Best License Plate Maker Apps & Games

239+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating

17 free apps & games

Updated October 2026

Vanity License Plate Maker is the household name in license plate maker, but it's far from the only option. We track 239+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top License Plate Maker Apps & Games (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Vanity License Plate Maker	$0.99	2.7★ (14)	No	No	Oct 2026
2	Plate Picasso!	Free	—	Yes	Yes	Aug 2026
3	PlateSpot - License Plate Game	Free	4.7★ (17K)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
4	License Plate Wiki & Collect	Free	4.7★ (15)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
5	Plates - License Plate Finder	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
6	License Plate	$1.99	4.0★ (4)	No	No	Aug 2026
7	License Plate Studio	Free	—	No	Yes	Sep 2026
8	Vanity Plate Idea Generator	Free	5.0★ (8)	No	No	Oct 2026

Top Picks for License Plate Maker

#1

Vanity License Plate Maker by Eric Marschner

Create Custom License Plates

Editor's Choice

💌 Stickers

2.7(14 ratings)

$0.99

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Design and send personalized license plates for your messages. Type any text you want to create unique plates for iMessage chats. Supports all 50 US states with more to be added.

#2

Plate Picasso! by Richard W. De loughy Jr

Custom License Plate Maker

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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#3

PlateSpot - License Plate Game by Villegas Ventures LLC

The License Plate Game

Worth Considering

4.7😊(17K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Engage in the classic license plate spotting game on road trips. Track plates from all US states, Canadian provinces, and Mexican states, learning fun facts about each. Explore international plates to expand your game.

What We Love

🚀 Simple and fun
👍 Great for road trips
👍 Easy to use
👍 Includes Canada and Mexico plates
👍 Provides state information

Room to Improve

🐛 Too many ads
🔋 Time-consuming to use
🐛 Glitchy at times
🐛 Missing some license plate types

More License Plate Maker apps to explore

License Plate Wiki & Collect

License Plate Wiki & Collect

License Plate Wiki & Collect

Easily Search Number Plates

Explore European vehicle license plates with an interactive map, detailed information, and collection features. Track your discoveries, compare with friends, and learn about city coats of arms and regional boundaries.

Interactive European license plate mapLicense plate collection and statisticsShared collections with friends

Plates - License Plate Finder

Plates - License Plate Finder

Plates - License Plate Finder

Browse And Lookup Area Codes

Discover the origin of car license plates from various countries. This app provides regional information and links to maps, allowing you to locate where a vehicle is registered. Perfect for road trips and quizzes, it helps identify car origins and build a collection of seen plates.

Country-specific license plate informationRegional origin detailsMap integration for location viewing

License Plate Studio

License Plate Studio

License Plate Studio

Blank & Customise Numberplates

Vanity Plate Idea Generator

Vanity Plate Idea Generator

Vanity Plate Idea Generator

Get cool number plate ideas

Instantly generate unique and personalized car plate ideas by combining two interests. This AI-powered tool creates clever, country-specific vanity plate combinations in seconds, perfect for any car owner looking for a creative registration.

AI-generated personalized plate ideasCombines two user interestsSupports multiple countries and formats

🎬 Entertainment

License Plate Game‎ ‎

License Plate Game‎ ‎

License Plate Game‎ ‎

License Plate Tracker

Transform road trips into an exciting challenge by spotting and recording license plates from different states and Canadian provinces. Learn about U.S. states and their designs while competing with friends to see who can collect the most. It's educational fun for all ages, making every journey more engaging.

Spot and record U.S. state license platesIdentify Canadian provincial platesLearn U.S. state facts

free with in-app purchases

License Plate Tracker

License Plate Tracker

License Plate Tracker

by Wickedly Simple Software

Record and organize license plates encountered during trips. Save completed trips for future review and track multiple journeys simultaneously. Sync your data across devices using iCloud.

