Comparison

DashCAN vs License Plate Studio

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

Head to head
About

DashCAN

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a car's dashboard. Monitor real-time engine data, customize gauge layouts, and track performance metrics like lap times and acceleration. Requires a specific Bluetooth interface.

Highlights
  • Real-time engine data display
  • Customizable dashboard layouts
  • GPS lap timer with track mapping
  • Performance meter for acceleration tests
  • Data logging and export
  • Shift light indicator
Features
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This app requires a DashCAN Bluetooth Interface to connect to your car's ECU. (www.dashcan.eu) Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful automotive dashboard. Live Engine Gauges Monitor RPM, coolant temperature, exhaust gas temperature, intake air temperature, manifold pressure, throttle position, oil temperature, oil pressure, battery voltage, vehicle speed, lambda, fuel pressure, power, torque, ignition advance, knock amplitude, gear position, and more — all in real time. Fully Customizable Dashboard Choose from 7 gauge designs including analog needles, bar gauges, text displays, and live charts. Drag, resize, and arrange gauges freely on your screen. Save and load layout presets to switch between configurations instantly. Customize colors to match your style. Shift Light Configurable RPM-based shift light indicator helps you nail every gear change on track or on the strip. GPS Lap Timer Built-in lap timer with GPS tracking for track days. Define your own tracks with finish line and sector points. Get real-time lap times, best lap tracking, delta times, sector splits, and a live track map. Analyze your laps with detailed post-session breakdowns including G-force telemetry. Performance Meter Measure 0-100 km/h, 100-200 km/h, quarter-mile times, and create custom speed or distance-based measurements. Track your results with split times and full session history. Data Logging Record telemetry sessions with all connected sensor data. Review logs with interactive charts, zoom, and data pointers. Export logs for further analysis. Cloud Sync Create an account to upload and back up your lap timer sessions, logs, and performance results to the cloud. Import & Export Share gauge configurations, button layouts, indicator setups, and log data using custom file formats (.dcg, .dcb, .dci, .dcl). CAN Bus & OBD Support Works with DashCAN Bluetooth adapters for direct CAN bus communication. Supports a wide range of ECU protocols and sensor types. Designed for the Track Landscape-only, full-screen interface optimized for dashboard mounting. Works on both iPhone and iPad with tablet-optimized scaling.

About

License Plate Studio

Features
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Plate Editor – Blank, Edit & Brand License Plates Transform your photos with ease—perfect for private sellers, car dealers, and auto enthusiasts alike. Plate Editor harnesses advanced text-recognition and intuitive editing tools to let you blank out, customize, and export stunning license-plate images in seconds. Key Features Automatic Plate Detection Snap or import a photo and let our OCR engine find the license plate instantly—no manual cropping required. Blank & Replace Quickly hide any plate behind a solid color or overlay your own custom text, fonts, and colors. Custom Branding Add logos, icons, or dealership branding right onto the plate. Position and rotate elements with pixel-perfect control. Multiple Photos at Once Batch-process an entire garage of images: capture or select multiple vehicles and edit them all in one go. In-App Photo Workshop Fine-tune brightness, contrast, saturation, apply blurs or filters, and draw directly on the image to highlight details. Save & Share Store your edited plates in your personal “Garage,” then export as images or PDFs for listings, marketing materials, or social media. Premium Subscription Upgrade to Plate Editor Premium for: Watermark-free exports Full access to custom logo & icon tools Priority support & automatic updates Why Plate Editor? Plate Editor streamlines your workflow, removes sensitive plate information, and lets you showcase vehicles beautifully—whether you’re listing cars online, preparing marketing decks, or sharing on social channels. Ready to elevate your photo edits? Download Plate Editor today and start branding like a pro! For more information: Privacy Policy: https://angelapplications.co.uk/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://angelapplications.co.uk/terms.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DashCAN4 screens
License Plate Studio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DashCAN at none against License Plate Studio's 2. DashCAN also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. License Plate Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. DashCAN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DashCAN versus License Plate Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashCANLicense Plate Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAttila DanAngel App Publishing Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

DashCAN

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

License Plate Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is DashCAN free?
DashCAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is License Plate Studio free?
License Plate Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DashCAN or License Plate Studio have ads?
Neither DashCAN nor License Plate Studio shows ads.

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