Comparison

Check VIN Decoder vs VINsight

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

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About

Check VIN Decoder

Scan VIN barcodes with your camera to access comprehensive vehicle information. Explore detailed specs, error codes, and historical data. Includes useful articles and a personal query history with iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Camera VIN barcode scanning
  • Full VIN information decoding
  • Useful articles and tips
  • Personal VIN query history
  • iCloud query history sync
  • Optimized for iPhone X series screens
Features
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITY: ● Camera Scan VIN Barcode ● Full Information About VIN ● Useful Articles and Tips ● Personal VIN Query History ● iCloud Query History Sync ● Optimized for LED Screens of iPhone X, Xs, Xs Max, Xr ● Full Support iOS 9 - iOS 12 ● Support Tactics Engine ● Support 3D Touch for Home Screen Icon ● 50 Colorful Vehicle Stickers for iMessage ● And Another Useful Apps POSSIBLE DECODE INFO: ● Error Code ● Make ● Manufacturer Name ● Model ● Model Year ● Plant City ● Series ● Trim ● Vehicle Type ● Plant Country ● Plant Company Name ● Plant State ● Trim2 ● Series2 ● Note ● Base Price ($) ● Manufacturer Id ● Cash For Clunkers ● Body Class ● Doors ● Windows ● Wheel Base Type ● Track Width ● Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ● Bed Length (inches) ● Curb Weight (pounds) ● Wheel Base (inches) ● Wheel Base (inches) up to ● Bed Type ● Cab Type ● Trailer Type Connection ● Trailer Body Type ● Trailer Length (feet) ● Other Trailer Info ● Number of Wheels ● Wheel Size Front (inches) ● Wheel Size Rear (inches) ● Entertainment System ● Steering Location ● Number of Seats ● Number of Seat Rows ● Transmission Style ● Transmission Speeds ● Drive Type ● Axles ● Axle Configuration ● Brake System Type ● Brake System Description ● Battery Info ● Battery Type ● Number of Battery Cells per Module ● Battery Current (Amps) ● Battery Voltage (Volts) ● Battery Energy (KWh) ● EV Drive Unit ● Battery Current (Amps) up to ● Battery Voltage (Volts) up to ● Battery Energy (KWh) up to ● Number of Battery Modules per Pack ● Number of Battery Packs per Vehicle ● Charger Level ● Charger Power (KW) ● Engine Number of Cylinders ● Displacement (CC) ● Displacement (CI) ● Displacement (L) ● Engine Stroke Cycles ● Engine Model ● Engine Power (KW) ● Fuel Type - Primary ● Valve Train Design ● Engine Configuration ● Fuel Type - Secondary ● Fuel Delivery/Fuel Injection Type ● Engine Brake (hp) ● Cooling Type ● Engine Brake (hp) up to ● Electrification Level ● Other Engine Info ● Turbo ● Top Speed (MPH) ● Engine Manufacturer ● Pretensioner ● Seat Belts Type ● Other Restraint System Info ● Curtain Air Bag Locations ● Seat Cushion Air Bag Locations ● Front Air Bag Locations ● Knee Air Bag Locations ● Side Air Bag Locations ● Driver Assist ● Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ● Adaptive Headlights ● Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ● Crash Imminent Braking (CIB) ● Blind Spot Detection (BSD) ● Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ● Traction Control ● Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ● Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ● Lane Keeping Support (LKS) ● Rear Visibility System (RSV) ● Parking Assist ● TPMS ● Active Safety System Note ● Dynamic Brake Support (DBS) ● Event Data Recorder (EDR) ● Keyless Ignition ● Daytime Running Light (DRL) ● Lower Beam Headlamp Light Source ● Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching ● Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) ● SAE Automation Level ● Bus Length (feet) ● Bus Floor Configuration Type ● Bus Type ● Other Bus Info ● Custom Motorcycle Type ● Motorcycle Suspension Type ● Motorcycle Chassis Type ● Other Motorcycle Info ● SAE Automation Level up to USEFUL ARTICLES & TIPS: ● 10 important questions to ask when you call a new car dealership ● 12 important questions to ask when you call a used car dealership ● 7 smart tips for buying a used car ● 4 tips to save for a car ● An eco-friendly approach to buying a car ● 5 car-buying tricks for the savvy consumer ● Consider these 5 things when buying a vehicle ● How to get the best car financing possible ● Do new cars really depreciate that fast? ● 4 best money tips for saving up to buy a new car ● 6 things to help you buy a car that will suit your lifestyle ● 4 reasons colour matters when buying a new car ● Is it worth paying more for a car with a smart key system? ● 3 ways a vehicle with a diesel engine can save you money ● 9 essential tips for buying an extended car warranty

