# License Plate Tracker vs Instant Checkmate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Instant Checkmate at 53% against License Plate Tracker's 0%. Instant Checkmate also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.7 vs 3.0). License Plate Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Instant Checkmate is free to download; License Plate Tracker costs $0.99 up front. Instant Checkmate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. License Plate Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Instant Checkmate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instant Checkmate has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of License Plate Tracker's written reviews are positive against 53% of Instant Checkmate's.

License Plate Tracker ships an update every 129 months, Instant Checkmate every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | License Plate Tracker | Instant Checkmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/license-plate-tracker/id1078038945/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-checkmate/id1349460274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **53.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 129 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wickedly Simple Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/294479783) | [Pubrec, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634884593) |

## What reviewers say

### License Plate Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/license-plate-tracker/id1078038945)

Record and organize license plates encountered during trips. Save completed trips for future review and track multiple journeys simultaneously. Sync your data across devices using iCloud.

**Highlights:** Track US and Canadian plates, Save completed trips, Manage multiple trips, View last seen state plate date, iCloud device syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Instant Checkmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-checkmate/id1349460274)

Investigate addresses to uncover neighborhood details like potential residents, crime rates, and ownership history. This tool helps you learn about your surroundings before you move or for general safety awareness.

**Highlights:** Reverse address lookup, Neighbor identification, Neighborhood crime statistics, Census data, Ownership history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Email Reports | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Phone Reports | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Premium Reports | $34.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Premium Reports | $34.99 | per month |
| All Inclusive Reports | $34.99 | per month |
| All Inclusive Reports | $37.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Premium Reports | $67.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Easy to use and informative
- 💡 Helpful for finding people's contact info

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated information
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with sharing personal details
- 🤯 Confusing or misleading features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Search results not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Option to do one-time checks without subscription
- Improved data accuracy and reliability
- Better customer support and refund policies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is License Plate Tracker free?

License Plate Tracker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Instant Checkmate free?

Instant Checkmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, License Plate Tracker or Instant Checkmate?

Instant Checkmate is rated higher. License Plate Tracker averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Instant Checkmate averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do License Plate Tracker or Instant Checkmate have ads?

Neither License Plate Tracker nor Instant Checkmate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, License Plate Tracker or Instant Checkmate?

License Plate Tracker ships an update every 129 months, and Instant Checkmate every 3 weeks. Most recently, License Plate Tracker was updated on November 2, 2026 and Instant Checkmate on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*