CarInfoAR vs Curb Park
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CarInfoAR
Instantly identify vehicle details by scanning license plates with your phone's camera. Access manufacturer, model, year, color, and MOT/tax status from official government data sources in supported countries. Offers a privacy-focused experience with on-device processing and local data storage.
- Real-time license plate scanning
- Instant vehicle identification
- Supports Israel, Netherlands, UK
- Manual plate number input
- Scan history with search
- 14 languages supported
- Dark theme
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DISCLAIMER: This app is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any government entity. CarInfoAR is an independent app that retrieves publicly available vehicle data from official government open-data platforms. OFFICIAL DATA SOURCES: • Israel: https://data.gov.il (Government Open Data Portal) • Netherlands: https://opendata.rdw.nl (RDW Open Data) • United Kingdom: https://www.gov.uk/get-vehicle-information-from-dvla (DVLA Vehicle Enquiry Service) All vehicle information displayed in this app is sourced directly from the above official government databases through their publicly available APIs. --- CarInfoAR uses your phone's camera to scan license plates and instantly display vehicle information. Just point and scan — no typing needed. FEATURES: - Real-time license plate scanning using OCR - Instant vehicle identification (manufacturer, model, year, color, engine) - Works in Israel, Netherlands, and United Kingdom - Manual plate number input - Scan history with search and management - Pinch-to-zoom and double-tap zoom - Sound and haptic feedback - 14 languages supported - Dark theme optimized for OLED displays VEHICLE INFORMATION: • Manufacturer and Model • Year of manufacture • Color and Fuel type • Engine details • MOT/APK test status and expiry • Tax status (UK) • Ownership type • And more depending on the country PRIVACY: • Camera images processed on-device only — never uploaded • Plate numbers sent only to official government APIs listed above • No user accounts required • No personal data collected • Scan history stored locally on your device • Full privacy policy: https://carinfoar.com LANGUAGES: Hebrew, English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Curb Park
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Know exactly where you can park, instantly. Curb uses AI to scan any parking sign and give you a clear verdict in seconds: Allowed, Conditional, or Do Not Park. No more guessing, no more tickets. HOW IT WORKS Point your camera at any parking sign. Curb reads the sign, understands the rules for right now, and tells you whether you can park, for your specific vehicle and permits. WHAT CURB TELLS YOU · Can you park here right now? · Until when is parking allowed or free? · Does your resident zone permit apply? · Is payment required, and how to pay? · When does the status change next? FEATURES · AI-powered sign scanning - any parking sign, any city · Smart time & day awareness - knows exactly when rules apply · Resident permit matching - applies your zone permits automatically · Multiple vehicles - store your car with its permits · Scan history - every scan saved with photo and verdict · Share results - send a scan to a friend via WhatsApp, Messages, and more · Pay directly - launch payment app straight from the result CURB PRO Free accounts include 5 scans per month. Upgrade to Curb Pro for: · Unlimited scans every month · Unlimited vehicles Curb Pro subscription options: · Monthly: $1.99 / month · Annual: $9.99 / year (save 58%) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://curb-park.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Curb Park at none against CarInfoAR's shown. CarInfoAR's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CarInfoAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Curb Park sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CarInfoAR ships an update every 4 days, Curb Park every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CarInfoAR | Curb Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benzi Heler | Ido Oriane |
In-app purchases
CarInfoAR
- Remove Ads$2.99
Curb Park
- Curb Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Curb Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Questions
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