Comparison

Bolid vs Scanner by JoinPass

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

Head to head
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

About

Scanner by JoinPass

Features
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Scanner app makes it easy for your team to recognise, reward, and track loyal customers in real time. This will connect to our loyalty system and instantly turn Apple Wallet and Google Wallet passes into check‑ins, points, and visit history, without clunky spreadsheets or manual tracking. Use the app at reception, checkout, or your front desk to scan a customer’s pass, see their details at a glance, and perform key actions in one tap. Whether you run a salon, gym, café, or multi‑location brand, it gives your staff the tools they need to deliver a smoother loyalty experience. Key features: Instant scanning of Apple Wallet and Google Wallet loyalty passes Quick actions after each scan: add points, redeem rewards, mark visits, and more Live member view with status, visit history, and important notes Scan history to keep a clear record across staff and locations Hardware‑ready settings for tablets, kiosks, and compatible barcode scanners Note: This app requires an active account with a compatible loyalty platform and does not provide loyalty features on its own.

Screenshots

Bolid4 screens
Scanner by JoinPass3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scanner by JoinPass at none against Bolid's 5. Scanner by JoinPass also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Scanner by JoinPass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bolid ships an update monthly, Scanner by JoinPass every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Bolid versus Scanner by JoinPass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBolidScanner by JoinPass
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBastien CacaceJoinPass

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
None

Scanner by JoinPass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bolid free?
Bolid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanner by JoinPass free?
Scanner by JoinPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bolid or Scanner by JoinPass have ads?
Bolid shows ads; Scanner by JoinPass does not.
Which is updated more often, Bolid or Scanner by JoinPass?
Bolid ships an update monthly, and Scanner by JoinPass every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bolid was updated on October 3, 2026 and Scanner by JoinPass on October 4, 2026.

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