# Vert ALPR vs GOOLOO OBD

The clearest difference is rating: Vert ALPR at 4.6 against GOOLOO OBD's 3.0. Vert ALPR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). GOOLOO OBD's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GOOLOO OBD sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Vert ALPR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vert ALPR holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vert ALPR has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Vert ALPR ships an update fortnightly, GOOLOO OBD every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vert ALPR | GOOLOO OBD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vert-alpr-mobile-lpr-scanner/id1584866508/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gooloo-obd/id6747735228/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vert AI Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584866510) | [Changsha Angsi E-commerce Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797024413) |

## What reviewers say

### Vert ALPR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vert-alpr-mobile-lpr-scanner/id1584866508)

This app uses advanced AI to scan license plates in real-time, comparing them against custom lists for parking enforcement. It allows for permit sales, citation issuance, and detailed report generation, all from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Real-time license plate scanning, Comparison against permit/hot lists, Fuzzy-matching for partial plate recognition, Scan history with geolocation, Manage alert lists (allow/disallow), Generate and export CSV reports, In-app permit sales and citation issuance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GOOLOO OBD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gooloo-obd/id6747735228)

This app transforms your phone into a powerful car diagnostic tool via Bluetooth. It offers comprehensive system checks, full OBD2 functions, and specialized maintenance services for a wide range of vehicle brands.

**Highlights:** Full System Diagnosis, Full OBD2 Functions, 6 Special Maintenance Functions, Repair Data Library, AutoVIN Vehicle Identification, Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless Connection, Diagnostic Report Generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Auto-renewal | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Auto-renewal | $29.99 | per year |
| Renault Gateway 5 Tokens | $147.99 | one-time |
| Nissan Gateway 5 Tokens (EU only) | $147.99 | one-time |
| FCA Gateway 1-year Access (EU only) | $229.99 | one-time |
| VW SFD Gateway 1-year Access | $229.99 | one-time |
| Renault Gateway 10 Tokens | $254.99 | one-time |
| Nissan Gateway 10 Tokens (EU only) | $254.99 | one-time |
| Renault Gateway 20 Tokens | $464.99 | one-time |
| Nissan Gateway 20 Tokens (EU only) | $464.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vert ALPR free?

Vert ALPR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GOOLOO OBD free?

GOOLOO OBD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vert ALPR or GOOLOO OBD?

Vert ALPR is rated higher. Vert ALPR averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while GOOLOO OBD averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Vert ALPR or GOOLOO OBD have ads?

Neither Vert ALPR nor GOOLOO OBD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vert ALPR or GOOLOO OBD?

Vert ALPR ships an update fortnightly, and GOOLOO OBD every 3 months. Most recently, Vert ALPR was updated on October 24, 2026 and GOOLOO OBD on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*