Comparison

Plate Lookup vs Cloud Based Plate Recogniser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Plate Lookup

Instantly access comprehensive vehicle information using license plates or VINs. Get details on specs, history, market value, and damage. Ideal for buyers, auto professionals, and fleet managers.

Highlights
  • VIN Decoder
  • License Plate Lookup
  • VIN Scanner
  • Vehicle History Reports
  • Market Value Estimates
  • Damage Marking Tool
  • Recall Information
Features
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U.S. license plates only Looking for a used car? Want to learn more about a vehicle? Working in towing, detailing, auto repair, bodywork, dealerships, insurance, fleet management, or any other auto related industry? This epic app is perfect for you! Enter a license plate or VIN and quickly get information on vehicle specs, auction records, sales records, VIN history, accident and salvage records, market values, recalls, owners, equipment and features, damages, and many other details. Key Features: VIN DECODER - Instantly decode any vin using our our advanced decoder engine to reveal make, model, year, engine type, trim, drivetrain, recalls, and other vehicle details. LICENSE PLATE LOOKUP - No VIN? No problem. Enter a license plate and retrieve vin in seconds. VIN SCANNER - Epic VIN scanner to avoid typing 17 digits by hand and quickly lookup vehicles. LICENSE PLATE SCANNER - Use your phone's camera instead of typing to make the process even faster. VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT - Run a quick vin check to get insights on previous owners, sales history, title issues, recalls, accident records, damage records, services, title brands, and any other related information - like a vehicle wiki in your pocket. NMVTIS approved providers vehicle history reports from EpicVIN and VINdata can be purchased directly in the app. MARKET VALUE - Check real-time vehicle market value and detailed specs including MPG, towing capacity, and safety ratings. DAMAGE MARKING TOOL - Visually mark dents, scratches, or collision damage directly on vehicle diagrams, anything from front bumper to rear bumper. PHOTO UPLOADS - Take and upload photos of the vehicle for documentation or inspection. RECALLS - Instantly see any manufacturer recall notices or defects tied to the vin. SALES RECORDS - Track ownership transfers and dealer resales to verify vehicle history. ADVANCED SEARCH - Easily find and filter past vehicle lookups to revisit reports or track jobs. Perfect For: • Buyers researching before a purchase • Towing services and roadside assistance • Auto detailing, paint correction, and reconditioning • Repair shops and technicians • Car dealerships and used vehicle sales • Insurance adjusters and claim inspectors • Fleet managers and vehicle operators Have a feature idea? hello@platelookup.app Terms of use: https://platelookup.app/terms

About

Cloud Based Plate Recogniser

Features
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This app is a cloud-based system. The image processing will be take place on the cloud and return the result to the app. The result is under postprocessing based on the format regulated by Road Transport Department Malaysia to improve the accuracy.

Screenshots

Plate Lookup4 screens
Cloud Based Plate Recogniser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cloud Based Plate Recogniser at none against Plate Lookup's 9. Cloud Based Plate Recogniser also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Plate Lookup sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Cloud Based Plate Recogniser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Plate Lookup versus Cloud Based Plate Recogniser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlate LookupCloud Based Plate Recogniser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlate Lookup LLCEdusar Resources Sdn. Bhd.

Bugs and requests

Plate Lookup

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Errors and server issues
  • Compatibility problems
  • Inconsistent functionality

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add Canadian provinces
  • Add more countries
  • Allow deleting search history

Cloud Based Plate Recogniser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Plate Lookup

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Lite3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Monthly$24.991 Month
  • 3 Months$59.993 Months
One-time6
  • 1 Vehicle History Report$9.99
  • 50 credits$9.99
  • 3 Vehicle History Reports$19.99
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  • 150 credits$19.99
  • 10 Vehicle History Reports$49.99
  • 500 credits$49.99
None

Cloud Based Plate Recogniser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plate Lookup free?
Plate Lookup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloud Based Plate Recogniser free?
Cloud Based Plate Recogniser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plate Lookup or Cloud Based Plate Recogniser have ads?
Neither Plate Lookup nor Cloud Based Plate Recogniser shows ads.

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