Comparison

EvoCam vs PlateDetect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EvoCam

Features
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HINWEIS: Bitte beachten Sie, dass die App nur in Kombination mit dem evocom Server funktioniert. EvoCam - Bilder und Videos direkt vom Smartphone oder Tablet aus machen und in Ihre Software laden. So zum Beispiel funktioniert ein direkter Import ins D3 Dokumentenarchiv zu einem passenden Auftrag.

About

PlateDetect

This app reads license plates directly on your device using your camera or imported photos. It offers features for checking plate readability from a distance, managing scan history, and setting up custom alerts for specific plates.

Highlights
  • On-device license plate reading
  • Live camera scan
  • Photo import recognition
  • Readability checks
  • History management
  • Watchlist alerts
  • Plate format configuration
Features
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PlateDetect is an on-device license plate reading app built for controlled field scans, photo imports, readability checks, local review, and watchlist alerts. Start by adding the plate formats used in your area, such as AA ## or AAA ####. PlateDetect strictly follows the formats you add. If no format is configured, detection stays off. Use Live Scan to read plates with the camera, or import a photo for the same on-device recognition workflow. The app combines plate localization, Apple Vision OCR, configurable confidence thresholds, and duplicate-save timing so History stays focused on useful reads instead of every frame. Field Check is a separate mode for measuring whether a plate is readable from a selected distance. It reports readiness using OCR confidence, plate size, framing, and plate shape without saving the check as a scan. History keeps each saved detection organized with normalized plate text, raw OCR text, detection confidence, OCR confidence, matched format, capture time, source, notes, optional GPS region, and saved media. You can choose how much surrounding image context is kept around the plate crop. Watchlist alerts help identify plates you choose to monitor locally. Standard detections use a quieter confirmation tone, while watchlist matches use a distinct higher alert repeated three times. Plate Rules let you allow or restrict plate endings by day and time window, with a Monday-Sunday overview for quick schedule review. PlateDetect is local-first. Detection runs on device, History is stored locally, Face ID app lock can protect saved records, and backend sync is optional through your own HTTPS endpoint. PlateDetect is a field aid, not a legal identity system. Confirm important reads against official records and follow the rules for your role and location. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EvoCam1 screens
PlateDetect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EvoCam at Free against PlateDetect's $1.00. EvoCam also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). PlateDetect's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

EvoCam is free to download; PlateDetect costs $1.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EvoCam ships an update every 6 weeks, PlateDetect every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
EvoCam versus PlateDetect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvoCamPlateDetect
PriceFree — better$1.00
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvosecOna Pacholo Asis

In-app purchases

None

EvoCam

No in-app purchases

None

PlateDetect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EvoCam free?
EvoCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlateDetect free?
PlateDetect costs $1.00, with no in-app purchases.
Do EvoCam or PlateDetect have ads?
Neither EvoCam nor PlateDetect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EvoCam or PlateDetect?
EvoCam ships an update every 6 weeks, and PlateDetect every 9 days. Most recently, EvoCam was updated on October 3, 2026 and PlateDetect on October 17, 2026.

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