# HF Smart Pro vs VIN Decoder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HF Smart Pro at none against VIN Decoder's 5. HF Smart Pro also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VIN Decoder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. HF Smart Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | HF Smart Pro | VIN Decoder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hf-smart-pro/id6473008782/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **13** | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [鉴深 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649273564) | [Pavel Krieger](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789546904) |

## What reviewers say

### HF Smart Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hf-smart-pro/id6473008782)

Control smart lights with customizable color changes and timing functions. Adjust light environments directly through mode control, altering color based on intensity, refraction, and opacity.

**Highlights:** Change light colors, Timing mode for smart lights, Timing switch for light control, Mode control for light environments, Adjust color by intensity, refraction, opacity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with fan/light
- 👍 Helpful hints from reviewers
- 👍 Great product design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult pairing process
- 🐛 Poor/confusing instructions
- 🐛 ESL issues with wording
- 🐛 Integration issues with Google/Alexa
- 🐛 App doesn't control fan/light

**Reported bugs**

- Pairing fails
- App doesn't connect to Bluetooth
- App doesn't work
- Product is defective
- Fan only works, lights don't

**Requested features**

- Improve pairing directions
- Add Google/Alexa integration
- Improve app wording/translation
- Allow pairing anytime
- Make light dimmable


### VIN Decoder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vin-decoder-vin-scanner/id6789546902)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIN Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| VIN Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 VIN Report | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 VIN Reports | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 VIN Reports | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HF Smart Pro free?

HF Smart Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VIN Decoder free?

VIN Decoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do HF Smart Pro or VIN Decoder have ads?

Neither HF Smart Pro nor VIN Decoder shows ads.

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