Track US and Canadian platesSave completed tripsManage multiple trips

Find The Plates

Find The Plates

Find The Plates

Spot all 50 US license plates!

Track US state license plates you've encountered. Log where you saw each plate and revisit sightings on a map. Learn about plate designs through integrated Wikipedia articles.

Track US state license platesLog sighting locationsView plates on a map

License Plates of Legend

License Plates of Legend

License Plates of Legend

Fun License Plate Game

This app reinvents the classic license plate game for road trips. It tracks seen plates, assigning rarity scores based on distance and state population. Earn bonus points for collecting specific plate combinations and discover rare, epic, or legendary plates.

License plate rarity scoringTrack seen platesCollect plate combinations

free with in-app purchases

by Onefirm Technology Limited

Design and share custom virtual vehicle license plates. Create unique designs to impress friends and send them personalized virtual plates.

Create custom plate designsShare virtual plates with friendsDesign dream vehicle plates

🎬 Entertainment

ORTO: License Plate VIN Check

ORTO: License Plate VIN Check

ORTO: License Plate VIN Check

Vehicle History VIN reports

Instantly access detailed vehicle information and history by simply taking a photo of a US license plate. Get VIN, specifications, real-time valuations, running costs, and safety recall data. Avoid buying unsafe used cars with comprehensive history reports.

License plate photo recognitionVIN and vehicle specificationsReal-time market valuations

free with in-app purchases

RoadTrip: License Plate Game

RoadTrip: License Plate Game

RoadTrip: License Plate Game

The ad-free License Plate Game

This travel game challenges players to identify license plates from all US states, Washington D.C., Mexico, and Canada. It offers an ad-free experience with offline play and a dark mode option. Data can be backed up and exported for new devices.

Identify license plates from US, Mexico, CanadaAd-free experienceOffline play

SGEMS License Plate Reader

SGEMS License Plate Reader

SGEMS License Plate Reader

License Plate Reader

Plate Lookup: VIN Check

Plate Lookup: VIN Check

Plate Lookup: VIN Check

Vehicle Info · Owner · Reports

Instantly access comprehensive vehicle information by entering a license plate or VIN. Get details on specs, history, market value, damage, and recalls. Ideal for professionals in the auto industry and buyers researching used cars.

VIN DecoderLicense Plate LookupVIN Scanner

free with in-app purchases

Georgia DDS Services

Manage your Georgia driver's license and ID account securely. Access digital licenses, view account details, pay fees, and schedule appointments. Receive important notifications about your driving record and DDS services.

Digital Driver's License and IDSecure account login with 2-step verification and fingerprint sign-inView license status, Real ID status, and address on license

Blur Faces And License Plates

Blur Faces And License Plates

Blur Faces And License Plates

Hide faces and license plates

Easily protect your privacy by blurring faces and license plates in multiple photos simultaneously. This app uses AI to detect sensitive information and allows for selective blurring and adjustable intensity for a polished look.

Batch blurring of multiple photosAI detection of faces and license platesSelective blurring of specific areas

📷 Photo & Video

free with in-app purchases

States And Plates Free, The License Plate Game

States And Plates Free, The License Plate Game

States And Plates Free, The License Plate Game

Track license plates found on road trips, challenge friends, and learn state facts. Features include unique plate designs, an overview map, and vanity plate puzzles. Compete on leaderboards for highest score and farthest plate.

Tracks license plates foundChallenges friends and familyUnique state license plate designs

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about License Plate Maker

What are the best license plate maker apps & games for iPhone?

Vanity License Plate Maker tops our license plate maker apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 2.7-star average from 14 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $0.99.

Are there free license plate maker apps & games for iPhone?

Yes — 17 of the top license plate maker apps & games we rank are free to download, including Plate Picasso! and PlateSpot - License Plate Game.

Does Vanity License Plate Maker have ads or in-app purchases?

Vanity License Plate Maker has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many license plate maker apps & games are on the App Store?

We track 239+ license plate maker apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.