TextWheels vs Chatplate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 don’t 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.
Chatplate
Facilitate quick and discreet communication between drivers using license plates. Share important vehicle-related information and receive alerts without exchanging personal contact details. Designed for safety and convenience on the road.
- Vehicle-based notifications
- Instant alerts
- Privacy-focused communication
- Manage multiple vehicles (Premium)
- Read confirmation (Premium)
- Image support (Premium)
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Chatplate — Smart Communication for Drivers Chatplate is a simple and practical app that helps drivers handle everyday situations on the road and while parking. With Chatplate, you can quickly send a vehicle-related notification using a license plate — making it easy to inform others about important situations without needing personal contact details. Designed with safety and convenience in mind, Chatplate supports respectful and situation-based communication between drivers. --- Key Features * Vehicle-Based Notifications Send clear, purpose-specific notifications related to parking, access, or vehicle safety. * Instant Alerts Receive a notification if there is relevant information regarding your vehicle. * Privacy First No phone numbers or personal contact details are shared. * Multiple Vehicles (Premium) Manage multiple vehicles, whether personal or business-related. * Read Confirmation (Premium) See when a notification has been viewed. * Image Support (Premium) Add images to help clarify a situation (e.g. parking position or vehicle issue). --- Helpful in Everyday Situations - A vehicle is blocking access - Lights were left on - Parking assistance is needed - Important vehicle-related information needs to be shared --- Chatplate makes everyday driving situations easier by enabling simple, respectful, and practical communication between drivers. Privacy Policy: https://chatplate.com/en/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TextWheels at none against Chatplate's 6. TextWheels also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). Chatplate's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 28 months). 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. Chatplate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TextWheels asks for nothing beyond the download.
TextWheels ships an update every 28 months, Chatplate weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TextWheels | Chatplate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ali AbdAllah | CHATPLATE SH.P.K |
In-app purchases
TextWheels
No in-app purchases
Chatplate
- PREMIUM PLAN (WEEKLY)$2.997 Days
- PREMIUM PLAN (MONTHLY)$5.991 Month
- PREMIUM PLAN (YEARLY)$34.991 Year
- PREMIUM PLAN (WEEKLY)$2.99
- PREMIUM PLAN (MONTHLY)$8.99
- PREMIUM PLAN (YEARLY)$89.99





