# VINELink

> Reference

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id625472495](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id625472495)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id625472495`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Appriss Insights LLC
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 2.00 / 5 (252 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-18
- **First published:** 2013-04-03
- **Size:** 840 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vinelink/id625472495)
- **Website:** [https://vinelink.com/#what-is-vine](https://vinelink.com/#what-is-vine)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://vinelink.vineapps.com/privacy](https://vinelink.vineapps.com/privacy)

## Description

The VINELink mobile extension gives victims and concerned citizens quick access to the VINE offender information and notification network. View offender custody status from over 2,900 law enforcement agencies across 48 states, with data availability determined by each agency.

Key features include 24/7 access to the VINE portal and the ability to register for custody-change notifications via in-app alerts, phone, email, text, or TTY where available. The service is free and designed to improve safety and awareness.

## Rankings

- #130,844 — Overall

## Review summary

VINELink can be a valuable, free source of inmate/custody information with notifications that offer peace of mind. However, it is repeatedly hampered by stability and accessibility issues: CAPTCHA verification is broken or onerous; the app frequently crashes or fails to load; the UI is outdated and not well-adapted to newer iPhone screens; notifications are unreliable; and sign-in/navigation bugs hinder use.

### Pros

- Provides valuable inmate/custody information, often more detailed than paid apps.
- Free to use.
- Notifies users of changes in custody status, offering peace of mind.

### Cons

- Captcha/robot verification is broken, overly burdensome, and blocks access (often endless or inaccessible).
- Frequent crashes, app closes, or won’t load (blank/white screen on launch).
- UI/compatibility issues and outdated layout, with poor optimizations for newer iPhone screens.
- Notifications are unreliable or not timely.
- Sign-in/account creation and navigation bugs.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id625472495)