Comparison

Cloud RC vs Protect A Plate

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

Head to head
About

Cloud RC

Control remote vehicles in real-time using a mobile device over 4G/5G networks. Stream video, audio, and control signals for an immersive driving experience without distance limitations. Claim vehicles by scanning QR codes and manage direction, throttle, and speed.

Highlights
  • Real-time video and voice transmission
  • Remote control signal transmission
  • Over-the-horizon network control
  • Proportional vehicle direction control
  • Throttle and speed channel control
  • Claim vehicles via QR code
Features
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With the help of professional real-time communication system, the over the horizon network visual remote control vehicle can realize remote real-time video voice and control signal transmission. It can be controlled remotely in the coverage area of 4G and 5G mobile network without limited distance. Realize app in hand, drive without worry. The main functions include: 1. Claim the remote control car function by scanning the two-dimensional code; 2. Over the horizon network remote control, real-time view of high-definition image transmission; 3. Proportional control of vehicle direction, throttle, high and low speed switching channel control; 4. Users and vehicle side voice functions. 【 Continuous Monthly membership Description 】 --Subscription cycle One month, three months, 12 months --Subscription Price: Subject to IAP application information --Payment: Debit the user's iTunes account Payment is made after the user confirms the purchase --Renew: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours of expiration, and the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period after the payment is successful --Privacy policy: http://admin.cloudrc.epplink.com/h5page/public/signup?id=47 --User agreement: http://admin.cloudrc.epplink.com/h5page/public/signup?id=46 --Automatic renewal agreement: http://admin.cloudrc.epplink.com/h5page/public/other?id=64

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 — fight back against number plate cloning. Subscription Required: Plate monitoring and protection features require an active subscription. Plans start from £11.99/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 → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Cloud RC4 screens
Protect A Plate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cloud RC at 13.0 against Protect A Plate's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Cloud RC sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Protect A Plate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud RC ships an update every 5 weeks, Protect A Plate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cloud RC versus Protect A Plate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud RCProtect A Plate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB58 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperShandong Shijing Interactive Network Technology Co., LtdRemoteDev Limited

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Cloud RC

Subscriptions3
  • one-month membership$4.991 Month
  • three-month membership$14.993 Months
  • one-year membership$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • 10 diamonds$9.99
  • 20 diamonds$19.99
  • 100 diamonds$99.99
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 Cloud RC free?
Cloud RC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Protect A Plate free?
Protect A Plate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cloud RC or Protect A Plate have ads?
Neither Cloud RC nor Protect A Plate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud RC or Protect A Plate?
Cloud RC ships an update every 5 weeks, and Protect A Plate every 2 months. Most recently, Cloud RC was updated on October 15, 2026 and Protect A Plate on October 1, 2026.

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