Comparison

VINTerpreter℠ vs Pie Adblock for Safari

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VINTerpreter℠

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Scan a VIN. Know the car. VINTerpreter turns any 17-character VIN into a full picture of the vehicle: year, make, model, engine, factory specs, open NHTSA safety recalls, and the nearest dealers who can fix those recalls for free. Point your camera at a VIN barcode or at the VIN on the dashboard. VINTerpreter reads both. Or just type the 17 characters in. Scans are unlimited on every tier. SMART VIN SCANNER • Reads VIN barcodes off the door-jamb sticker • Reads the dashboard VIN through the windshield using Apple's Live Text engine • Or enter the VIN manually • Unlimited scans on every tier • No account, no sign-up, no ads OPEN SAFETY RECALLS • Every scan checks the NHTSA recall database • Plain-English detail: what's wrong, why it matters, how it gets fixed • Recall lifecycle timeline: Issued, Under Review, Fix Coming, Fix Available, Repaired • Manufacturer and NHTSA recall numbers, remedy status, and days since issued FIND THE DEALER WHO FIXES IT FREE • The three nearest dealers for each recall, with hours and drive time • Call the service department, or get directions in Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze • Safety recall repairs are performed at no charge by authorized dealers YOUR GARAGE • Save the vehicles you care about • Monitor up to 4 vehicles free for ongoing recall updates • Push and email alerts when a new recall is issued for a vehicle you monitor • Stop monitoring any vehicle at any time, whether you sold it or you are just done tracking it UNDER THE HOOD • Full specifications: body, engine, fuel, transmission, drivetrain, assembly plant • OBD-II readiness monitors and communication protocol, so you know before the smog test • Dynamometer data: horsepower and torque targets WHO IT'S FOR Used-car buyers checking a VIN before money changes hands. Owners who want to know the family car is safe. Technicians, inspectors, and independent shops who need a fast decode and recall check right in the bay. VINTERPRETER UNLIMITED Monitor an unlimited number of vehicles for ongoing recall updates and manage your saved vehicle list. • $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase • The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • Manage or cancel any time in Settings > your name > Subscriptions IMPORTANT Recall results show all known recalls reported to NHTSA for a vehicle's make, model, and year. They do not confirm whether a specific vehicle's recall has already been repaired. Confirm with an authorized dealer or at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINTerpreter is a product of Revecorp Inc. and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Terms of Use: https://revecorp.com/wp/vinterpreter-2/#privacy Privacy Policy: https://revecorp.com/wp/vinterpreter-2/#privacy Support: info@revecorp.com

About

Pie Adblock for Safari

This app blocks ads in Safari and rewards you for viewing select ads. It also offers automatic coupon application and cashback for online shopping, giving you a share of the internet's advertising economy.

Highlights
  • Premium adblocking features for free
  • Earn cashback for viewing approved ads
  • Automatic coupon application
  • Cashback for shopping at partnered stores
  • Amazon, Walmart, and Target coupon integration
Features
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An adblocker that pays you to use it! Too good to be true? Here is how it works: Free Premium Features — Enjoy all premium adblocking features at no cost to you, ever: anti-adblocking circumvention, cookie popup suppression, YouTube web adblocking, and more. Get Paid to See Ads — Opt-in to see a limited number of approved ads and earn generous cash back rewards. We partner with top brand partners to serve you relevant ads and pass money back to you. Cash back rewards for shopping on 1000s of partnered stores. Just one click to activate cash back on your eligible purchases. Savings via automatic coupons with our AI-powered turbo-apply technology. We scour the web for the best deals we can find and auto-apply them at checkout to save you big $$$. Amazon integration to automatically get all product-specific coupons. Never miss a coupon checkbox again. Also works on Walmart & Target! The advertising economy of the internet is making a lot of money off of you and we here at Pie believe that you deserve your fair share. Streamline your internet experience with Pie Adblock. Block ads, get paid! Note: Pie Adblock capabilities work within the Safari browser when you enable the mobile Safari extension. You can block ads and get paid while browsing on the Safari (including YouTube within the Safari browser). However, we are unable to block ads outside of the Safari browser, individual mobile apps will still have ads (e.g., the YouTube app, Facebook app, etc.)

Screenshots

VINTerpreter℠4 screens
Pie Adblock for Safari4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pie Adblock for Safari at none against VINTerpreter℠'s 2. VINTerpreter℠'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VINTerpreter℠ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Pie Adblock for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VINTerpreter℠ versus Pie Adblock for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVINTerpreter℠Pie Adblock for Safari
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.6K — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB80 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRoute 40 SoftwareThe People's Internet Experiment Inc

Bugs and requests

VINTerpreter℠

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pie Adblock for Safari

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Fails to block ads on certain websites
  • Signup/login issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand to other browsers and apps
  • Improve payment/reward transparency
  • Provide more user control over ad blocking
  • Integrate with more shopping platforms

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VINTerpreter℠

Subscriptions2
  • VINTerpreter Monthly$9.991 Month
  • VINTerpreter Yearly$99.991 Year
None

Pie Adblock for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VINTerpreter℠ free?
VINTerpreter℠ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pie Adblock for Safari free?
Pie Adblock for Safari is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VINTerpreter℠ or Pie Adblock for Safari have ads?
Pie Adblock for Safari shows ads; VINTerpreter℠ does not.

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