Auto Agent vs Plate Lookup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auto Agent
Monitor, diagnose, and update your vehicle's software remotely. This powerful tool allows you to view live data, read and clear diagnostic codes, and record data for your technician. Connect directly with your mechanic for remote assistance and software updates, saving you trips to the repair shop.
- Display live vehicle data
- Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes
- Create and playback data recordings
- Send data recordings to technician
- Remote technician assistance
- Install vehicle software updates
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The EZ LYNK Auto Agent combines function and convenience, revolutionizing the way you monitor, diagnose, and update your vehicle's software. Carry the automobile industry's most powerful tool in your pocket. - Display your vehicle's live data - Read and clear Diagnostic trouble codes - Create data recordings that can be played back at your convenience - Send data recordings to your chosen technician - Connect your technician to your automobile for remote assistance - Save yourself trips to your repair facility by allowing your technician to access your vehicle's data port - Install vehicle software updates sent directly to you from your chosen technician
Plate Lookup
Instantly identify vehicles by their license plate. Get details like make, model, year, engine specs, and even a photo. Perfect for car enthusiasts or anyone curious about a vehicle on the road.
- License plate lookup
- Vehicle make and model
- Year and trim details
- Engine specifications
- Vehicle photos
- Fuel type information
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Lookup any car, truck or semi-truck by it's license plate! Returns detailed information about the vehicle: • Make • Model • Year • Trim • Engine Specs • Fuel Type • Photo See a cool car and wanna learn more about it? Look it up! Curious if a vanity plate is available? Check and see! Did you know semi trucks have 12L engines? Search one's front plate to find out more! This app does not display (nor collect) any personal information about the owner of the vehicle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Auto Agent at 75% against Plate Lookup's 30%. Auto Agent also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (34K vs 44). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Auto Agent sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Plate Lookup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Auto Agent holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auto Agent has 34K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Auto Agent's written reviews are positive against 30% of Plate Lookup's.
Auto Agent ships an update every 3 months, Plate Lookup every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Auto Agent | Plate Lookup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (34K ratings) — better | 3.0 (44 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews — better | 29.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 34K — better | 44 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EZ LYNK | Casey Evanoff |
Customer experience
Auto Agent
Plate Lookup
Bugs and requests
Auto Agent
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Disconnection issues with the device
- Tune files disappearing or becoming inaccessible
- Compatibility problems with iOS 14 updates
- Unreliable Wi-Fi connectivity
Requested features
5 requests- Native support for Apple CarPlay
- More customization options for gauges and titles
- Ability to monitor more parameters
- Improved GPS speed accuracy
- Sound alerts for warning indicators
Plate Lookup
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Auto Agent
- 1 credit$1.99
- 5 credits$9.99
- 10 credits$19.99
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- 20 credits$39.99
- 50 credits$99.99
- 100 credits$199.99
Plate Lookup
- Unlock Full Version$0.99
Questions
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