Comparison

Car VIN vs Fast QR Barcode Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Car VIN

Features
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Car VIN decodes any Vehicle Identification Number and shows you what it actually means — specs, open safety recalls, crash-test ratings, running costs and model history — in seconds. Redesigned from the ground up, powered by official NHTSA, FuelEconomy.gov and Wikipedia data. No ads. No tracking. No account. FREE — EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO START • Decode any 1981+ VIN into make, model, year, engine, plant and more • See exactly what every digit means — a guided ISO 3779 breakdown (WMI, VDS, check digit, model year, plant) • Works offline: any VIN decodes to its country and manufacturer with no connection • Save recent decodes and one garage of vehicles CAR VIN PRO — THE FULL REPORT Unlock the complete picture for any vehicle: • Open safety recalls from NHTSA (US), DVSA (UK), EU Safety Gate, Transport Canada and ACCC (Australia) • NCAP 5-star crash-test safety ratings • Owner-reported complaints history • Fuel economy and estimated annual running cost • Wikipedia model description and photo • Export PDF and JSON reports, compare up to 3 VINs side by side • Live VIN scanner — camera barcode and on-plate text (OCR) • Unlimited history and unlimited garages • Loan, fuel-cost and depreciation calculators WHY CAR VIN • A VIN breakdown that actually teaches you the number, digit by digit • Multi-region recalls — not just the US • Beautiful, fast, native design built for iPhone and iPad • Home Screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts, Live Activity and background recall alerts • Available in 40 languages PRIVACY-FIRST BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up, no tracking, no ads, no third-party SDKs • Your history and garages stay on your device • Network requests go only to public government and Wikipedia data sources • App Store privacy: Data Not Collected DATA SOURCES • NHTSA vPIC (US VIN decoder) and NHTSA Recalls, SafetyRatings and Complaints • FuelEconomy.gov (MPG and annual fuel cost, US) • Wikipedia REST API (model descriptions and photos, global) • ISO 3779 on-device manufacturer database (offline country + make for any VIN) • Deep links to DVSA (UK), Transport Canada, EU Safety Gate, ACCC (AU) and NICB VINCheck (US) HONEST ABOUT LIMITS Car VIN uses public, free data. It does not provide paid Carfax-style accident histories, odometer trails or market valuations — always confirm anything important with the manufacturer, a mechanic and the relevant authority before you buy. — Car VIN Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Monthly $2.99 or Yearly $19.99 with a 3-day free trial, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in Settings → Subscriptions. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/carvin-privacy/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/carvin-privacy

About

Fast QR Barcode Scanner

Features
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Fast QR Barcode Scanner is a fast, all-in-one scanner and generator for everyday codes. SCAN any QR code or barcode instantly with your camera. Choose single mode to capture one code, or multi mode to scan several codes at once. You can also scan codes from photos in your library. Every result comes with smart one-tap actions — call a phone number, send an email or SMS, connect to WiFi, open a map, or save a contact. CREATE your own QR codes and barcodes in seconds. Turn text, links, WiFi details, contact info, and more into scannable codes, then customize the foreground and background colors. Browse past scans in History, mark favorites to revisit, and switch between 9 languages. No account needed. Camera scanning works offline. FEATURES • Scan 13 formats: QR, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, CODABAR, ITF • Single scan and multi-scan modes • Scan codes from photos in your library • Smart actions by type: call, email, SMS, WiFi, map, contact • Reads payment QR codes (VietQR, UPI, SEPA), Bitcoin addresses, 2FA setup codes and ISBN book barcodes: display and copy only • Create QR codes (text, URL, WiFi, contact, and more) and barcodes • Custom foreground and background colors • History with Favourites • 9 languages: English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Thai, Indonesian, Malay QR and barcode format names describe open standards and are not affiliated with any company. QR SCANNER PRO (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) • Upgrade to QR Scanner Pro to unlock an ad-free experience, unlimited scans from photos, and 9 extra barcode formats in Create mode. • Subscription plans: Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly. The exact price is displayed in the app in your local currency before purchase. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions anytime in your App Store Account Settings (Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions). • Free version includes advertisements. Terms of Use: https://mobocovietnam.com/Term-of-Use.html Privacy Policy: https://mobocovietnam.com/Privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Car VIN4 screens
Fast QR Barcode Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Car VIN at none against Fast QR Barcode Scanner's shown. Fast QR Barcode Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Car VIN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Fast QR Barcode Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Car VIN versus Fast QR Barcode Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCar VINFast QR Barcode Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerhii TykhonenkoDinh Kim Ngan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Car VIN

Subscriptions2
  • Car VIN Pro — Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Car VIN Pro — Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Car VIN Pro — Lifetime$39.99
4 purchases

Fast QR Barcode Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Welcome Gift$7.991 Year
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
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  • Yearly Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Car VIN free?
Car VIN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fast QR Barcode Scanner free?
Fast QR Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Car VIN or Fast QR Barcode Scanner have ads?
Fast QR Barcode Scanner shows ads; Car VIN does not.

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