VinReader by Abrites vs LPR Mobile Companion
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.
LPR Mobile Companion
This app allows VehicleManager users to manage their subscriptions on the go. Scan and upload detections, receive alerts, perform queries, and control L6Q cameras. It's designed for permitted users with an active VehicleManager or ClientPortal subscription.
- Scan and upload detections
- Receive hit alerts
- Perform queries
- Install and aim L6Q camera
- Interact with VehicleManager
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Mobile Companion allows VehicleManager users to take their subscription to the next level. Scan and upload detections, receive hit alerts, perform queries, install and aim the L6Q camera, and interact with VehicleManager all within the app. Available only to permitted users with a current subscription to VehicleManager or ClientPortal hosted service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LPR Mobile Companion at 2.2 against VinReader by Abrites's 1.2. VinReader by Abrites's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 13%) and device support (3 vs 1). 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.
LPR Mobile Companion holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of VinReader by Abrites's written reviews are positive against 13% of LPR Mobile Companion'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, LPR Mobile Companion monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VinReader by Abrites | LPR Mobile Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (5 ratings) | 2.2 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 429 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Abrites Ltd. | Motorola Solutions, Inc |
Customer experience
VinReader by Abrites
LPR Mobile Companion
In-app purchases
VinReader by Abrites
No in-app purchases
LPR Mobile Companion
No in-app purchases
Questions
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