LotBot vs Plate Lookup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LotBot
Read full descriptionHide full description
LotBot makes the device you are holding in your hand a solution for your parking problems. Manages variances and tow authorizations. Tracks the registered and unknown vehicles being parked in your community. Applies your parking rules and regulation in real time to tracked vehicles. Sends out violations, daily and monthly reports.
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LotBot at none against Plate Lookup's 1. LotBot also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 10 months). Plate Lookup's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Plate Lookup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LotBot asks for nothing beyond the download.
LotBot ships an update every 10 days, Plate Lookup every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LotBot | Plate Lookup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (44 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 29.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 44 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Dukes | Casey Evanoff |
In-app purchases
LotBot
No in-app purchases
Plate Lookup
- Unlock Full Version$0.99
