Tiretime vs Tire Scan DOT/TIN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tiretime
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TireTime: DOT Tire Date & Plant Decoder TireTime is a fast, convenient way to decode the U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) and understand when and where a tire was manufactured. Whether you’re buying a used vehicle, inspecting an RV, checking a trailer before a road trip, or simply trying to decipher the DOT code on your own tires, TireTime makes the information easy to understand. Key Features Date Decoder Quickly decode the DOT date code. The manufacture month is available free. Unlock the complete manufacture date and week details with TireTime Pro. Plant Code Lookup Quick access to resources for identifying the manufacturing plant associated with a DOT plant code. Safety & Recalls Quick access to resources for researching tire manufacturers, plants, and recalls. RV & Trailer Ready Especially useful for vehicles where tires may age out before the tread wears out. Lightweight & Fast Designed for quick use in driveways, tire shops, garages, and car lots. TireTime Pro Unlock the complete manufacture date and week details with a one-time purchase. Privacy First TireTime is designed as a simple utility without third-party advertising or advertising trackers. We do not sell your personal information. App Performance Data TireTime collects limited technical information such as device type, operating system version, app version, and coarse location derived from your public IP address. This information helps us understand which devices and app versions are in use and where the app is being used. App performance data is retained for up to 90 days on systems we control. Support If you contact us for support, we receive the information you choose to provide, such as your email address and message, so we can respond. Support information is not used for advertising or tracking and is deleted when no longer needed or within two years. No third-party advertising. No advertising trackers. No selling your information. Just a useful tool for decoding tire information.
Tire Scan DOT/TIN
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Tire Scan · DOT/TIN reads a tyre sidewall DOT/TIN and tells you when it was made, how old it is, whether to keep or replace it, and which plant made it. ONE JOB ONLY • Decode DOT/TIN age (week + year) • Clear status: OK · Watch · Replace • Offline plant lookup (NHTSA list) • Auto-save readings (and camera photos) • Works offline after install • English + 简体/繁體 This app does not check size, PSI, tread depth, shops, model names, or wheel position. GET THE CODE THREE WAYS • Live camera — point at the sidewall for automatic detection • Shutter or Photos — still image OCR • Manual entry — type the code and tap Read OCR accepts a full sidewall code (about 10–16 characters, includes a letter, last 4 = week/year). If OCR fails, enter the code manually. Short or date-only codes work in manual mode. AGE VERDICT • OK (green) — under 6 years • Watch (amber) — 6 to under 10 years • Replace (red) — 10 years or older Age is a common reason to replace a tyre even when the tread still looks fine. PLANT LOOKUP Offline NHTSA equipment plant data. See brand, country, manufacturer, place, plant code, and active/closed when known. HISTORY & SHARE • Auto-save every successful read (local on device) • History newest first — tap for full record, swipe to delete • Share a single summary image (code, status, plant, photo if any) DESIGNED BY THE CAR Single main screen, bilingual UI, light/dark, first-launch tips. Bottom banner ads only. IMPORTANT Results are for awareness from the codes you scan or enter. They do not replace professional inspection, manufacturer guidance, or legal vehicle checks. Dirty sidewalls, lighting, and partial markings can affect OCR — use manual entry when needed. Tire Scan · DOT/TIN — sidewall age, clearly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tire Scan DOT/TIN at none against Tiretime's 1. Tiretime's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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. Tiretime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tire Scan DOT/TIN asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tiretime | Tire Scan DOT/TIN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NanoHawk | Mak Yun Fai |
In-app purchases
Tiretime
- Tire Time Pro$0.99
Tire Scan DOT/TIN
No in-app purchases
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