Comparison

VIN Identifier Decoder History vs VIN Decoder

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Decode VIN codes
  • Identify VINs from images via OCR
  • Save VIN history
  • Export history to CSV
  • Premium subscription available
Features
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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/

About

VIN Decoder

Decode vehicle identification numbers (VINs) using an official API. This utility is ideal for quickly gathering information while browsing vehicles for purchase.

Highlights
  • VIN decoding
  • NHTSA API integration
  • Vehicle information gathering
  • On-the-go use
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Using the NHTSA Product Information Catalog Vehicle Listing (vPIC) Application Programming Interface (API) this app can decode most VINs. Great for on the go information gathering when shopping for vehicles. - NO ADS!

Screenshots

VIN Identifier Decoder History4 screens
VIN Decoder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VIN Identifier Decoder History at Free against VIN Decoder's $0.99. VIN Identifier Decoder History also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). VIN Decoder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, 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

VIN Identifier Decoder History is free to download; VIN Decoder costs $0.99 up front. VIN Identifier Decoder History sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. VIN Decoder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VIN Identifier Decoder History holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VIN Identifier Decoder History versus VIN Decoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIN Identifier Decoder HistoryVIN Decoder
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Higgs Design Co.Dewayne Defoor

Customer experience

VIN Identifier Decoder History

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VIN Decoder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VIN Identifier Decoder History

Subscriptions2
  • VIN Decoder Premium Annual$39.991 Year
  • VIN Decoder Premium Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

VIN Decoder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VIN Identifier Decoder History free?
VIN Identifier Decoder History is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VIN Decoder free?
VIN Decoder costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VIN Identifier Decoder History or VIN Decoder?
VIN Identifier Decoder History is rated higher. VIN Identifier Decoder History averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while VIN Decoder averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do VIN Identifier Decoder History or VIN Decoder have ads?
Neither VIN Identifier Decoder History nor VIN Decoder shows ads.

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