CorvetteDNA vs NaviGates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CorvetteDNA
This app helps Corvette enthusiasts research and value their vehicles. It provides detailed information on years, models, options, and RPO codes to assess build, rarity, collectability, and current market value. It's an essential tool for buying, selling, restoring, or insuring Corvettes.
- Look up Years, Models, Options, RPO Codes
- Determine Build, Rarity, Collectability
- Estimate Present Value
- Decode Build Sheets
- Research Production Quantities
- Learn Model Specifications
- Read Year/Option Commentary
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Corvette Enthusiasts can use this FREE app look up Years, Models, Options, and RPO Codes to determine the Build, Rarity, Collectability and Present Value of Corvettes from 1953-Present by selecting the condition, the mileage and checking off options. This is a must-have for anyone buying, selling, restoring, or researching a Corvette. More than a book or a website – it is an active, ever-changing database of Corvette Knowledge. Our experts regularly monitor actual sales data and update our database to keep the estimated values current. Use this App to decode build sheets, determine production quantities, and research original costs while you learn about model specifications. Enjoy reading special commentary provided for each year and noteworthy options. The current value numbers listed within the CorvetteDNA application surrounding specific Corvette Models and Options are provided to empower our viewers with guideline information to evaluate Corvettes. When it comes right down to it, the deciding factor that will determine the final selling amount of any Corvette is essentially what someone is willing to pay for it. No one can truly account for the emotional appeal or the personal significance that Corvettes are sometimes measured by. Because of these unpredictable variables, CorvetteDNA neither certifies nor guarantees these values. Consider these values as reasonable estimates you may use to begin a negotiation or make an assessment of a Corvette you intend to buy, sell, restore, or insure. Data and Application Versions are being updated regularly. Join the mailing list to stay informed about our products at: www.corvettedna.com/mailing-list-signup CorvetteDNA FREE is ad supported by only Corvette and car-related vendors.
NaviGates
Easily search for automotive aftermarket parts from a comprehensive catalog. Find specific belts, pulleys, and hoses by vehicle make/model, OE number, or product characteristics. Includes a barcode scanner for quick access to part details and technical information.
- Search by vehicle make/model
- Search by OE or article number
- Barcode scanner for instant part info
- Compare similar products
- Save recent search history
- Filter by size and characteristics
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Search for Gates Automotive Aftermarket product ranges in a quick and easy way. Access the Gates product catalogue for passenger cars, recreational vehicles and heavy duty vehicles via the Gates Automotive Catalogue App. Find the part you need by giving the make or model of the vehicle application you are working on or give in the OE number, cross reference or Gates article number of the product you need to replace. A barcode scanner allows instant access to parts images, application data and technical tips and technical bulletins, which saves time and effort. Simply scan the barcode on the Gates product boxes. Search for belts, pulleys and hoses by their sizes and characteristics. No matter the application, the Gates Automotive Catalogue App will generate an overview of products based on the exact or approximate information given. Use the select and compare tool to list similar products side-by-side to make more informed selections. The app automatically saves recent search history, allowing you quick and easy access to data and reminders for your most popular models. Get quick and easy access, mobile access to our comprehensive aftermarket range with the Gates Automotive Catalogue App. Turn on your notifications to get notified when the catalogue is updated!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CorvetteDNA at 79% against NaviGates's 11%. CorvetteDNA also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (170 vs 21). NaviGates's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CorvetteDNA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CorvetteDNA has 170 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of CorvetteDNA's written reviews are positive against 11% of NaviGates's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CorvetteDNA | NaviGates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (170 ratings) — better | 1.9 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 170 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Roos | Gates Corporation |
Customer experience
CorvetteDNA
NaviGates
Bugs and requests
CorvetteDNA
Reported bugs
6 issues- Fails connecting to server
- Keeps locking up
- Update does not work
- New version crashes on launch
- Won't connect to the database servers
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- Incorrect information on app (e.g., horsepower)
Requested features
6 requests- More questions about car mechanics/style/history
- More user control (e.g., turn off display of unselected specifics)
- Ability to disable checking non-standard options for saved cars
- Allow users to describe real cars not in 'as delivered' condition
- Factor in rarity and combination of rare options for valuation
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- Get accurate sales info and cross-reference with options/documentation
NaviGates
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CorvetteDNA
No in-app purchases
NaviGates
No in-app purchases









