Comparison

FaceFone Basic vs VIN Decoder & History

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FaceFone Basic

This app simplifies phone calls with clear visual contacts, making it ideal for children and the elderly. Easily add contacts with pictures or avatars for quick emergency dialing.

Highlights
  • Visual contact representation
  • Add contacts with pictures/avatars
  • Simplified emergency dialing
  • Designed for children and elderly
  • Free to use
Features
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Now Free! Making calls has never been easier for children and the elderly. We know that children these days seem to know how to use a phone/tablet better than us, but would they know how to phone someone in an emergency..? That question was the inspiration behind our new app, FaceFone. Contacts and emergency services are represented in clear visuals. You can add a new contact by selecting an avatar, or uploading a picture, what could be easier? Feedback has been brilliant and we now know that the app is perfect for the elderly too. We have great features planned for the future. Check out our paid version for more great features including video calls and free VOIP calls.

About

VIN Decoder & History

Decode VIN numbers from images and learn about their encoded data. Save your VIN history within the app or export it as a CSV report. Offers a premium annual subscription for enhanced features.

Highlights
  • Decode VIN codes
  • Identify VINs from images via OCR
  • Save VIN history
  • Export history to CSV
  • Premium subscription available
Features
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VIN Identifier helps you to decode VIN codes and learn more about its encoded data. Seamlessly scan images and pictures to identify VIN codes on them. Own your data by keeping the history in the app or exporting it into CSV reports. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FaceFone Basic2 screens
VIN Decoder & History4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VIN Decoder & History at 5.0 against FaceFone Basic's 2.3. FaceFone Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. VIN Decoder & History sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. FaceFone Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VIN Decoder & History holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FaceFone Basic versus VIN Decoder & History: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaceFone BasicVIN Decoder & History
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Honest AgencyThe Higgs Design Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

FaceFone Basic

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

VIN Decoder & History

Subscriptions2
  • VIN Decoder Premium Annual$39.991 Year
  • VIN Decoder Premium Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is FaceFone Basic free?
FaceFone Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VIN Decoder & History free?
VIN Decoder & History is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FaceFone Basic or VIN Decoder & History?
VIN Decoder & History is rated higher. FaceFone Basic averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while VIN Decoder & History averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FaceFone Basic or VIN Decoder & History have ads?
Neither FaceFone Basic nor VIN Decoder & History shows ads.

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