Plate Lookup vs Alt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
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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.
Alt
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Alt-Bionics Connect lets you wirelessly control and customize your Genesis Hand through its Bluetooth interface. Easily create personalized grip patterns, monitor EMG signals, and adjust the color and brightness of the Hex Ring LED—all from one intuitive platform. Designed for both users and clinicians, the app offers seamless control and fine-tuning for a tailored experience. A unique feature of the Genesis Hand and its companion app is the ability to see the fingers move in real time as you create custom grip patterns. This live feedback allows both users and clinicians to adjust and fine-tune grips with greater accuracy and confidence, ensuring the patterns they create will perform exactly as needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alt at none against Plate Lookup's 1. Alt also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Alt asks for nothing beyond the download.
Plate Lookup ships an update every 10 months, Alt every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plate Lookup | Alt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (44 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Casey Evanoff | Alt-Bionics, LLC |
In-app purchases
Plate Lookup
- Unlock Full Version$0.99
Alt
No in-app purchases
