# VINsight vs VIN Decoder

VINsight and VIN Decoder are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. VINsight sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and VIN Decoder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | VINsight | VIN Decoder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinsight-vin-decoder-and-check/id6786447261/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080490647) | [Pavel Krieger](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789546904) |

## What reviewers say

### VINsight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinsight-vin-decoder-and-check/id6786447261)

Access comprehensive vehicle history, including owner-reported problems, recalls, and crash test data. Scan or type a VIN to get detailed specifications, fuel costs, and alerts for new recalls. Ideal for used car buyers and sellers.

**Highlights:** Scan or type VIN, Owner complaint reports, Recall information, Crash test ratings, Fuel economy data, Vehicle specifications, Saved car garage, PDF report export

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Membership Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Pro Membership lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### VIN Decoder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vin-decoder-vin-scanner/id6789546902)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIN Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| VIN Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 VIN Report | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 VIN Reports | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 VIN Reports | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VINsight free?

VINsight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VIN Decoder free?

VIN Decoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do VINsight or VIN Decoder have ads?

Neither VINsight nor VIN Decoder shows ads.

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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.*