Rekor Blue vs BackTrace Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rekor Blue
This utility app provides law enforcement with advanced license plate and vehicle recognition capabilities. It allows for the creation of custom hotlists, real-time alerts for vehicles of interest, and offline functionality. The app leverages powerful AI for accurate data capture and analysis in the field.
- Advanced ALPR and vehicle recognition
- Customizable hotlists for vehicles of interest
- Real-time alerts for detected vehicles
- Offline functionality without connectivity
- Encrypted hotlists for security
- Searchable vehicle read history
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Rekor Blue is the premier ALPR app designed exclusively for law enforcement. Built using the same AI recognition engine as Rekor's other solutions, Blue delivers advanced data capture and analysis in the palm of the hand. Officers now have access to extremely accurate license plate and vehicle recognition, whenever and wherever. PROVIDE ALPR TO YOUR ENTIRE AGENCY By leveraging a ubiquitously available device, Rekor Blue is a game-changing utility for ALL operations officers and field agents. CREATE CUSTOM HOTLISTS Organize plates and vehicles of interest with easy to generate lists using the companion Rekor Scout web dashboard. For additional security, hotlists are always encrypted. REVIEW ORGANIZED READS Search for vehicles using full or partial plate numbers. RECEIVE REAL-TIME ALERTS Get in-app alerts the moment a vehicle of interest from one of your encrypted local or connected hotlists is detected. USE WITHOUT CONNECTIVITY Access all features of Rekor Blue even when there is no cellular or Wi-Fi network available. The app works great in underground parking garages, remote areas, and more! WHY REKOR BLUE? Rekor Systems, Inc. is a publicly traded company based in Columbia, Maryland (NASDAQ: REKR). Rekor specializes in AI-driven vehicle recognition and roadway intelligence for both commercial and government sectors. Rekor’s solutions connect and protect over 15,000 roadways worldwide and are trusted by premier government and law enforcement agencies worldwide. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
BackTrace Mobile
This investigative tool allows law enforcement agencies to search for individuals who have been arrested and their interactions with law enforcement. It is a unique service feature paired with specific software.
- Search arrested persons
- View law enforcement interactions
- Investigative tool
- Paired with GTBM software
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Backtrace is a unique service feature paired with GTBM’s software. This investigative tool provides all Law Enforcement Agencies the ability to search for persons who have been arrested and their interactions with Law Enforcement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rekor Blue at 4.3 against BackTrace Mobile's 3.0. BackTrace Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Rekor Blue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. BackTrace Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rekor Blue holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.
Rekor Blue ships an update every 4 weeks, BackTrace Mobile weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and June 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rekor Blue | BackTrace Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | 3.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rekor Recognition Systems, Inc. | GTBM Inc |
Customer experience
Rekor Blue
BackTrace Mobile
In-app purchases
Rekor Blue
- Blue+ Monthly$24.991 Month
- Blue+ Yearly$249.991 Year
BackTrace Mobile
No in-app purchases
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