SafeOrStolen Mobile App
The only stolen item verification app with a live barcode scanner. Check guns, phones, vehicles, and bikes on-the-spot — at gun shows, garage sales, pawn shops, and car lots.
📲 How to Install (Free)
PWA — installs directly from Safari or Chrome. No app store required. Always up-to-date automatically.
What the App Can Do
Barcode & QR Scanner
Point your camera at any barcode or QR code to instantly extract and verify the serial number. No typing required — works at gun shows, garage sales, auction houses, and pawn shops.
3-Second Results On-the-Spot
Get full database results before you hand over any money. The app returns Trust Score, risk indicators, and source breakdown — all while you're still looking at the item.
Offline Result Caching
Already checked an item? Results are cached locally. Useful when you're at a venue with spotty signal — check before you lose connection.
Full Database Access
Same 100+ database coverage as the web version — gun serial, IMEI, VIN, license plate, bike serial, and general serial numbers all in one app.
Check History
Every verification is saved in your history. Search, filter, and export your past checks — useful for pawn shops maintaining compliance records.
Perfect For These Situations
Gun Shows
Scan firearm serial numbers before handing over cash at private sales. Results return before the seller loses patience.
Garage Sales & Estate Sales
Quickly scan electronics, tools, and bikes. Protect yourself from unknowingly buying stolen goods from well-meaning estate sellers.
Motorcycle & Bike Lots
Scan VINs and bike serials on-the-spot. Our BikeIndex integration covers 700,000+ registered bikes.
Pawn Shop Counter
Every customer transaction gets a barcode scan before you accept. Generate the compliance PDF right from the app.
Marketplace Meetups
When buying from Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, or Craigslist — scan before you pay. The seller will see you're serious.
Used Car Lots
Scan the VIN plate on the dashboard or door jamb. Get NICB + NHTSA + all state results in seconds.
The Only App That Does All of This
| Feature | SafeOrStolen | CheckMEND | NICB | HotGunz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcode scanner | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Gun serial lookup | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| VIN vehicle check | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| IMEI phone check | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| License plate lookup | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Bike serial check | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 100+ databases | ✓ | — | — | — |
| PDF certificate | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Subscription | $1/mo unlimited | $1.99+/check | Free (1 source) | Free (1 source) |
Install Free in 30 Seconds
Open safeorstolen.com in Safari or Chrome on your phone. Tap the share button. Tap "Add to Home Screen". Done.
Open Verify Tool NowWorks on iOS 16.4+ and Android Chrome 105+