Comparison

VIN Identifier Decoder History vs VIN

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

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Stop Googling your car problems. You shouldn't need to be a mechanic to take care of your car. Vinsights turns your vehicle's VIN into a complete ownership tool — one app that tells you what parts fit, what maintenance is due, what that weird noise means, and whether your car has been recalled. SCAN YOUR VIN. KNOW YOUR CAR. Your VIN is a 17-character code that tells us everything — your exact year, make, model, trim, engine type, fuel type, and drivetrain. Scan the barcode with your camera or type it in. We decode it using the official NHTSA government database. FIND PARTS THAT ACTUALLY FIT Tell us what you need and AI searches across sources to find parts verified for YOUR specific vehicle. Every result shows price range, OEM vs aftermarket vs budget options, DIY difficulty, and direct links to buy from Amazon, AutoZone, O'Reilly, Advance Auto Parts, and eBay. TRACK YOUR MAINTENANCE LIKE A PRO Enter your mileage and get a personalized maintenance schedule based on real manufacturer intervals. Log your own services and get push notifications when your next service is due. DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS WITHOUT THE SHOP Describe a symptom and get AI-powered analysis: possible causes, estimated repair costs, DIY difficulty, and what happens if you ignore it. RECALL ALERTS — FREE We check the NHTSA recall database automatically. If your car has open safety recalls, you'll see them immediately. No account. No login. No personal data collected. Your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

VIN Identifier Decoder History4 screens
VIN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIN at none against VIN Identifier Decoder History's 2. On price, 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

Both are free to download. VIN Identifier Decoder History sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. VIN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VIN Identifier Decoder History versus VIN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIN Identifier Decoder HistoryVIN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Higgs Design Co.Hayden Meyer

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

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 free?
VIN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VIN Identifier Decoder History or VIN have ads?
Neither VIN Identifier Decoder History nor VIN shows ads.

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