performance and functionality of your devices.
- Firmware upgrades
- Supports Icar01, Icar03, MIC3311, MIC3312, MIC3313, MIC3422, MIC1103, MIC3425 chips
- Ensures optimal device performance
- Easy-to-use upgrade tool
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VgateFwUpdater is an upgrade tool that can upgrade the firmware of Icar01(iCar 1/2/3), Icar03(iCar Pro), MIC3311(vLinker BM), MIC3312(vLinker FD), MIC3313(vLinker MC), MIC3422(vLinker FS), MIC1103(iCarPro 2S) and MIC3425(vLinker MS) chips.
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Verdict
iCar and VgateFwUpdater are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iCar | VgateFwUpdater |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.4 (41 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 31.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 41 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TRACEEZ TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. | 昌云 沈 |
Customer experience
iCar
VgateFwUpdater
In-app purchases
iCar
No in-app purchases
VgateFwUpdater
No in-app purchases
