VinReader by Abrites vs Gismo FieldNotes
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.
Gismo FieldNotes
Securely record incidents and scenes using voice commands. Search notes and photos by location, date, or keyword. Transfer media to reports without needing VPN or IT support.
- Voice command recording
- Secure note storage
- Search by location, date, keyword
- AI voice-to-text
- Transfer notes, photos, video to reports
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This app is recommended for law enforcement officers only. Officers can securely record incidents & scenes using voice commands and search notes with a click Notes are stored securely without using phone storage. Search notes & photos by location, date/time or keyword. Artificial intelligence makes notes with voice-to-text. Transfer notes, photos & video to reports. No VPN or IT required!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gismo FieldNotes at 100% against VinReader by Abrites's 40%. Gismo FieldNotes also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.2). VinReader by Abrites's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Gismo FieldNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of VinReader by Abrites's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gismo FieldNotes's.
VinReader by Abrites ships an update every 4 weeks, Gismo FieldNotes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VinReader by Abrites | Gismo FieldNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (6 ratings) | 4.2 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 237 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abrites Ltd. | 365Labs |
Customer experience
VinReader by Abrites
Gismo FieldNotes
In-app purchases
VinReader by Abrites
No in-app purchases
Gismo FieldNotes
No in-app purchases
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