# PlateDetect vs Postage Stamp Camera

The clearest difference is price: Postage Stamp Camera at Free against PlateDetect's $3.99. Postage Stamp Camera also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1). PlateDetect's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Postage Stamp Camera is free to download; PlateDetect costs $3.99 up front. PlateDetect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Postage Stamp Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlateDetect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Postage Stamp Camera has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PlateDetect ships an update every 3 weeks, Postage Stamp Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlateDetect | Postage Stamp Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platedetect/id6782638884/reviews)** | [4.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postage-stamp-camera-stampout/id6791968686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 10 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ona Pacholo Asis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896650203) | [Essam Harous](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769831339) |

## What reviewers say

### PlateDetect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platedetect/id6782638884)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlateDetect Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### Postage Stamp Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postage-stamp-camera-stampout/id6791968686)

Transform photos and videos into unique postage stamps with authentic perforated edges. Create a personal collection, add captions, and organize memories in various visual layouts. This app offers a private, offline-first experience for journaling your moments.

**Highlights:** Create stamps from camera, photos, and video frames, Authentic perforated and serrated stamp edges, Classic and full-bleed stamp styles, Add titles, captions, and postmark dates, Calendar, Cards, and Gravity collection views, Save and share stamps as images, Private, offline-first experience

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StampOut Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| StampOut yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 100 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| stampout lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlateDetect free?

PlateDetect costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Postage Stamp Camera free?

Postage Stamp Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PlateDetect or Postage Stamp Camera?

PlateDetect is rated higher. PlateDetect averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Postage Stamp Camera averages 4.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do PlateDetect or Postage Stamp Camera have ads?

Neither PlateDetect nor Postage Stamp Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlateDetect or Postage Stamp Camera?

PlateDetect ships an update every 3 weeks, and Postage Stamp Camera every 2 months. Most recently, PlateDetect was updated on November 5, 2026 and Postage Stamp Camera on November 6, 2026.

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