Comparison

Targa Scan vs Bolid

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

Head to head
About

Targa Scan

This app provides law enforcement officers with quick access to comprehensive vehicle plate information. It includes details on make, model, technical specifications, registration, insurance, inspections, road tax, and stolen vehicle status.

Highlights
  • Vehicle make and model lookup
  • Technical engine data
  • Registration details
  • Insurance coverage check
  • Inspection status
  • Road tax calculation
  • Stolen vehicle search
Features
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Targa Scan rappresenta un modo semplice, per gli appartenenti alle FF.PP., di consultare tutte le informazioni disponibili di una targa. Funzionalità: * marca, modello, allestimento, valore listino/usato * dati tecnici del motore (cilindrata, cavalli fiscali, alimentazione, cavalli, kw, classe ambientale) * luogo e data di immatricolazione * verifica copertura assicurativa (numero polizza, compagnia assicuratrice, scadenza polizza) * verifica revisione * calcolo bollo * ricerca veicolo rubato * controllo neopatentati abilitati alla guida

About

Bolid

Instantly access detailed vehicle information by scanning license plates or VINs. Search by make, model, and year to discover car specifications, compare performance, and identify unique vehicles. Share your car photos with a community of enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • License plate and VIN scanning
  • Search by make, model, and year
  • Detailed technical specifications
  • Vehicle performance comparison
  • Car identification
  • Photo sharing with car community
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Bolid - Vehicle License Plate and VIN Lookup QUICK & EASY Upload an image of a license plate or manually enter in a license plate or VIN. If you don't have a specific car in mind, you can also search by make, model, year and trim. Works with License Plates in US, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland. Bolid allows you also to search for more than one million unique VIN (Vehicle Information Number) from Europe and North America! A good application for carspotter and mechanics Bolid application allows you to perform a license plate lookup car and get technical information: - Scans: with a photo, license plate, or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), obtain all information on a vehicle (model, year, price, power, etc.). - Secure: check all car specifications before buying a car - Search: search among thousand car models - Compare: display performances ranking of all vehicles - Identify: find unique cars - Discover: discover cars from 1920 to nowadays From a photo or an entry of a license plate you will get : - VIN - Make and model - Date of registration - Power - engine - Fuel type - Colour - Dimensions and weight - Number of doors - Number of seats - Gearbox - Number of gears - Fuel consumption - Cost of registration - CO2 emissions as well as performance information... Also post your best photos to share with the car community! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bolidapp.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Targa Scan4 screens
Bolid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Targa Scan at none against Bolid's 5. Targa Scan also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Bolid's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 58%). On price, update cadence, 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. Bolid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Targa Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Targa Scan versus Bolid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTarga ScanBolid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews78.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDue punto Tre S.r.l.s.Bastien Cacace

Customer experience

Targa Scan

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral13.6%
Negative28.8%

Bolid

Written reviews55 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral12.7%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

None

Targa Scan

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Bolid

Subscriptions1
  • Bolid Pro$3.991 Month
One-time4
  • Jerrycan$1.99
  • Barrel$2.99
  • Tank$4.99
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  • Gas Station$8.99

Questions

Is Targa Scan free?
Targa Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bolid free?
Bolid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Targa Scan or Bolid have ads?
Both Targa Scan and Bolid show ads.
Which is updated more often, Targa Scan or Bolid?
Targa Scan ships an update monthly, and Bolid monthly. Most recently, Targa Scan was updated on October 7, 2026 and Bolid on October 15, 2026.

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