# Carva: Car Spotting App — Identify cars & climb rankings

> Car identification, rarity scoring, and collection app for car enthusiasts. (iPhone/iPad app by Alfenus OU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carva-car-spotting-app/id6761530417 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alfenus OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896432069)
- Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 186 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-10-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carva-car-spotting-app/id6761530417/reviews.md

## What is Carva?

Carva is the car spotting app built for enthusiasts who notice every detail on the road — the supercars, the classics, the rare daily-driven gems most people walk straight past.

Point your camera, and the built-in car scanner identifies the car and scores it by rarity. Every spot lands in your personal garage and earns XP, leveling you from Rookie to Unicorn across 20 tiers.

HOW IT WORKS
Snap a photo — or film a 15-second clip — of any interesting car. Carva recognizes it in seconds, from common hatchbacks to once-in-a-lifetime exotics, and scores it by rarity. Car spotting without the guesswork: no manual lookup, no arguing about the trim.

VIDEO SPOTS
Clips play in your feed and open fullscreen with sound. Share them straight to TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.

COLLECT & COMPETE
Every spot is pinned on your car spotting map. Unlock badges for brands, streaks, rare finds and hidden challenges. Climb the global leaderboard, fight for the No.1 spot in your own country, and get a weekly recap of your finds.

DUELS
Challenge another spotter: first to the target XP within 7 days wins.

JOIN THE CAR SPOTTING COMMUNITY
Follow other spotters and see their finds the moment they post them. Drop a "flame" on the cars you love, leave comments and reply to threads. Keep a spot private when you'd rather not share the location.

GHOST HUNT
Find ghost cars hidden on the map near you. Walk to their location, catch them in AR, and add legendary machines to your garage.

DAILY STREAKS & PUZZLES
Spot a car every day to build your streak and earn bonus XP at milestones — 3, 10, 20, 50 and 100 days. Guess the car in the daily puzzle for extra rewards.

INVITE FRIENDS
Share your unique invite code. When a friend redeems it, BOTH of you get +3 bonus scans.

PRIVACY FIRST
Photos are automatically processed to blur faces and license plates before storage; original photos are never saved. Video clips are published as recorded, only after your explicit confirmation.

SCANS & PLANS
You get free scans to start, so you can try Carva before you buy anything. Out of scans? A new free scan arrives every day, and you can earn more from the daily puzzle, challenges and invites. Need more?
- Carva Pro (monthly) — 100 scans a month, ad-free
- Carva Pro Annual (yearly) — 1,500 scans a year, ad-free
- Scan packs of 7, 20 or 50 — pay once, never expire

Prices are shown in the app and in the In-App Purchases section on this page. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled in App Store account settings at least 24 hours before the period ends.

Privacy: https://carvapp.com/privacy.html · Terms: https://carvapp.com/terms.html

Download Carva and start car spotting today.

## Key features

- Car identification by camera
- Rarity scoring
- Personal car garage
- XP and leveling system
- Global and country leaderboards
- AR ghost car hunts
- Community feed and comments

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Carva Pro · Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Carva Pro · Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Carva Pro+ | $49.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +7 Scans | $0.99 | one-time |
| +20 Scans · Most Popular | $1.99 | one-time |
| +50 Scans · Best Value | $3.99 | one-time |
| +20 Scans · Limited Offer | $0.99 | one-time |


## Is Carva safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Carva.

## Is Carva legit?

Carva: Car Spotting App has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Carva is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carva-car-spotting-app/id6761530417/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ???

*2026-08-03*

As I said, Carva is really interesting and fun to use, and I have a few ideas that a think could make it even better

It would be really cool if there was a badge or achievement next to the car photo or username, for being the first person to spot specific car model globally. It would be awesome if that showed up on my profile

Sometimes the anti-cheat is a little to strict, a few times I took my own photo, but the app said it already exists at the internet, I know that this is part of app’s security, and I really appreciate it, but I think it could use a few small improvements

I also noticed that the car classification is a little too strict, for example, Dacia Logan isn’t counted as mass produced car, while genesis g80 is, maybe the data base could also use a few small updates

Overall, I really like carva, and I just want to share a few ideas, that might help make it even better. Thanks for your hard work, and keep it up ❤️‍🔥

### 5/5 — ???

*2026-07-26*

Carva is really fun to use, especially when the scanner can identify any car you can find, but I think it will be much cooler if you can add to your collection mass produced cars, and get like 2 or 3 points

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the 5 stars and the great suggestion!

