VinSnipe
Artush Hovhannisyan Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
VinSnipe is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Artush Hovhannisyan. Requires iOS 26.0. Updated October 14, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 35 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 14
- 2026 · v1.4
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About VinSnipe
VinSnipe turns a VIN scan into everything a tech needs to start the job - no more flipping between three catalog sites per car. Point the camera at the door jamb or windshield VIN, or type it in by hand. VinSnipe decodes the vehicle and pulls up: - OEM oil filter part number, plus cross-references for the brands your shop actually stocks - Oil viscosity, capacity (with and without filter change), manufacturer spec, and change interval - Drain plug and wheel lug torque, in both Nm and lb-ft - Engine air filter and cabin filter cross-references - Tire sizes and recommended tire pressure - A/C refrigerant type and fill capacity (growing coverage) - Wheel bolt pattern, center bore, and offset (growing coverage) - Open safety recalls and service bulletins for that VIN No match in the database? VinSnipe searches live and shows what it found, clearly marked as unverified until you confirm it against the vehicle. Works for gas, hybrid, and electric vehicles - EVs correctly skip the oil section and still show tire, wheel, and (where available) A/C data. Free to use: unlimited basic vehicle lookups, always. Your first month also unlocks 20 full scans a day (oil, filter, tire, and torque data) at no cost, no credit card needed. Built for the shop floor: big readable numbers, one-handed operation, and a scan history so you're not re-scanning the same VIN twice in a shift. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dihovs.github.io/privacy-policy.html
What’s new
Version 1.4 · Updated October 14, 2026
More accurate specs - Checked the most common cars on North American roads against professional service data and corrected oil capacities, oil grades and A/C charges where they were off. - Oil capacity now follows your car's drive type (AWD, RWD, FWD). When the VIN can't tell, every figure is shown so you can pick the right one. - Clear notes when the amount depends on equipment, like a tow package, an oil cooler or rear A/C. Easier to read - The vehicle title now shows the main model first (for example X4), with the trim (M40i) underneath.
App privacy
The developer, Artush Hovhannisyan, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
- User Content: Photos or Videos, Other User Content
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, App Functionality
Alternatives to VinSnipe
Looking for apps like VinSnipe? Here are 6 similar apps on the App Store. The highest rated is OilFinderPro: Oil Change Help (4.6/5), and all 6 are free to download.
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VinSnipe | – | Free | October 14, 2026 | |
| G-Spec - Car Maintenance Specs | – | Free | Sep 23, 2026 | Compare |
| FilterFit | – | Free | Oct 26, 2026 | Compare |
| OilFinderPro: Oil Change Help | 4.6 / 5 (5) | Free | Oct 12, 2026 | Compare |
| SafetyUkraine | – | Free | Oct 14, 2026 | Compare |
| Autowire - Car Wiring Diagrams | 4.3 / 5 (3) | Free | Oct 14, 2026 | Compare |
| AutoDataNet – Car Specs DB | – | Free | Jun 8, 2026 | Compare |
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