# Carva: Spot & Identify Cars — Car spotting: scanner & garage

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carva-spot-and-identify-cars/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 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 181 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carva-spot-and-identify-cars/id6761530417/reviews.md

## What is Carva?

Carva is the car scanner 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 Carva identifies the car and scores it by rarity. Every spot lands in your personal garage and earns XP, leveling you from Newbie to Legend across 20 tiers.

HOW IT WORKS
Snap a photo of any interesting car. Carva recognizes it in seconds — from common hatchbacks to once-in-a-lifetime exotics — and scores it by rarity.

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

JOIN THE COMMUNITY
Follow other spotters, see their finds in a live feed, drop a "flame" on the cars you love, leave comments and reply to threads.

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
Spot a car every day to build your streak and earn bonus XP at milestones — 3, 10, 20, 50 and 100 days.

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

PRIVACY FIRST
Every photo is automatically processed to blur faces and license plates before storage. Original photos are never saved.

PRICING
7 free scans to try the app. After that:
- Carva Pro ($4.99/mo) — 20 scans/day, ad-free
- Carva Pro+ ($49.99/mo) — 50 scans/day, 1.5x XP boost, ad-free
- Scan packs (no expiry): 7 for $0.99, 20 for $1.99, 50 for $3.99

Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled in App Store account settings 24 hours before the period ends.

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

Download now and start your collection.

## 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 | $4.99 | per month |
| Carva Pro+ | $49.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +7 Extra Scans | $0.99 | one-time |
| +20 Extra Scans | $1.99 | one-time |
| +50 Extra Scans | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carva-spot-and-identify-cars/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)

### 2.3.8 — 2026-09-05

Dark mode has arrived.

Open your profile and tap the headlight switch in the top corner: light, dark, auto. Auto follows your phone, so Carva goes dark when your phone does.

Plus the usual fixes.

### 2.3.7 — 2026-09-03

- Smarter privacy blur: more plate formats detected, liveries and badges stay sharp, softer blur edges
- Share & earn: a "+1 scan" bubble now shows when your post earns a free scan — TikTok posts credit it automatically
- The Spotter's Code: a quick one-time intro to what's worth scanning
- Convertibles now always earn points
- Back from a scan result returns straight to the camera
- Bug fixes, including account deletion

### 2.3.6 — 2026-09-01

- Redesigned scan packs & subscription screen
- Faster car recognition
- Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 2.3.5 — 2026-08-30

- Car descriptions now show in your language on every spot, not only the ones you scanned yourself.
- Search results show where a car was spotted — city and country — instead of the brand's home country.
- Fixed a bug where tapping Save twice could lose the spot. Carva also clears leftover photo files now and takes up less space on your phone.

Plus minor fixes and improvements.

### 2.3.4 — 2026-08-26

- Sharing improvements
- New: feedback form in settings
- Badge fixes on car pages
- Minor fixes and improvements

## Related topics

[carmast](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/carmast)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*