We actually discussed this a lot while designing Carva. The idea is to focus on spotting interesting cars rather than collecting every daily commuter, otherwise collections and leaderboards would quickly fill up with the same cars everyone sees every day.

That said, the current algorithm is probably a bit too strict in some cases. We're already working on refining it so more genuinely interesting mass-produced cars can make the cut without losing what makes Carva fun.

Thanks for the feedback—it really helps us improve!

## Frequently asked questions about Carva

### How does Carva identify cars?

Carva uses your device's camera to recognize vehicles in real-time. Simply point your camera at a car, and the app will identify it within seconds, providing details like make, model, and rarity score.

### What are the pricing options for Carva?

Carva offers 7 free scans initially. After that, you can purchase scan packs starting at $0.99 for 7 scans, or subscribe to Carva Pro for $4.99/month for 20 scans daily and ad-free experience, or Carva Pro+ for $49.99/month with 50 scans daily and an XP boost.

### Does Carva have ads?

Yes, Carva contains advertisements. However, subscribing to Carva Pro or Carva Pro+ removes ads from the app.

### How does the rarity scoring work in Carva?

Carva assigns a rarity score to each identified car based on its prevalence on the road. This feature helps users distinguish common vehicles from rare and exotic models.

### Can I play Carva offline?

While the core identification and collection features may require an internet connection for processing and leaderboard updates, some aspects of the app, like viewing your garage, might be accessible offline.

### How often is Carva updated?

Carva was last updated on July 26, 2026, indicating regular development and potential for new features and improvements. Users can expect ongoing support and updates.

### What age rating does Carva have?

Carva is rated 4+ by the app store, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger enthusiasts interested in cars.

### How does Carva protect user privacy?

Carva prioritizes privacy by automatically blurring faces and license plates in photos before storage. Original photos are never saved, ensuring a secure user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.1 — 2026-10-23

- Fixed full-screen ads on iPhone that sometimes opened as a black screen.
- A strip at the top now tells you when our servers have trouble or you're offline, and announces planned maintenance.
- Invite rewards, purchases, duels and spot messages now appear in the app's own style.
- Clearer sign-in and purchase messages in your language. A pending payment no longer shows as failed.
- Extra photos: add the interior, badge or engine without a "no car" warning.
- Bug fixes.

### 3.2.0 — 2026-10-20

- Day streaks: a 100-day ladder of XP, scans and badges, plus a freeze to save a missed day. Pro gets one free every week.
- Running low? Watch a short ad and get a free scan.
- Gift a scan pack to a friend you follow back.
- Spot of the Week: the winner is crowned every Monday and earns 10 scans.
- Leaving a spot unsaved now asks first, so you don't lose a car.
- Clearer texts in every language, and fixes.

### 3.1.3 — 2026-10-16

- Daily puzzle bonus round: solve on the first guess, then risk your XP to win up to double.
- Tighter number plate blur: it covers the plate, not half the car.
- Account: buttons that sometimes didn't open now work every time.
- Stability fixes.

### 3.1.2 — 2026-10-10

- Faster shutter: the photo is taken the moment you tap.
- Smarter car detection: the shutter unlocks quicker and misses fewer cars.
- Daily puzzle: trickier answer options, and it fits on one screen.
- Better number plate blur.
- Stability fixes.

### 3.1.1 — 2026-10-09

- Choose who can comment on your spots: everyone, followers or nobody (Account → Comments).
- Turn comments off on a single spot or hide a comment under your spot: tap ⋯ in the comments.
- Car identified wrong? Long-press the photo or the car name to report it, now on your own spots too.
- More reliable number plate blur.
- Stability fixes.

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