Stolen Plates vs Dwelly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stolen Plates
This app allows users to search a distributed list of stolen and special attention license plates. It was created in partnership with the Vancouver Police Department Citizens’ Crime Watch.
- Search stolen license plates
- Search special attention license plates
- Partnership with law enforcement
- Obtain authorized data lists
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Created in partnership with the Vancouver Police Department Citizens’ Crime Watch, the Stolen Plates App is designed to search a distributed list of stolen and special attention license plates. Funding provided by the Vancouver Police Foundation. note: The list of license plates is not publicly accessible and must be obtained through an authorized law-enforcement coordinator (refer to manual for the file format).
Dwelly
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Experience the Greater Toronto Area's premier real estate app, backed by a top-rated team with over 100 5-star reviews. Dwelly makes navigating the housing market simple, transparent, and instant. Key Features: Complete MLS Access: Get real-time updates on all active, sold, rented, and leased listings across the GTA. Live Agent Chat: Instantly book property showings or ask questions directly with qualified local experts. Deep Property Insights: Uncover detailed property histories and comprehensive condo building data (amenities, age, unit counts, and more). Market Intelligence: Analyze real-time market trends and explore neighbourhoods with confidence. Smart Alerts: Save your favourite properties and receive instant push notifications tailored to your exact search criteria. Real Estate, Real Simple. Download Dwelly today to start your seamless home search! We are always looking to improve our technology and service. For feedback, please email us at hello@dwelly.ca.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stolen Plates at 14.0 against Dwelly's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Stolen Plates ships an update every 32 months, Dwelly every 46 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stolen Plates | Dwelly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months — better | Every 46 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mike Siegel | NorthSouthIT |
In-app purchases
Stolen Plates
No in-app purchases
Dwelly
No in-app purchases
