Comparison

VIN Decoder APP vs Car VIN

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

Head to head
About

VIN Decoder APP

Decode vehicle identification numbers (VIN) quickly and easily. Access key information about any vehicle, including manufacturer, model, and technical specifications, by scanning VINs or barcodes. Ideal for car buyers, sellers, or enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Decode VINs
  • Scan VIN text
  • Scan VIN barcodes
  • Scan QR codes
  • Retrieve manufacturer and model
  • Access technical parameters
Features
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VIN Decoder, the good app for decoding vehicle identification numbers (VIN). With our powerful tool, you can quickly retrieve important information about any vehicle. Whether you're buying a used car, selling a used car, or just want to learn more about your own vehicle, VIN Decoder gives you all the important info at your fingertips! By entering or quickly scanning the VIN text or barcode or QR code, you can access important information such as the manufacturer and (rough) model, as well as important technical parameters of your vehicle.

About

Car VIN

Features
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Car VIN decodes any Vehicle Identification Number and shows you what it actually means — specs, open safety recalls, crash-test ratings, running costs and model history — in seconds. Redesigned from the ground up, powered by official NHTSA, FuelEconomy.gov and Wikipedia data. No ads. No tracking. No account. FREE — EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO START • Decode any 1981+ VIN into make, model, year, engine, plant and more • See exactly what every digit means — a guided ISO 3779 breakdown (WMI, VDS, check digit, model year, plant) • Works offline: any VIN decodes to its country and manufacturer with no connection • Save recent decodes and one garage of vehicles CAR VIN PRO — THE FULL REPORT Unlock the complete picture for any vehicle: • Open safety recalls from NHTSA (US), DVSA (UK), EU Safety Gate, Transport Canada and ACCC (Australia) • NCAP 5-star crash-test safety ratings • Owner-reported complaints history • Fuel economy and estimated annual running cost • Wikipedia model description and photo • Export PDF and JSON reports, compare up to 3 VINs side by side • Live VIN scanner — camera barcode and on-plate text (OCR) • Unlimited history and unlimited garages • Loan, fuel-cost and depreciation calculators WHY CAR VIN • A VIN breakdown that actually teaches you the number, digit by digit • Multi-region recalls — not just the US • Beautiful, fast, native design built for iPhone and iPad • Home Screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts, Live Activity and background recall alerts • Available in 40 languages PRIVACY-FIRST BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up, no tracking, no ads, no third-party SDKs • Your history and garages stay on your device • Network requests go only to public government and Wikipedia data sources • App Store privacy: Data Not Collected DATA SOURCES • NHTSA vPIC (US VIN decoder) and NHTSA Recalls, SafetyRatings and Complaints • FuelEconomy.gov (MPG and annual fuel cost, US) • Wikipedia REST API (model descriptions and photos, global) • ISO 3779 on-device manufacturer database (offline country + make for any VIN) • Deep links to DVSA (UK), Transport Canada, EU Safety Gate, ACCC (AU) and NICB VINCheck (US) HONEST ABOUT LIMITS Car VIN uses public, free data. It does not provide paid Carfax-style accident histories, odometer trails or market valuations — always confirm anything important with the manufacturer, a mechanic and the relevant authority before you buy. — Car VIN Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Monthly $2.99 or Yearly $19.99 with a 3-day free trial, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in Settings → Subscriptions. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/carvin-privacy/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/carvin-privacy

Screenshots

VIN Decoder APP4 screens
Car VIN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Car VIN at none against VIN Decoder APP's shown. VIN Decoder APP's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. VIN Decoder APP sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Car VIN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VIN Decoder APP versus Car VIN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIN Decoder APPCar VIN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnalyse Systems Inc.Serhii Tykhonenko

In-app purchases

7 purchases

VIN Decoder APP

One-time7
  • Additional information$1.99
  • Model all inclusive 1 month$1.99
  • Query single vehicle$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Query package 10 vehicles$39.99
  • Query package 20 vehicles$69.99
  • Query package 50 vehicles$149.99
  • Query package 100 vehicles$249.99
3 purchases

Car VIN

Subscriptions2
  • Car VIN Pro — Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Car VIN Pro — Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Car VIN Pro — Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is VIN Decoder APP free?
VIN Decoder APP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Car VIN free?
Car VIN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VIN Decoder APP or Car VIN have ads?
VIN Decoder APP shows ads; Car VIN does not.

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