VIN Decode RPO vs Gararge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VIN Decode RPO
Instantly decode GM vehicle RPO codes by scanning the QR code on your vehicle's label. Get a clear list of factory options installed on your car, making it easy to understand its specifications. Supports 2017 and newer model years.
- Scan GM vehicle QR codes
- Decode RPO (Regular Production Option) codes
- Get clear descriptions of factory options
- Supports 2017+ model years
- Simple and intuitive interface
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Decode RPO – VIN Decoder for GM, Ford & Mopar Vehicles Decode RPO is a simple and powerful mobile VIN decoder that helps you identify factory-installed equipment, options, and vehicle specifications for GM, Ford, and Mopar vehicles, including Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Buick, Ford, Lincoln, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. Simply enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or scan the VIN label on a supported vehicle label to access detailed factory equipment information, option codes, and their descriptions. How It Works 1. Open the app and enter a 17-character VIN or scan a supported VIN label on the vehicle label. 2. The app identifies the vehicle and retrieves available factory equipment and option information. 3. Browse a readable list of equipment codes and descriptions to understand how the vehicle was originally configured. The amount of available equipment data may vary depending on the manufacturer, model, model year, and market. DecodeRPO is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Stellantis, or any of their respective brands. All vehicle names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Gararge
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Gararge is the easiest way to track your gas mileage, fuel cost, and car maintenance. No more notebook in the glovebox. Snap a photo, we do the rest. At the pump, take a photo of the pump or receipt and your odometer. Gararge reads the gallons, price, mileage, and date for you and fills in the fill-up. Prefer to type it in? That works too, in just three taps. See what your car is really doing. - Automatic MPG and cost per fill-up, plus your running averages - Trend charts for MPG and price per gallon over time - A clean history of every fill-up, tappable to edit Keep your whole garage in one place. - Add every vehicle you drive and switch between them - Decode your VIN to auto-fill year, make, and model - Import years of history from a spreadsheet (CSV) Stay on top of maintenance. - Log oil changes, tires, brakes, and more with a running total - Set reminders by mileage or by date and get a heads-up when service is due - Tag fill-ups (like "Road Trip") and see spending grouped by trip Free includes one vehicle and manual logging. Gararge Pro unlocks unlimited vehicles, photo capture, VIN decode, CSV import, trend charts, the maintenance log, trip reports, and reminders. Built for anyone who wants to know, at a glance, what their vehicles cost to run.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIN Decode RPO at none against Gararge's 1. 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
Both are free to download. Gararge sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. VIN Decode RPO asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | VIN Decode RPO | Gararge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vyacheslav Kravchina | Jesse Haynes |
In-app purchases
VIN Decode RPO
No in-app purchases
Gararge
- Gararge Pro$9.991 Year









