# Check The Car vs 4Warning

The clearest difference is rating: Check The Car at 5.0 against 4Warning's 1.5. Check The Car also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). 4Warning's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 53%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 4Warning sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Check The Car asks for nothing beyond the download.

Check The Car holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Check The Car's written reviews are positive against 80% of 4Warning's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Check The Car ships an update every 5 months, 4Warning every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Check The Car | 4Warning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-the-car/id1086317609/reviews)** | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4warning/id1581580861/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arwind Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086317608) | [Paul Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581580863) |

## What reviewers say

### Check The Car

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-the-car/id1086317609)

Discover hidden vehicle history before purchasing a car. Get details on MOT status, mileage, tax, finance, write-offs, and more by simply entering the registration plate. Avoid costly mistakes with comprehensive vehicle checks.

**Highlights:** MOT status and history, Mileage verification, Road Tax status, Outstanding finance checks, Write-off and stolen vehicle alerts, Vehicle make, model, and color, Registered date and vehicle age

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 4Warning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4warning/id1581580861)

This location-based service alerts users within a half-mile radius of live hazards and traffic disruptions. Report incidents like accidents with text, photos, or voice messages to help others avoid delays.

**Highlights:** Location-based hazard alerts, 1/2 mile alert radius, Report road accidents, Live map with incident icons, Share text, video, photo, voice messages, Avoid traffic delays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Plan | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Check The Car free?

Check The Car is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 4Warning free?

4Warning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Check The Car or 4Warning?

Check The Car is rated higher. Check The Car averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 4Warning averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Check The Car or 4Warning have ads?

Neither Check The Car nor 4Warning shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Check The Car or 4Warning?

Check The Car ships an update every 5 months, and 4Warning every 2 weeks. Most recently, Check The Car was updated on October 20, 2026 and 4Warning on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*