DOT Merlin Mobile vs Scan Solutions Vehicle Wizard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DOT Merlin Mobile
Scan VIN barcodes to instantly retrieve detailed vehicle information. Access all NHTSA RI newsletters for comprehensive safety data.
- VIN barcode scanning
- Vehicle detail decoding
- NHTSA RI newsletter access
- Offline access to newsletters
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• Convenient tool to scan the VIN barcode in the driver-side door and decode it into vehicle details • All the NHTSA RI newsletters at your fingertips
Scan Solutions Vehicle Wizard
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An inventory management system with features that make it a must have for any dealer! Locate your vehicles while scanning with our integrated GPS. Scan history, tracks when and where the vehicle has been. Color coding for quickly identifying which vehicles you have printed stock labels for already. We provide you with a simple to use system that puts YOU in control of your inventory! Work with confidence knowing that Vehicle Wizard is there for you every step of the way!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DOT Merlin Mobile at 13.0 against Scan Solutions Vehicle Wizard's 16.0. On price, update cadence, 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.
DOT Merlin Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Scan Solutions Vehicle Wizard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DOT Merlin Mobile | Scan Solutions Vehicle Wizard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AVALON RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE AGENCY LLC | Scan Solutions, LLC |
In-app purchases
DOT Merlin Mobile
No in-app purchases
Scan Solutions Vehicle Wizard
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DOT Merlin Mobile free?
Is Scan Solutions Vehicle Wizard free?
Do DOT Merlin Mobile or Scan Solutions Vehicle Wizard have ads?
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