Comparison

VinReader by Abrites vs iVe

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

Head to head
About

VinReader by Abrites

This tool reads vehicle identification numbers and mileage from various modules via an OBDII port. It cross-references VINs with stolen vehicle databases for security and detects mileage tampering. Compatible with most car brands, it generates comprehensive reports quickly.

Highlights
  • Read VIN
  • Read mileage from modules
  • Stolen vehicle database check
  • Mileage tampering detection
  • Generate comprehensive reports
  • Bluetooth interface
  • OBDII port connection
Features
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The ABRITES VIN Reader is a standalone device which allows you to read the vehicle’s identification number, mileage stored in different modules and to generate comprehensive report with the click of a button. This Bluetooth-enabled interface is compatible with nearly all vehicle brands on the market. It allows you to connect to the vehicle and read the VIN numbers and kilometers via the OBDII port. Within 30 seconds the VIN Reader shows the identification numbers, then cross-checks it against a couple of databases for stolen vehicles, which ensures safety and security, both for professionals and for end users. Using the VIN Reader you can also check the mileage in each module and see if it has been tampered with in any way.

About

iVe

This app helps investigators identify vehicle systems and acquire data for forensic analysis. It provides step-by-step guides and allows secure data sharing for collaboration.

Highlights
  • Identify vehicle systems
  • Acquire data forensically
  • View system identification guides
  • Step-by-step removal walkthroughs
  • Securely share acquired data
  • Conduct analysis on the go
Features
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Vehicles hold a vast amount of data that can be used to uncover critical information during an investigation and help determine what happened, where it occurred, and who was involved. iVe Mobile is a resource for investigators to identify vehicle systems, determine what information is obtainable, view system identification guides, access step-by-step walkthroughs for removing systems and instructions for acquiring data in a forensically sound manner. The mobile app also gives users the ability to view the contents of their collections and conduct analysis whenever and wherever they need to. Users can securely share data acquired with other investigators, prosecutors and clients so that they can quickly and easily collaborate through the identification, acquisition and analysis of vehicle data.

Screenshots

VinReader by Abrites4 screens
iVe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iVe at 4.6 against VinReader by Abrites's 1.2. iVe also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). VinReader by Abrites's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iVe holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of VinReader by Abrites's written reviews are positive against 0% of iVe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VinReader by Abrites ships an update every 4 weeks, iVe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VinReader by Abrites versus iVe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVinReader by AbritesiVe
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (5 ratings)4.6 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings511 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbrites Ltd.Berla Corporation

Customer experience

VinReader by Abrites

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

iVe

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

VinReader by Abrites

No in-app purchases

None

iVe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VinReader by Abrites free?
VinReader by Abrites is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iVe free?
iVe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VinReader by Abrites or iVe?
iVe is rated higher. VinReader by Abrites averages 1.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while iVe averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do VinReader by Abrites or iVe have ads?
Neither VinReader by Abrites nor iVe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VinReader by Abrites or iVe?
VinReader by Abrites ships an update every 4 weeks, and iVe every 6 weeks. Most recently, VinReader by Abrites was updated on September 8, 2026 and iVe on June 5, 2026.

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