Comparison

SubZap vs PlateDetect

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

Head to head
About

SubZap

Features
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Stop losing money to forgotten subscriptions. SubZap is the subscription tracker that actually respects your wallet -- unlike competitors that charge you a monthly subscription just to track your other subscriptions. With SubZap, you get a clear picture of all your recurring payments in one place. See your monthly and yearly totals at a glance, get reminded before bills hit, and cancel unwanted subscriptions with a single tap. WHY SUBZAP? Other subscription trackers charge $4-12 per month. SubZap Pro is a one-time $3.99 purchase. That is not a typo. A subscription tracker that does not charge you a subscription. KEY FEATURES - Dashboard: See all your subscriptions, monthly and yearly totals, and upcoming bills at a glance - Quick Add: Add subscriptions in seconds with smart presets for popular services - Zap Cancel: Cancel any subscription with a single tap -- no more hunting through settings - Billing Reminders: Get notified before every billing date so you are never caught off guard - Trial Alerts: Never forget to cancel a free trial before it converts to paid - Category Breakdown: See where your money goes by streaming, fitness, cloud storage, and more - Trend Charts: Track how your spending changes over time with visual charts - Multi-Currency: Track subscriptions in different currencies with automatic conversion - iCloud Sync: Your data stays in sync across all your devices - Export CSV: Download your subscription data as a spreadsheet - Search and Filter: Find any subscription instantly - Dark Mode: Looks great in both light and dark themes - Pause Subscriptions: Temporarily pause tracking for seasonal services FREE TIER Track up to 3 subscriptions for free, forever. No ads, no tricks. View your monthly and yearly totals, get billing reminders, and use Zap Cancel -- all at no cost. PRO UNLOCK -- ONE-TIME $3.99 PURCHASE Unlimited subscriptions, custom categories, trial ending alerts, trend charts, multi-currency support, iCloud sync, CSV export, and more. Pay once, own it forever. No recurring charges. IN-APP PURCHASE INFORMATION - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - This is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. It will not auto-renew. - You can restore your purchase on any device signed into the same Apple ID.

About

PlateDetect

This app reads license plates directly on your device using your camera or imported photos. It offers features for checking plate readability from a distance, managing scan history, and setting up custom alerts for specific plates.

Highlights
  • On-device license plate reading
  • Live camera scan
  • Photo import recognition
  • Readability checks
  • History management
  • Watchlist alerts
  • Plate format configuration
Features
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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/

Screenshots

SubZap4 screens
PlateDetect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SubZap at Free against PlateDetect's $1.99. On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SubZap is free to download; PlateDetect costs $1.99 up front. SubZap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PlateDetect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SubZap versus PlateDetect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubZapPlateDetect
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB10 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer贺 周Ona Pacholo Asis

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SubZap

One-time1
  • SubZap Pro$3.99
1 purchases

PlateDetect

One-time1
  • PlateDetect Pro$9.99

Questions

Is SubZap free?
SubZap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlateDetect free?
PlateDetect costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do SubZap or PlateDetect have ads?
Neither SubZap nor PlateDetect shows ads.

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