VinReader by Abrites vs VA Mobile ID Verifier
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.
VA Mobile ID Verifier
This secure application verifies Mobile Driving Licenses and Mobile IDs using the ISO 18013-5 international standard. It clearly displays relevant identity information in a concise and respectful manner.
- Verifies Mobile Driving Licenses
- Verifies Mobile IDs
- Uses ISO 18013-5 standard
- Displays identity data clearly
- Secure verification process
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Virginia DMV’s Mobile ID Verifier is a secure app that verifies Mobile Driving Licenses and Mobile IDs and displays the relevant data clearly and concisely. This application utilizes the ISO 18013-5 international standard to facilitate the confirmation of identity information in a secure, accurate and respectful way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VA Mobile ID Verifier at 2.8 against VinReader by Abrites's 1.2. VA Mobile ID Verifier also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). VinReader by Abrites's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and device support (3 vs 1). 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.
VA Mobile ID Verifier holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of VinReader by Abrites's written reviews are positive against 0% of VA Mobile ID Verifier'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, VA Mobile ID Verifier every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VinReader by Abrites | VA Mobile ID Verifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (5 ratings) | 2.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abrites Ltd. | CBN Secure Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
VinReader by Abrites
VA Mobile ID Verifier
In-app purchases
VinReader by Abrites
No in-app purchases
VA Mobile ID Verifier
No in-app purchases
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