@plate

@plate

Get the text, not the ticket.

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1 review
Free

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Released
October 31, 2026
Updated
November 2, 2026

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Communicate with car owners anonymously using license plates as mailboxes. Send messages about parking issues, leave notes, or get notified about tickets, all while protecting your personal information.

✓Anonymous messaging via license plate
✓Report parking issues
✓Leave notes for car owners
✓Parking spot reminders
✓Ticket notifications
✓View local parking data
✓Create parking groups
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What's New in @plate

2.2.0

November 2, 2026

A new @plate, built around the map. - Your block, first. The map is the home screen; your messages and your groups slide up over it. - Scan from anywhere. The yellow button reads a plate and gets you to a message in a tap. - Pin your parking spot. Your car goes on the map and on your Lock Screen, with street cleaning for that block, shared only with the people on that plate. Run it from Shortcuts or Control Center, or automatically when your phone leaves CarPlay. - Away messages. Leave a note on your plate ("back in five", or a standing one), and anyone who looks it up reads it before they write. - Ticket alerts. A verified plate tells you when the city issues it a citation. - Groups that talk. Whoever runs a group can send it an announcement, and members can answer them privately. - Quiet hours, and a "Not my car" button that closes a message meant for someone else. - Join without the app. A group link or a co-owner invite opens an App Clip: sign in, join, done.

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User reviews

Clever solution to everyday headache

Learned about this from a response on Nextdoor after posting a picture in desperation to find the car’s owner.

The owner wasn’t on the app, but learned it was a habitual parking offender and not local to the street. I felt less bad calling it in…

I ended up making a parking group for my street. Now I know if it’s a neighbor and can also send a message if something comes up.

Cool idea
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FAQ

How does @plate protect user privacy?

@plate ensures privacy by not displaying phone numbers between users. Messages are sent with the approximate location of the block, not an exact spot, and parking data is stored temporarily and deleted after 14 days or when you leave. Registration documents are read once and not kept.

Can I leave a temporary note for anyone who looks up my plate?

Yes, you can leave a note on your plate with messages like 'Back in five' or 'Call the building if I'm blocking you.' These notes are visible to anyone who looks up your plate and can be set for an hour, a day, or kept indefinitely.

What kind of parking information can I see on @plate?

@plate displays public data from the city, such as parking complaints from SF 311 and tickets from SFMTA, mapped to their locations. You can also see street-cleaning schedules for your block.

How does the parking group feature work?

Parking groups allow neighbors in a lot, street, or building to link their cars. Anyone in the group can check if a car belongs without knowing the owner's identity. Announcements are sent to everyone, and replies go privately to the group administrator.

Does @plate offer any features for remembering where I parked?

Yes, you can pin your parking spot on a map within @plate. This information is available on your Lock Screen and includes the street-cleaning schedule for that block. You can also share this location with people on your plate or keep it private.

How frequently is @plate updated?

@plate was last updated on November 2, 2026, with version 2.2.0. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

What devices does @plate support?

@plate is currently supported on iPhones. The app is designed for iOS devices.

What is the age rating for @plate?

@plate has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of some reported issues or the communication features available.