VeloMeter vs Car VIN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VeloMeter
This app provides real-time speed tracking for various activities like running, biking, and driving. It offers a clear and precise digital speedometer designed for simplicity and ease of use on your iPhone.
- Real-time speed tracking
- Digital speedometer
- Simple and clear design
- GPS-based speed insights
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful GPS speedometer. VeloMeter gives you a clean, accurate, and easy-to-read display of your speed in real time. Whether you're driving, cycling, running, or exploring, VeloMeter lets you track your speed and trip information right from your iPhone. FEATURES • Real-time GPS speed • MPH and KM/H support • HUD mode for a convenient mirrored display • Clean, customizable interface • Battery-efficient design BUILT FOR MORE THAN DRIVING Use VeloMeter as a car speedometer, cycling speedometer, running speed tracker, or a simple way to monitor your speed wherever you go. SIMPLE. CLEAN. POWERFUL. VeloMeter focuses on the information that matters most, without unnecessary clutter. Download VeloMeter and turn your iPhone into a speedometer. IMPORTANT VeloMeter uses GPS data to estimate your speed. GPS readings may vary depending on your location, signal, device, and other conditions. VeloMeter is intended for informational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon as a primary speed measurement tool while driving. Always follow applicable traffic laws and keep your attention on the road. Disclaimer: This app is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Speed readings are based on GPS data and may not always be 100% accurate. Do not rely on this app as a primary speed measurement tool while driving.
Car VIN
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Car VIN decodes any Vehicle Identification Number and shows you what it actually means — specs, open safety recalls, crash-test ratings, running costs and model history — in seconds. Redesigned from the ground up, powered by official NHTSA, FuelEconomy.gov and Wikipedia data. No ads. No tracking. No account. FREE — EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO START • Decode any 1981+ VIN into make, model, year, engine, plant and more • See exactly what every digit means — a guided ISO 3779 breakdown (WMI, VDS, check digit, model year, plant) • Works offline: any VIN decodes to its country and manufacturer with no connection • Save recent decodes and one garage of vehicles CAR VIN PRO — THE FULL REPORT Unlock the complete picture for any vehicle: • Open safety recalls from NHTSA (US), DVSA (UK), EU Safety Gate, Transport Canada and ACCC (Australia) • NCAP 5-star crash-test safety ratings • Owner-reported complaints history • Fuel economy and estimated annual running cost • Wikipedia model description and photo • Export PDF and JSON reports, compare up to 3 VINs side by side • Live VIN scanner — camera barcode and on-plate text (OCR) • Unlimited history and unlimited garages • Loan, fuel-cost and depreciation calculators WHY CAR VIN • A VIN breakdown that actually teaches you the number, digit by digit • Multi-region recalls — not just the US • Beautiful, fast, native design built for iPhone and iPad • Home Screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts, Live Activity and background recall alerts • Available in 40 languages PRIVACY-FIRST BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up, no tracking, no ads, no third-party SDKs • Your history and garages stay on your device • Network requests go only to public government and Wikipedia data sources • App Store privacy: Data Not Collected DATA SOURCES • NHTSA vPIC (US VIN decoder) and NHTSA Recalls, SafetyRatings and Complaints • FuelEconomy.gov (MPG and annual fuel cost, US) • Wikipedia REST API (model descriptions and photos, global) • ISO 3779 on-device manufacturer database (offline country + make for any VIN) • Deep links to DVSA (UK), Transport Canada, EU Safety Gate, ACCC (AU) and NICB VINCheck (US) HONEST ABOUT LIMITS Car VIN uses public, free data. It does not provide paid Carfax-style accident histories, odometer trails or market valuations — always confirm anything important with the manufacturer, a mechanic and the relevant authority before you buy. — Car VIN Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Monthly $2.99 or Yearly $19.99 with a 3-day free trial, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in Settings → Subscriptions. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/carvin-privacy/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/carvin-privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VeloMeter at none against Car VIN's 3. VeloMeter also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Car VIN's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Car VIN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. VeloMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | VeloMeter | Car VIN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Whittington | Serhii Tykhonenko |
In-app purchases
VeloMeter
No in-app purchases
Car VIN
- Car VIN Pro — Monthly$2.991 Month
- Car VIN Pro — Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Car VIN Pro — Lifetime$39.99
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