Comparison

RideVault vs Spyde

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

Head to head
About

RideVault

Features
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RideVault is the ultimate car-spotting companion for automotive enthusiasts. Simply snap a photo of any car, and RideVault instantly identifies its make, model, year, and key specs using advanced AI. Build your personal collection, track rare finds, and share your spots with friends and fellow car lovers. Features: • Instant Car Identification – AI-powered recognition for accurate details. • Your Personal Car Vault – Save and organize your best finds. • Rarity Tracking – Discover how rare your spots are. • Global Database – Works with thousands of car models worldwide. • Photo Sharing – Show off your latest finds or connect with your community. Whether you’re a casual car lover or a die-hard gearhead, RideVault brings the thrill of spotting cars to your fingertips. Download RideVault today and start building your automotive legacy.

About

Spyde

Identify car makes, models, and values by snapping photos or short clips. Engage in car spotting duels, claim territory on a map with your spotted cars, and complete collections. Compete on global leaderboards and complete timed challenges.

Highlights
  • Identify car make, model, and generation
  • Value cars at market price
  • Build and manage a virtual garage
  • Engage in Elo-ranked car spotting duels
  • Claim and defend territory on a map
  • Complete car model collections
  • Participate in timed car hunt challenges
Features
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Every car you spot is yours. Snap a car. Spyde names the make, model and generation, values it at its real market price, and parks it in your garage. SPOT – Daily drivers to hypercars, classics to one-offs. Photo or short clip. RACE – Put your catches on the line against real spotters. Elo-ranked duels and quick matches. MAP WARS – Every spot claims territory around you, and pricier cars claim more blocks. Hold your blocks to earn daily rent, and take them back when a rival moves in. COLLECT – Chase every model from Porsche, BMW, Ferrari and more until the set is complete. HUNT – Timed challenges for specific target cars. Find them and they pay more. RANK – Grow your garage value and climb the boards in your city and worldwide. SPYDE PRO – No ads, gallery uploads, AI renders of your own photos, gold badge. Spyde Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription (yearly or monthly) plus a one-time 30-day pass. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed or cancelled in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://spyde.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://spyde.app/privacy

Screenshots

RideVault4 screens
Spyde4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RideVault at none against Spyde's 3. RideVault also leads on ads (none vs shown). Spyde's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, 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. Spyde sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RideVault asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RideVault ships an update monthly, Spyde every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RideVault versus Spyde: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRideVaultSpyde
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB93 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperISURA THARINDA KUMARAPELITKLabs LTD

In-app purchases

None

RideVault

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Spyde

Subscriptions2
  • Spyde Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Spyde Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Spyde Pro 30-day pass$9.99

Questions

Is RideVault free?
RideVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spyde free?
Spyde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RideVault or Spyde have ads?
Spyde shows ads; RideVault does not.
Which is updated more often, RideVault or Spyde?
RideVault ships an update monthly, and Spyde every 6 days. Most recently, RideVault was updated on November 9, 2026 and Spyde on November 9, 2026.

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