Comparison

Rekor Blue vs BackTrace Mobile

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Search arrested persons
  • View law enforcement interactions
  • Investigative tool
  • Paired with GTBM software
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Rekor Blue3 screens
BackTrace Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rekor Blue versus BackTrace Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRekor BlueBackTrace Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better3.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRekor Recognition Systems, Inc.GTBM Inc

Customer experience

Rekor Blue

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

BackTrace Mobile

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rekor Blue

Subscriptions2
  • Blue+ Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Blue+ Yearly$249.991 Year
None

BackTrace Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rekor Blue free?
Rekor Blue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BackTrace Mobile free?
BackTrace Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rekor Blue or BackTrace Mobile?
Rekor Blue is rated higher. Rekor Blue averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while BackTrace Mobile averages 3.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Rekor Blue or BackTrace Mobile have ads?
Rekor Blue shows ads; BackTrace Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Rekor Blue or BackTrace Mobile?
Rekor Blue ships an update every 4 weeks, and BackTrace Mobile weekly. Most recently, Rekor Blue was updated on September 5, 2026 and BackTrace Mobile on June 29, 2026.

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