# Carro Home vs Alertplates

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alertplates at 100% against Carro Home's 23%. Alertplates also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Carro Home's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (597 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alertplates sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Carro Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alertplates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carro Home has 597 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Carro Home's written reviews are positive against 100% of Alertplates's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carro Home | Alertplates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (597 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carro-home/id1481436593/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alertplates/id6743370947/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **597** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 204 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CARRO USA INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796953965) | [Alertplates LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/719680350) |

## What reviewers say

### Carro Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carro-home/id1481436593)

Control your smart fan with this app. Adjust fan direction, select modes like normal, nature, or sleep, and set timers or schedules for operation. Manage multiple devices and share control with family members for seamless smart home integration.

**Highlights:** Reversible fan direction, Multiple fan modes (Normal, Nature, Sleep), Adjustable timer (1-8 hours), Customizable fan and light schedules, Simultaneous multi-device control, Device sharing with family

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast response time
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 💡 Customizable fan and light settings
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 👍 Integrates with voice assistants

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable device connection
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with WiFi network changes
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Fans turning on/off randomly
- Lights activating unexpectedly
- App login and sign-in issues
- Inability to reconnect devices after updates

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved Alexa/Google Home integration
- Ability to share access with multiple users
- More granular control over fan and light settings
- Better documentation and troubleshooting guides


### Alertplates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alertplates/id6743370947)

This app allows vehicle owners to receive anonymous alerts about potential issues with their parked cars, such as suspicious individuals or damage. Users can also share brief, time-limited alerts for specific areas to enhance community safety.

**Highlights:** Anonymous license plate alerts, Suspicious person notifications, Damage or tampering alerts, Opt-in plate registration, Area-based alert notifications, 12-hour area alert map

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carro Home free?

Carro Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Alertplates free?

Alertplates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Carro Home or Alertplates?

Alertplates is rated higher. Carro Home averages 4.4 out of 5 from 597 ratings, while Alertplates averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Carro Home or Alertplates have ads?

Neither Carro Home nor Alertplates shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Carro Home or Alertplates?

Carro Home ships an update monthly, and Alertplates monthly. Most recently, Carro Home was updated on October 20, 2026 and Alertplates on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*