About

VINsight

Access comprehensive vehicle history, including owner-reported problems, recalls, and crash test data. Scan or type a VIN to get detailed specifications, fuel costs, and alerts for new recalls. Ideal for used car buyers and sellers.

Highlights
  • Scan or type VIN
  • Owner complaint reports
  • Recall information
  • Crash test ratings
  • Fuel economy data
  • Vehicle specifications
  • Saved car garage
  • PDF report export
Features
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Know a car's problems before you buy it. Scan or type any VIN and VINsight shows what owners have reported going wrong with that model year, which nearby years drew the most complaints, and every recall issued for the model — plus crash-test stars, specs and fuel costs. All from official U.S. government data, on one screen. KNOWN PROBLEMS, IN OWNERS' OWN WORDS - Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model year, grouped by part: power train, engine, electrical, brakes and more - How many complaints each part drew, with crash and fire counts - The newest reports owners wrote for each part, so you see what actually happened - A full sample report on a real car the first time you open the app, before you scan anything SPOT THE PROBLEM YEARS - Complaints and recalls for the same model, up to two years before and after - See at a glance which nearby year drew the most complaints and which drew the fewest EVERY RECALL, AND WHAT TO DO - Every recall NHTSA has issued for the year, make and model, newest first, with the campaign number, the risk and the remedy - A clear warning when NHTSA tells owners to park the car, or to park it outside - A shortcut to NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car's recalls were repaired - New-recall alerts for a saved car: a notification when NHTSA issues a new recall for it THE FULL PICTURE IN SECONDS - Scan the VIN with your camera or type it in; every VIN is validated on your device - Decoded specs: year, make, model, trim, body, engine, horsepower, fuel type, transmission, drivetrain, assembly plant and more - NHTSA crash-test stars: overall, frontal, side and rollover - EPA fuel economy: city, highway and combined MPG, an estimated yearly fuel cost, and range for electric vehicles - A garage for the cars you own or are shopping for - Two cars side by side - Share a summary card, or export a PDF report for a buyer, a seller or your mechanic BUILT ON OFFICIAL DATA Everything comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Complaints are reported by owners and are not verified by NHTSA. Recalls are issued for a model, not for one car: confirm a specific car's repair status with its VIN at NHTSA or a dealer. The information is for reference and is not a safety guarantee. PRIVATE BY DESIGN VINsight shows vehicle information only. It never returns an owner's name, address or any personal data, and it is not a tool for finding people. Your garage and your recall alerts stay on your device. No account, no tracking. Made for used-car buyers, sellers, owners and mechanics. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Check VIN Decoder4 screens
VINsight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VINsight at Free against Check VIN Decoder's $2.99. VINsight also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8). Check VIN Decoder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). On 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

VINsight is free to download; Check VIN Decoder costs $2.99 up front. VINsight sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Check VIN Decoder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VINsight holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Check VIN Decoder has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Check VIN Decoder ships an update every 2 months, VINsight every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Check VIN Decoder versus VINsight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheck VIN DecoderVINsight
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating2.8 (20 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYerzhan TleuovNeobile LLC

In-app purchases

None

Check VIN Decoder

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

VINsight

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Membership Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Membership Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Membership lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Check VIN Decoder free?
Check VIN Decoder costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VINsight free?
VINsight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Check VIN Decoder or VINsight?
VINsight is rated higher. Check VIN Decoder averages 2.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while VINsight averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Check VIN Decoder or VINsight have ads?
Neither Check VIN Decoder nor VINsight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Check VIN Decoder or VINsight?
Check VIN Decoder ships an update every 2 months, and VINsight every 3 months. Most recently, Check VIN Decoder was updated on November 6, 2026 and VINsight on October 31, 2026.

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