Comparison

VinReader by Abrites vs KidScanner

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

KidScanner

Features
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KidScanner gives you control over who may pick up your kids from school, class, church, creche, play school, the babysitting service, or anywhere else you need to leave your kids in other's care. Start by loading your profile and your kids onto your App. Other people who you trust to pick up drop off your kids create their profiles on their apps and link to your profile. A unique one-time pin ensures that not just anybody can link to your profile. Schools, creches, babysitting services, churches, play schools, or other places taking care of kids register venues by contacting support@johnsonwalters.com and link app users as teachers for their venues. Using the KidScanner app the teacher can accept kids into the venue or class. All venues go through a verification process to ensure that they are legitimate. Parents scan kids into a venue by scanning the QR Code on the teacher's app. The teacher has immediate access to medical information for every kid in their care, for example that the kid has asthma and that the spare inhaler is in the bag, and is able to see emergency contact details for the parent if they need to get hold of them quickly. When a person comes to pick up the kid, the teacher scans the QR Code on the person's app, and can immediately see which kids in their care are allowed to be picked up by that person. If they are not linked to the parent's profile, they can not pick up the kid.

Screenshots

VinReader by Abrites4 screens
KidScanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VinReader by Abrites at none against KidScanner's shown. VinReader by Abrites also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 11 months). KidScanner's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VinReader by Abrites ships an update every 4 weeks, KidScanner every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VinReader by Abrites versus KidScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVinReader by AbritesKidScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbrites Ltd.Johnsonwalters (Pty) Ltd

In-app purchases

None

VinReader by Abrites

No in-app purchases

None

KidScanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VinReader by Abrites free?
VinReader by Abrites is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KidScanner free?
KidScanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VinReader by Abrites or KidScanner have ads?
KidScanner shows ads; VinReader by Abrites does not.
Which is updated more often, VinReader by Abrites or KidScanner?
VinReader by Abrites ships an update every 4 weeks, and KidScanner every 11 months. Most recently, VinReader by Abrites was updated on September 26, 2026 and KidScanner on October 2, 2026.

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