TextWheels vs RearView Social
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TextWheels
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Text Wheels the first unique car license plate messaging platform. Do you want to sell your car, but you donβt want to share your mobile number? Use Text Wheels and let the possible buyer message you on your car plate number directly, and do not risk your privacy anymore. Have you ever found a car parked in a wrong location blocking your car access? Try to message the car owner directly on the plate number and if he is a Text Wheels user he will receive your message and show up to clear your way. Sure you should use Text Wheels if you parked in wrong way and allow others to message you! Use Text Wheels to inform car owners if you think this car is stolen or left in a rural area. May be you will help someone to found his lost or stolen car. Use Text Wheels and communicate directly with car plate numbers. Install Text Wheels and be up to date with any important notifications related to your car.
RearView Social
Connect with other drivers using just their license plate. Message or call fellow road users for various reasons, from making friends to urgent requests. Explore forums and build a community around shared interests and driving experiences.
- Contact drivers by license plate
- In-app messaging and calling
- Driver community forums
- Share road tips and memories
- Connect with car enthusiasts
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RearView is THE app for drivers, connecting you through your vehicleβs number plate. Have you ever wished you can talk to another road user? Whether it is for something as simple as making a new friend or something more urgent like asking a driver to move their vehicle, RearView now letβs you message and call the driver by entering just their number plate! Simply enter your number plate upon sign up and other road users can now contact you. Chat, call, and collaborate with fellow car enthusiasts while exploring vibrant forums dedicated to your interests. Whether youβre seeking road tips, sharing memories, or just cruising for new friends, RearView transforms every drive into a community experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RearView Social at every 5 days against TextWheels's every 28 months. TextWheels's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TextWheels ships an update every 28 months, RearView Social every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TextWheels | RearView Social |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 77.8% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ali AbdAllah | Shehroze Gul |
In-app purchases
TextWheels
No in-app purchases
RearView Social
No in-app purchases









