SimplyPermits LPR vs Optima ALPR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimplyPermits LPR
This application provides license plate recognition technology for enforcement companies and multifamily properties. It helps streamline operations by automating the identification of vehicles.
- License Plate Recognition (LPR)
- Enforcement solutions
- Multifamily property management
- Vehicle identification
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SimplyPermits License Plate Recognition (LPR) for enforcement companies and multifamily properties.
Optima ALPR
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It is an application that keeps the list of vehicles entering and exiting the private parking system, can open barriers, and records customers with special authorization who enter and exit the parking lot. Our application has a Web API connection with the local database, so this application can only be used by Optima Parking System users. This application allows you to use our systems securely and also allows you to perform security audits in a more accessible interface.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Optima ALPR at weekly against SimplyPermits LPR's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimplyPermits LPR ships an update every 2 months, Optima ALPR weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimplyPermits LPR | Optima ALPR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SimplyPermits | Optima Engineering |
In-app purchases
SimplyPermits LPR
No in-app purchases
Optima ALPR
No in-app purchases
Questions
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