# iPatente vs Scanner Veicoli

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scanner Veicoli at 91% against iPatente's 34%. Scanner Veicoli also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). iPatente's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner Veicoli sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iPatente asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scanner Veicoli holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Veicoli has 41 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of iPatente's written reviews are positive against 91% of Scanner Veicoli's.

iPatente ships an update every 2 months, Scanner Veicoli fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPatente | Scanner Veicoli |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipatente/id417705371/reviews) | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-veicoli/id1247460491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti](https://appshunter.io/developer/417705374) | [Federico D'Abbieri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247460220) |

## What reviewers say

### iPatente

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipatente/id417705371)

This app simplifies interactions with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. It provides notifications for license expiry, points changes, and vehicle inspection deadlines. Access important information about your boat licenses and their expiry dates.

**Highlights:** License expiry notifications, Points change alerts, Vehicle inspection reminders, Boat license information, Digital communication with authorities, User interface redesign

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scanner Veicoli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-veicoli/id1247460491)

Instantly access comprehensive vehicle information by entering a license plate or chassis number. Check insurance status, tax payments, inspection history, and theft reports for any vehicle. Includes free ACI reports and optional premium features.

**Highlights:** Vehicle insurance status check, Tax payment and expiry lookup, Inspection history and mileage, Theft and loss report search, Basic vehicle registration data, Free ACI reports, Search history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner Veicoli Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| un caffè allo sviluppatore | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPatente free?

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

### Is Scanner Veicoli free?

Scanner Veicoli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iPatente or Scanner Veicoli?

Scanner Veicoli is rated higher. iPatente averages 2.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Scanner Veicoli averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do iPatente or Scanner Veicoli have ads?

Scanner Veicoli shows ads; iPatente does not.

### Which is updated more often, iPatente or Scanner Veicoli?

iPatente ships an update every 2 months, and Scanner Veicoli fortnightly. Most recently, iPatente was updated on October 23, 2026 and Scanner Veicoli on October 29, 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.*