GRINDS AIR vs Protect A Plate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
GRINDS AIR
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Automatic match of the remote control according to the controller version
Protect A Plate
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Have you been a victim of number plate cloning? If so, Protect A Plate may be the answer. Upon successful verification of your vehicle registration number, your number plates will be actively monitored against potential fraudulent activity. With real-time notifications and access to the number plate manufacturer's address, you will be the first to know if your plates are checked against our database. You will also have the added benefit of being able to decline the manufacturer of any number plate you have registered with us. Every action taken against each registration is logged and stored for complete accountability. Don't let the criminals win โ fight back against number plate cloning. Subscription Required: Plate monitoring and protection features require an active subscription. Plans start from ยฃ11.99/month. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in Settings โ Apple ID โ Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GRINDS AIR at none against Protect A Plate's 7. GRINDS AIR also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Protect A Plate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. GRINDS AIR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GRINDS AIR | Protect A Plate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Matthias Friesen | RemoteDev Limited |
In-app purchases
GRINDS AIR
No in-app purchases
Protect A Plate
- Protect A Plate - 1 Plate3 Days trial$11.991 Month
- Fleet 5 Monthly Protection3 Days trial$24.951 Month
- Protect A Plate - 2 Plates$24.991 Month
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- Fleet 10 Monthly Protection3 Days trial$49.991 Month
- Protect A Plate - 5 Plates$59.991 Month
- Fleet 50 Monthly Protection3 Days trial$249.991 Month
- Fleet 100 Monthly Protection3 Days trial$499.991 Month
Questions
Is GRINDS AIR free?
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Do GRINDS AIR or Protect A Plate have ads?
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