ShiftLock vs VIN Check
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShiftLock
Access a vast database of vehicle electronic shift information for models from 1985 to the present. Quickly find solutions to avoid towing, reduce vehicle damage, and save time roadside. Content is updated regularly for accuracy.
- Extensive vehicle model database
- USA, European, and foreign models
- 1985 to current electronic shifts
- Reduce towing and vehicle damage
- Save release information offline
- Fast learning curve
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Large database of USA, European, and foreign models from 1985 up to the most recent electronic shifts. No more fumbling at the scene of a wreck, or wasted time chasing down customer’s keys. Your PPIs just got easier. With this app, you always have an alternative to dragging. Reduce damage to valuable company equipment and customer's vehicles. Ultra fast learning curve. You'll be comfortable quickly using this app on rotations and TOLs where time really matters. We reduce your time roadside with the ability to save the casualty vehicle's release info for later use, or for use in areas with poor cellular service. Content is updated regularly.
VIN Check
Access comprehensive vehicle history reports by entering a license plate or VIN. Get details on specifications, ownership history, recalls, and odometer events to make informed used car purchase decisions.
- Vehicle specifications
- Ownership history
- Recall information
- Odometer event history
- VIN and license plate lookup
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VIN Check – service for vehicle history reports by VIN. Buying a used car? Enter a license plater or VIN code to get a complete report on the car. Vehicle specifications Detailed specifications, including engine size, fuel capacity, dimensions, transmissions, country of manufacture as well as the VIN number and make, model and year. Ownership history Buying a used car is always a considerable investment and therefore needs to be carefully thought-out. Before you call the vehicle your own, you should not only rely on a visual inspection, but also check the seller's information on the technical condition. A good way to measure this is by the number of previous owners and the length of time the vehicle has been in service. Recalls NHTSA issues vehicle safety standards and requires manufacturers to recall vehicles and equipment that have safety-related defects. Odometer events Vehicle history, which groups odometer readings, history damages and the history of prices and vehicle usage (official use): taxi, leasing, previous registration and owners, information about technical inspections. The application provides a subscription service for obtaining information on the car. Plans: Monthly subscription Payments and Renewals: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. The subscription is automatically renewed unless auto-renewal is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal fee will be charged to the account within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage automatic renewal or disable it in your account settings at any time after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active period. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NnXiqlFdyKyhIA_duY2UeYnDRUhAxfgEq0gk7GkMN3M/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VIN Check at Free against ShiftLock's $6.99. VIN Check also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). ShiftLock's advantage is rating (3.2 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (35% vs 0%). On device support 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
VIN Check is free to download; ShiftLock costs $6.99 up front. VIN Check sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. ShiftLock asks for nothing beyond the download.
ShiftLock holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShiftLock has 41 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of ShiftLock's written reviews are positive against 0% of VIN Check's.
ShiftLock ships an update every 5 months, VIN Check every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShiftLock | VIN Check |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (41 ratings) — better | 1.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #85 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Knowles | Maxim Svitavsky |
Customer experience
ShiftLock
VIN Check
In-app purchases
ShiftLock
No in-app purchases
VIN Check
- Premium$8.991 Month









