TradeMyPlate vs Caartl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TradeMyPlate
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TradeMyPlate is the marketplace for buying and selling car number plates in the UAE. Browse hundreds of plates from every emirate, talk directly to sellers, and list your own plate for free. FIND YOUR PLATE - Browse plates from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and every other emirate - Search by digits, code or pattern, for example 777, D 9 or 2020 - Filter by emirate, price and number of digits - Look for the Verified badge: those plates have been checked against their documents SELL WITHOUT COMMISSION - List your plate for free in a few minutes - No commission when it sells, the full price is yours - Manage your listings, change the price or pause them at any time - Check what similar plates are asking before you set your price TALK DIRECTLY - Chat with buyers and sellers in the app - Make an offer, or accept or decline one, right in the chat - Report or block anyone who doesn't play fair NEVER MISS A PLATE - Set an alert for the plate you want and get a notification the moment a match is listed - Can't find it? Tell us with Find My Plate and we'll look among sellers and dealers for you - Push notifications for new messages, offers and alerts KNOW WHAT IT'S WORTH - Get a free valuation for any plate - See prices across the market before you buy or sell HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT - An AI assistant that answers your questions about plates and the RTA transfer, day and night - Guides on how a plate transfer works in the UAE Available in English and Arabic. TradeMyPlate is a marketplace: sales are agreed and completed directly between buyer and seller, with the transfer done through the RTA.
Caartl
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Caartl is your all-in-one car marketplace to buy, bid, and inspect vehicles. Browse cars, join live auctions, and place secure bids in one smooth platform. Book inspections easily and make confident decisions with full transparency. Our goal is simple β faster, clearer, and more transparent car buying and auctions. Download Caartl and experience a smarter way to deal cars.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Caartl at weekly against TradeMyPlate's every 34 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TradeMyPlate ships an update every 34 months, Caartl weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TradeMyPlate | Caartl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tobias Schmidt | Ajas Mohammed Valiyakath Thenigal Muhammed Ibrahim |
In-app purchases
TradeMyPlate
No in-app purchases
Caartl
No in-app purchases





