# VIN vs Smart Cast ™

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Cast ™ at 3.0 against VIN's 1.0. VIN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Cast ™ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. VIN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Cast ™ holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VIN | Smart Cast ™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vin-sights/id6762314650/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cast/id6763583168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hayden Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893788483) | [Nishida Roto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835423879) |

## What reviewers say

### VIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vin-sights/id6762314650)

Decode your vehicle's VIN to access comprehensive ownership information. Identify compatible parts, track maintenance schedules, diagnose potential issues with AI analysis, and receive free recall alerts. All your car's data in one place.

**Highlights:** VIN decoding via camera scan or manual entry, AI-powered parts finder for specific vehicles, Personalized maintenance scheduling and logging, Symptom-based AI diagnostic tool, Automatic NHTSA recall alerts, No account or personal data collection

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Cast ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cast/id6763583168)

Transform your phone into a powerful streaming hub. Easily mirror your screen and cast videos, photos, music, and more to your Smart TV and streaming devices. Enjoy seamless playback, remote control, and even live camera casting.

**Highlights:** Screen Mirroring, Cast Videos & Photos, Music Streaming, Live Camera Casting, Whiteboard Casting, Remote TV Control, IPTV Support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Cast Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VIN free?

VIN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Cast ™ free?

Smart Cast ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VIN or Smart Cast ™?

Smart Cast ™ is rated higher. VIN averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart Cast ™ averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do VIN or Smart Cast ™ have ads?

Smart Cast ™ shows ads; VIN does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*