VIN Identifier Decoder History vs Cole's Oil
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VIN Identifier Decoder History
Decode VIN numbers from images and learn about their encoded data. Save your VIN history within the app or export it as a CSV report. Offers a premium annual subscription for enhanced features.
- Decode VIN codes
- Identify VINs from images via OCR
- Save VIN history
- Export history to CSV
- Premium subscription available
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VIN Identifier helps you to decode VIN codes and learn more about its encoded data. Seamlessly scan images and pictures to identify VIN codes on them. Own your data by keeping the history in the app or exporting it into CSV reports. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Cole's Oil
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Information at your fingertips! This app gives you direct access to your account balance, location and contract information. It also gives you the ability to store and process payment and request service work and deliveries directly through the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cole's Oil at none against VIN Identifier Decoder History's 2. Cole's Oil also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.0). VIN Identifier Decoder History's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 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. VIN Identifier Decoder History sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Cole's Oil asks for nothing beyond the download.
VIN Identifier Decoder History ships an update every 2 months, Cole's Oil every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VIN Identifier Decoder History | Cole's Oil |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Higgs Design Co. | Rural Computer Consultants, Inc. |
In-app purchases
VIN Identifier Decoder History
- VIN Decoder Premium Annual$39.991 Year
- VIN Decoder Premium Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Cole's Oil
No in-app purchases
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