Diesel VIN vs NaviGates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Diesel VIN
Decode commercial truck VINs quickly and easily. Get detailed information such as manufacturer, make, model, fuel type, and engine specifications. This free reference app provides comprehensive data for commercial vehicles.
- Decode commercial truck VINs
- Get manufacturer details
- View make and model information
- Identify fuel type
- Access engine specifications
- Free reference tool
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Diesel VIN is a new free app from Diesel Laptops. This free reference app allows you to quickly decode your commercial truck VIN. Sign up for free and decode any commercial truck VIN to get detailed information, including manufacturer, make, model, type, fuel type, engine info and more.
NaviGates
Easily search for automotive aftermarket parts from a comprehensive catalog. Find specific belts, pulleys, and hoses by vehicle make/model, OE number, or product characteristics. Includes a barcode scanner for quick access to part details and technical information.
- Search by vehicle make/model
- Search by OE or article number
- Barcode scanner for instant part info
- Compare similar products
- Save recent search history
- Filter by size and characteristics
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Search for Gates Automotive Aftermarket product ranges in a quick and easy way. Access the Gates product catalogue for passenger cars, recreational vehicles and heavy duty vehicles via the Gates Automotive Catalogue App. Find the part you need by giving the make or model of the vehicle application you are working on or give in the OE number, cross reference or Gates article number of the product you need to replace. A barcode scanner allows instant access to parts images, application data and technical tips and technical bulletins, which saves time and effort. Simply scan the barcode on the Gates product boxes. Search for belts, pulleys and hoses by their sizes and characteristics. No matter the application, the Gates Automotive Catalogue App will generate an overview of products based on the exact or approximate information given. Use the select and compare tool to list similar products side-by-side to make more informed selections. The app automatically saves recent search history, allowing you quick and easy access to data and reminders for your most popular models. Get quick and easy access, mobile access to our comprehensive aftermarket range with the Gates Automotive Catalogue App. Turn on your notifications to get notified when the catalogue is updated!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Diesel VIN at 2.7 against NaviGates's 1.9. Diesel VIN also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 11%). NaviGates's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Diesel VIN holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Diesel VIN's written reviews are positive against 11% of NaviGates's.
Diesel VIN ships an update weekly, NaviGates every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Diesel VIN | NaviGates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (7 ratings) — better | 1.9 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Diesel Laptops LLC | Gates Corporation |
Customer experience
Diesel VIN
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In-app purchases
Diesel VIN
No in-app purchases
NaviGates
No in-app purchases
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