VinReader by Abrites vs BackTrace Mobile
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.
BackTrace Mobile
This investigative tool allows law enforcement agencies to search for individuals who have been arrested and their interactions with law enforcement. It is a unique service feature paired with specific software.
- Search arrested persons
- View law enforcement interactions
- Investigative tool
- Paired with GTBM software
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Backtrace is a unique service feature paired with GTBM’s software. This investigative tool provides all Law Enforcement Agencies the ability to search for persons who have been arrested and their interactions with Law Enforcement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BackTrace Mobile at 3.0 against VinReader by Abrites's 1.2. BackTrace Mobile also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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.
BackTrace Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of VinReader by Abrites's written reviews are positive against 33% of BackTrace Mobile'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, BackTrace Mobile weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VinReader by Abrites | BackTrace Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (5 ratings) | 3.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abrites Ltd. | GTBM Inc |
Customer experience
VinReader by Abrites
BackTrace Mobile
In-app purchases
VinReader by Abrites
No in-app purchases
BackTrace Mobile
No in-app purchases
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