Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

GRINDS AIR

Features
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Automatic match of the remote control according to the controller version

About

Protect A Plate

Features
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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

Screenshots

GRINDS AIR4 screens
Protect A Plate4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
GRINDS AIR versus Protect A Plate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGRINDS AIRProtect A Plate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size34 MB58 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMatthias FriesenRemoteDev Limited

In-app purchases

None

GRINDS AIR

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Protect A Plate

Subscriptions7
  • 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?
GRINDS AIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Protect A Plate free?
Protect A Plate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GRINDS AIR or Protect A Plate have ads?
Neither GRINDS AIR nor Protect A Plate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GRINDS AIR or Protect A Plate?
GRINDS AIR ships an update every 2 months, and Protect A Plate every 2 months. Most recently, GRINDS AIR was updated on November 3, 2026 and Protect A Plate on October 31, 2026.

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