PlateVision AI vs PlateDetect

Scan UK number plates faster, from further away, with smart AI-powered plate recognition. PlateVision AI turns your iPhone into a fast UK number plate scanner for live camera scanning, on-device OCR, AI-assisted plate detection, DVLA vehicle lookups, DVSA MOT history, scan history, favourites, vehicle photos, PDF and CSV exports, private vehicle records, manual plate entry, and photo import recognition. Built for real-world vehicle logging, it helps you capture registrations quickly, confirm the result, save the record, mark important plates as favourites, filter History by favourites, DVLA tax status or vehicle colour, check vehicle details, set MOT reminders, manage your records, and export the data when needed. ### Free features include - Real-time UK number plate scanning from the live camera. - On-device OCR with AI-assisted plate detection before OCR. - Optional 2x optical scanning on supported devices, plus the optional AI detection box. - Choose to save or drop each scan, and add a vehicle photo during scan confirmation. - Use Siri Shortcuts to start a scan. ### Unlock everything with a subscription - Saved plate History with more than 500 records, Favourites, and filters for registrations, make, model, year, tax status, colour, EV, private plates, and active MOT reminders. - Import and OCR photos, including sharing an image from Photos or another app to open PlateVision AI directly in the OCR import flow. - Add registrations manually with the redesigned Add Plate flow. - Edit, copy, delete, and manage saved registrations, including private vehicle records. - Save vehicle photos and notes. - Request DVLA vehicle details and DVSA MOT history, including test dates, mileage, pass/fail results, defects, and vehicle information when supplied. - Set MOT reminders with daily notifications during the month before the MOT is due for favourite plates. - Use Plate Info for modern, legacy, and private UK registration formats, age identifiers, and published DVLA memory-tag postal areas. - Export History as PDF, CSV, or both, including favourite status. - Use Number Plate Designer to create custom plate images with PNG export. ### Privacy and control Recognition and saved scan history are designed around on-device use. If you request DVLA or DVSA information, the registration is sent to the secure vehicle lookup service so the requested details can be returned. You choose what to save and what to export. PlateVision AI is free to download and use. The core scanner is free; an optional subscription unlocks the saved records, vehicle tools, and exports listed above. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

PlateDetect is an on-device license plate reading app built for controlled field scans, photo imports, readability checks, local review, and watchlist alerts. Start by adding the plate formats used in your area, such as AA ## or AAA ####. PlateDetect strictly follows the formats you add. If no format is configured, detection stays off. Use Live Scan to read plates with the camera, or import a photo for the same on-device recognition workflow. The app combines plate localization, Apple Vision OCR, configurable confidence thresholds, and duplicate-save timing so History stays focused on useful reads instead of every frame. Field Check is a separate mode for measuring whether a plate is readable from a selected distance. It reports readiness using OCR confidence, plate size, framing, and plate shape without saving the check as a scan. History keeps each saved detection organized with normalized plate text, raw OCR text, detection confidence, OCR confidence, matched format, capture time, source, notes, optional GPS region, and saved media. You can choose how much surrounding image context is kept around the plate crop. Watchlist alerts help identify plates you choose to monitor locally. Standard detections use a quieter confirmation tone, while watchlist matches use a distinct higher alert repeated three times. Plate Rules let you allow or restrict plate endings by day and time window, with a Monday-Sunday overview for quick schedule review. PlateDetect is local-first. Detection runs on device, History is stored locally, Face ID app lock can protect saved records, and backend sync is optional through your own HTTPS endpoint. PlateDetect is a field aid, not a legal identity system. Confirm important reads against official records and follow the rules for your role and location. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/