# License Plate Spotter — License Plate Scavenger Hunt

> License plate scavenger hunt for sequential numbers 000-999. (iPhone/iPad app by Automatic Duck.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/license-plate-spotter/id6755130251 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Automatic Duck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701166871)
- Category: Games, Travel, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/license-plate-spotter/id6755130251/reviews.md

## What is License Plate Spotter?

Find numbers hiding in license plates. In Order. 000 to 999.

Inspired by a game taught to the developer by his high school cross country coach, this is a scavenger hunt that will take you years to complete.

The challenge is simple: search for license plates containing sequential digits. Find one with 000, log it. Then start looking for 001. Then 002. All the way to 999. You must find them in order.

How It Works:
While you're out running, walking, cycling, or moving through the world, keep your eyes open for license plates. When you spot one containing the number you're searching for, open the app and log your find. The app records the timestamp and GPS location—and that's it. We only track your finds, nothing else.
Once you've found a number, you move on to the next one in sequence. You can't skip ahead.

The Advantage: Future Finds
See a license plate you'll need later? Store its location in the app. If that car is still there when you need that number, you'll know exactly where to look. It's your secret advantage.

Why This Works:
License plates are always moving. You never know when you'll spot the number you're searching for. This keeps the game challenging, fresh, and genuinely engaging—whether you're on your hundredth run or just starting out.

The Personal Story:
The developer played this game after high school but stopped twice before finishing, because he would forget which number he was searching for. In 2013, he created a prototype app to track progress. Having that simple log changed everything—it was so much easier to remember which number was next, and storing future finds with GPS location data made all the difference. It took over seven years to find all 1000 plates.

The Point:
Whether you run ultramarathons, take daily walks, or explore your city, this game gives you a reason to stay engaged with the world around you. The search is the point. The movement is the reward.

How far will you get?

## Key features

- Sequential number spotting
- Timestamp and GPS logging
- Future find storage
- Progress tracking
- Long-term scavenger hunt


## Frequently asked questions about License Plate Spotter

### What is the main goal of License Plate Spotter?

The main goal is to find license plates containing sequential numbers, starting from 000 and going up to 999, in order. You log each find with its timestamp and GPS location.

### Can I skip numbers in License Plate Spotter?

No, you must find the numbers in strict sequence. You cannot skip ahead to a later number before finding the current one you are searching for.

### Does License Plate Spotter have ads?

No, License Plate Spotter does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience.

### How does License Plate Spotter track my progress?

The app records the timestamp and GPS location of each license plate you log. This allows you to see which number you are currently searching for and your progress towards completing the sequence.

### Can I save the location of a license plate I might need later?

Yes, License Plate Spotter allows you to store the location of a license plate you spot that you will need for a future number in the sequence. This gives you an advantage when you eventually search for that specific number.

### What devices is License Plate Spotter available on?

License Plate Spotter is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for License Plate Spotter?

License Plate Spotter has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is License Plate Spotter updated?

The app was last updated on February 17, 2026, indicating active development and maintenance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.2 — 2026-08-21

Fixed bugs in Global map view
Improved the Global leaderboard layout
UI improvements to the home page stats and the Stats screen

### 1.6.1 — 2026-08-14

Adds a new opt-in global tab that shows a leaderboard of opted-in players, map of finds from all opted-in players, and a feed of recent finds from opted-in players.

### 1.5 — 2026-07-28

Strava integration shows an activity recorded at the same time as the find.

### 1.4 — 2026-02-17

-- Added a Found Calendar view to the stats page

### 1.3 — 2026-02-06

- Adds sharing capability for found numbers and saved future finds. Share found number locations with friends.

## More apps by Automatic Duck

- [AS Checkin](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/as-checkin/id6755966499)
- [Race Inventory](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-inventory/id6759146667)

All apps by Automatic Duck: https://appshunter.io/developer/1701166871

## Related topics

[license plate spotter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/license-plate-spotter) · [platespotter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/platespotter)

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