# iPatente vs Sosta+

The clearest difference is rating: Sosta+ at 2.8 against iPatente's 2.0. Sosta+ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). iPatente's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 8%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sosta+ holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of iPatente's written reviews are positive against 8% of Sosta+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iPatente ships an update every 2 months, Sosta+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPatente | Sosta+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipatente/id417705371/reviews) | **[2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sosta-plus/id1405570261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **34.5% of reviews** | 7.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti](https://appshunter.io/developer/417705374) | [Gnamshop Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141397591) |

## 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


### Sosta+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sosta-plus/id1405570261)

Manage parking payments and digital time discs across various parking facilities. Pay only for the minutes used, extend your parking remotely, and share credit with others. Features include smart entry/exit and QR code scanning for easy transactions.

**Highlights:** Pay for actual parking minutes, Extend parking remotely, Digital time disc functionality, Smart entry/exit for parking garages, Share parking credit with family/friends, QR code scanning for payments and top-ups, Parking expiry notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPatente free?

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

### Is Sosta+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iPatente or Sosta+?

Sosta+ is rated higher. iPatente averages 2.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Sosta+ averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do iPatente or Sosta+ have ads?

Neither iPatente nor Sosta+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPatente or Sosta+?

iPatente ships an update every 2 months, and Sosta+ every 5 months. Most recently, iPatente was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sosta+ 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.*