VgateFwUpdater vs Discount Cards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VgateFwUpdater
This utility tool allows users to upgrade the firmware for various compatible automotive diagnostic chips. It supports a range of specific chip models, ensuring optimal performance and functionality of your devices.
- Firmware upgrades
- Supports Icar01, Icar03, MIC3311, MIC3312, MIC3313, MIC3422, MIC1103, MIC3425 chips
- Ensures optimal device performance
- Easy-to-use upgrade tool
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VgateFwUpdater is an upgrade tool that can upgrade the firmware of Icar01(iCar 1/2/3), Icar03(iCar Pro), MIC3311(vLinker BM), MIC3312(vLinker FD), MIC3313(vLinker MC), MIC3422(vLinker FS), MIC1103(iCarPro 2S) and MIC3425(vLinker MS) chips.
Discount Cards
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Discount Cards keeps every loyalty and discount card you own in one place - no more digging through a stuffed wallet at checkout. SCAN OR ADD IN SECONDS • Scan a card's barcode with your camera • Import a barcode from a screenshot • Or enter the code manually Works with EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, Code39, Code128, ITF, and QR codes. MAKE IT YOURS • Give each card a name, label, and color from a curated palette • Cards sort themselves by how often you use them • Attach notes and photos of the front and back FIND WHAT YOU NEED, FAST • Search by name • Sort by name, last used, or how often you use it • Light and dark themes YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Everything is stored locally on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server. Export your cards to a file anytime as a backup, and import them back whenever you need to. GO PREMIUM Discount Cards is free to use, supported by a small banner ad. Prefer an ad-free experience? A one-time $0.99 purchase removes ads for good - no subscription, no strings attached. No more forgotten cards, no more torn-up plastic. Just open the app, scan, and save.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VgateFwUpdater at none against Discount Cards's 1. VgateFwUpdater also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Discount Cards's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Discount Cards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VgateFwUpdater asks for nothing beyond the download.
VgateFwUpdater ships an update every 2 months, Discount Cards fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VgateFwUpdater | Discount Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (46 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 昌云 沈 | Alexandr Muraviov |
In-app purchases
VgateFwUpdater
No in-app purchases
Discount Cards
- Premium$0.99
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