# YOW.tv vs PlateTag

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlateTag at 100% against YOW.tv's 45%. PlateTag also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). YOW.tv's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YOW.tv sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and PlateTag sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlateTag holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of YOW.tv's written reviews are positive against 100% of PlateTag's.

YOW.tv ships an update fortnightly, PlateTag weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YOW.tv | PlateTag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yowtv/id6502940351/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platetag/id6766432848/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YOW TV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747476888) | [Lawrence Majercin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896288715) |

## What reviewers say

### YOW.tv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yowtv/id6502940351)

Discover and stream a curated selection of independent films. This platform offers filmmakers and distributors flexible earning opportunities. Engage with a community through shareable watchlists and public profiles for enhanced film discovery.

**Highlights:** Curated independent film library, Flexible earning for filmmakers, Shareable watchlists, Public user profiles, Community engagement features, Transparent distribution options

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Home | $0.99 | one-time |
| Undercover Wrestler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Different Kind of Sick | $1.99 | one-time |
| MaMa | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seigz | $1.99 | one-time |
| Method Movie | $2.99 | one-time |
| Protocol7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Channel Subscription | $5.99 | one-time |
| Film Invasion Lima | $5.99 | one-time |


### PlateTag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platetag/id6766432848)

This app allows users to collect and track license plates they encounter. Browse thousands of designs, log discoveries without a camera, and build a personal collection mapped to your travels. Earn badges and track progress, with a web companion for larger screen access.

**Highlights:** Browse 10,000+ license plate designs, Log plates without a camera, Track discoveries on a map, Build and filter personal collection, Log discovery sessions, Earn badges and track progress, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlateTag Full Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YOW.tv free?

YOW.tv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PlateTag free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YOW.tv or PlateTag?

PlateTag is rated higher. YOW.tv averages 3.5 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while PlateTag averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do YOW.tv or PlateTag have ads?

Neither YOW.tv nor PlateTag shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YOW.tv or PlateTag?

YOW.tv ships an update fortnightly, and PlateTag weekly. Most recently, YOW.tv was updated on November 4, 2026 and PlateTag on November 9, 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.*