Comparison

SDS Remote vs VIN Scanner

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

Head to head
About

SDS Remote

Control and monitor your Uniden SDS150 & SDS200 ham scanners remotely over your local network. View live scanner displays, control keypads, volume, and squelch from another room. Stream audio and log transmissions with Pro features.

Highlights
  • Live scanner display mirroring
  • Remote keypad, volume, and squelch control
  • Save and sync scanner configurations
  • Live audio streaming (Pro)
  • Multi-scanner monitoring (Pro)
  • Transmission logging with recordings (Pro)
Features
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SDS Remote puts your Uniden SDS150 & SDS200 on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. See the live scanner display—system, department, talkgroup, frequency, and signal—while you work the keypad, volume, and squelch from another room. Your scanner stays where it is. You don't have to. THREE WAYS TO CONNECT • SDS200 over Ethernet, on your network • SDS150 over Bluetooth, no network needed • Through a hub: leave one device at home with your scanners and connect to it from anywhere, including on cellular WHAT YOU GET • Live display mirroring of your SDS150 & SDS200 • Save scanners by name, host, and port • iCloud sync of your scanner list across your Apple devices • Free to start with one scanner; Pro unlocks more PRO FEATURES • Remote keypad, volume, and squelch control • Live audio streaming from the scanner to your device • Listen from anywhere through a hub—the one setup where scanner audio reaches you on cellular • Now Playing on the Lock Screen and in Control Center—channel and system as they change, with play/pause from headphones or your car's controls • Choose how scanner audio shares with your music: take over, or mix and duck it while the scanner talks • Multi-view: monitor up to four scanners in a 2×2 layout • Transmission logging with optional recordings and on-device captions • Web Remote: drive your scanners from a browser on your network • Display Layout editor for building screens and sending them to the radio • Elgato Stream Deck control on iPad • Unlimited scanners IN THE CAR Mix and Duck keeps your music playing and turns it down while the scanner talks. Boost lifts quiet traffic over road noise, and Keep Display Awake stops the screen dimming on a dash mount. Built for listeners who already run a scanner on the desk—and want the same view and control from the couch, the shop, the car, or anywhere else. PRIVACY BY DESIGN We run no servers and your scanner traffic never passes through us. A hub is simply a second copy of this app on a device you own, talking directly to your other devices over a connection secured by a pairing code. Transmission logs and recordings stay on your device, and captions are produced on-device—no audio is ever uploaded. Subscriptions are handled through your Apple ID. REQUIREMENTS A Uniden SDS200 connected by Ethernet to your network, or a Uniden SDS150 paired over Bluetooth. Listening away from home additionally needs a second device left at home running SDS Remote as a hub, with Pro on both. Free includes one scanner and iCloud sync. Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription with a free trial (see in-app details). Subscriptions renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in your Apple ID settings.

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VIN Scanner

Features
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Quickly scan or enter a VIN to identify a vehicle, review available specifications, and check model-related safety recall information. VIN Scanner: Car Decoder makes vehicle identification simple. Scan the VIN with your camera, import a photo, or enter the 17-character vehicle identification number manually to view available details about the car. KEY FEATURES • Scan a VIN using the camera • Import a VIN from a photo • Enter a VIN manually • Decode available vehicle details • Review model-related recall and safety information • Save vehicles in your personal Garage • Access previous lookups through scan history • Save reports for future reference • Create and share a VIN barcode USEFUL FOR • Checking basic details before buying a used car • Identifying a vehicle’s make, model, and available specifications • Reviewing available recall information • Organizing multiple vehicles in one Garage • Keeping VIN records available for maintenance or reference Whether you are researching a used vehicle, checking a car you already own, or organizing vehicle records, the app provides a clear and convenient way to look up VIN information. Vehicle details and recall information may vary depending on the VIN, manufacturer, region, and available data sources. Always confirm important safety or recall information with the vehicle manufacturer or the appropriate government authority. IN-APP PURCHASES & SUBSCRIPTIONS This app offers auto-renewable subscriptions. You can cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://yuzhilintech.com/pp/6815488659/ Terms of Use: https://yuzhilintech.com/tou/6815488659/

Screenshots

SDS Remote4 screens
VIN Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SDS Remote at 3 against VIN Scanner's 1. VIN Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. SDS Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and VIN Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SDS Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, VIN Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SDS Remote versus VIN Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSDS RemoteVIN Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermobiadroit, llcXi'an Yuzhilin Network Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SDS Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • SDS Remote Pro — One-Time Purchase$99.99
3 purchases

VIN Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • VIP Membership$9.997 Days
  • VIP Membership$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • VIP Membership$59.99

Questions

Is SDS Remote free?
SDS Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VIN Scanner free?
VIN Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SDS Remote or VIN Scanner have ads?
Neither SDS Remote nor VIN Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SDS Remote or VIN Scanner?
SDS Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and VIN Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, SDS Remote was updated on October 25, 2026 and VIN Scanner on October 24, 2026.

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