VinReader by Abrites vs vigram App
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.
vigram App
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vigram App is the companion app for viDoc® and viDoc® light — the RTK GNSS receivers from vigram AG that turn a smartphone into a professional tool for surveying and smart documentation. CONNECT IN SECONDS Switch your viDoc on, hold it close to your iPhone and it appears. vigram connects over Bluetooth and shows what you are holding: model, serial number, device index, firmware and hardware version, and battery level. SEE WHAT YOUR VIDOC MEASURES Watch your viDoc work in real time: the satellites it uses, its own accuracy estimate for each axis, and the HDOP, PDOP and VDOP values. As soon as it has a position, you get latitude and longitude in WGS 84, the height above sea level, the ellipsoidal height and the geoid separation. Copy a reading with one tap and paste it into a message or a report. Indoors the screen tells you why there is no position yet — the viDoc needs open sky, and nothing is wrong with it. ALWAYS ON THE RIGHT FIRMWARE vigram App asks vigram AG which firmware fits your exact device and, when a newer one is published, installs it for you. The update is guided step by step, with animations that show which button to press and when. The result is confirmed by the device itself: vigram App reads the version back from your viDoc before it calls the update done. KNOW YOUR DEVICE Datasheet values for your model, a guide to how an update works, and a direct line to vigram AG support with the details support needs already filled in. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your viDoc's position is shown on screen and never leaves your iPhone unless you copy it yourself. Notifications about new firmware and news from vigram AG are optional, and each can be switched off on its own. Requires a viDoc® or viDoc® light. Learn more at vidoc.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: vigram App at every 10 days against VinReader by Abrites's every 4 weeks. VinReader by Abrites's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VinReader by Abrites ships an update every 4 weeks, vigram App every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VinReader by Abrites | vigram App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abrites Ltd. | Vigram GmbH |
In-app purchases
VinReader by Abrites
No in-app purchases
vigram App
No in-app purchases
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