Comparison

instaVTEC vs Proudwheels

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

Head to head
About

instaVTEC

Connect with fellow Honda and Acura enthusiasts globally. Share photos, videos, and items for sale. Build your community and showcase your VTEC passion.

Highlights
  • Connect with enthusiasts worldwide
  • Post pictures and videos
  • List items for sale
  • Follow friends
  • Share VTEC passion
Features
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Connecting with other Honda & Acura enthusiasts just got easier! With INSTAVTEC, you are able to connect with people around the world! Post pictures, videos, post something for sale and much more! Sign up & invite your friends to follow you! SHARE YOUR VTEC PASSION!

About

Proudwheels

Features
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WELCOME TO PROUDWHEELS The first social app for petrolheads. Every car has its own page, fanbase and car updates. Share great memories with others and connect with other petrolheads. Whether you own a classic car, tuned car, 4x4, supercar, track/rally car or an electric car. Even car fans who still dream of a car can visit Proudweels as well. Put together your own virtual dream garage and share the passion. Proudweels is a free app for petrolheads. In addition to your virtual garage, you'll stay updated on the latest news, cool car-facts, famous cars, car clubs, brands, businesses and specialists. Would you rather publish the content yourself? Start your own channel and make sure you create your own fanbase as a content creator. What makes the app so great? YOUR OWN VIRTUAL GARAGE Place your car(s) in your own virtual garage and show others your showpiece. Every car has its own page with followers. Post updates or modifications on your car. Previous cars can also be uploaded beside your current car. Perhaps you’ll meet the former owner, or the current owner at the platform. YOUR DREAM GARAGE You are also welcome at Proudwheels if you don't have a car. Install your dream car in your virtual garage and connect with other fans. Have you come across your dream car in real life, then post a photo and other content on your car page. ALL CARS ARE WELCOME Every model and every type of car is welcome at Proudwheels. From classic cars to show/tuned cars, supercars, off-road cars and race/rally cars. It doesn't matter what kind of car you drive, there are passionate petrolheads from every brand and model who are happy to connect with you. FOLLOW CARS AND PROJECTS As a Proudwheels member you have access to thousands of garages and cars and you’re able to connect with other petrolheads. Follow unique cars or projects, participate in discussions and exchange tips and tricks to help other projects to move forward. MEET PETROLHEADS Connect with other petrolheads and meet at events. When you share a passion, a connection may arise, these connections can grow into a beautiful friendship. Create special memories and enjoy the car world. EVENTS AND MEETINGS The event calendar will keep you informed of all car meetings and events in your area. You also have the option to publish an event yourself. JOIN CAR CLUBS There are several car clubs at Proudwheels. Clubs for cars of a specific brand/model but also clubs with a certain exclusivity. Proudwheels will offer you a summary of car clubs you can join and gives you the opportunity to start your own car club. SPOTTERS HEAVEN Proudwheels is the ultimate app for spotting cars. In addition, you will find the latest spots and you’ll be invited to special events where you can shoot the best content. FOLLOW FAMOUS PEOPLE Fun stories, unique moments and a look behind the scenes from the most famous people in the car world. Follow celebrities, influencers or favourite drivers and keep updated. THE LATEST CAR NEWS International premieres, mules and prototypes, drag races, reviews and much more. Check out the latest car news on Proudwheels.

Screenshots

instaVTEC4 screens
Proudwheels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: instaVTEC at none against Proudwheels's shown. Proudwheels's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

instaVTEC ships an update every 2 months, Proudwheels every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
instaVTEC versus Proudwheels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterinstaVTECProudwheels
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB59 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFlickpic IncProud Wheels B.V.

In-app purchases

None

instaVTEC

No in-app purchases

None

Proudwheels

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is instaVTEC free?
instaVTEC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proudwheels free?
Proudwheels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do instaVTEC or Proudwheels have ads?
Proudwheels shows ads; instaVTEC does not.
Which is updated more often, instaVTEC or Proudwheels?
instaVTEC ships an update every 2 months, and Proudwheels every 2 weeks. Most recently, instaVTEC was updated on October 29, 2026 and Proudwheels on October 25, 2026.

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