VinReader by Abrites vs iVe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Read VIN
- Read mileage from modules
- Stolen vehicle database check
- Mileage tampering detection
- Generate comprehensive reports
- Bluetooth interface
- OBDII port connection
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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.
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.
- Identify vehicle systems
- Acquire data forensically
- View system identification guides
- Step-by-step removal walkthroughs
- Securely share acquired data
- Conduct analysis on the go
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | VinReader by Abrites | iVe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (5 ratings) | 4.6 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abrites Ltd. | Berla Corporation |
Customer experience
VinReader by Abrites
iVe
In-app purchases
VinReader by Abrites
No in-app purchases
iVe
No in-app purchases
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