Best License Plate Recognition Apps & Games

244+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

The best license plate recognition apps and games on iPhone average 3.7★ across 244+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated November 2026.

Compare top License Plate Recognition Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ITL-ALPRITL-ALPRFree—NoNoSep 2026
2PlateTracePlateTraceFree3.7★ (6)NoNoOct 2026
3License Plate Wiki & CollectLicense Plate Wiki & CollectFree4.8★ (16)NoYesNov 2026
4License Plate TrackerLicense Plate Tracker$0.993.0★ (4)NoNoAug 2026
5Every License PlateEvery License PlateFree5.0★ (3)NoYesNov 2026
6License PlateLicense Plate$1.994.0★ (4)NoNoAug 2026
7Cloud Based Plate RecogniserCloud Based Plate RecogniserFree—NoNoMay 2026
8MaxSoft Mobile LPRMaxSoft Mobile LPRFree2.5★ (2)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for License Plate Recognition

PlateTrace#2

PlateTrace by Leonardo-US

ALPR License Plate Recognition
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.7(6 ratings)
Free
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This utility app uses your iPhone's camera to automatically detect and record license plates. It captures images, date, time, GPS location, and vehicle details, storing everything securely on your device for privacy.

License Plate Wiki & Collect#3

License Plate Wiki & Collect by Yannick Lung

Easily Search Number Plates
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(16 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • ✨ Beautiful and clean design
  • 🚀 Fast performance
  • 💡 Extensive information and details
  • 🗺️ Map integration for location context
  • 🆓 Free of charge and ads
  • 🔄 Active development and updates
  • ⌚ Watch app integration (game changer)
  • 🗣️ Siri integration for hands-free use
  • 🏆 Gamification and collection features
  • 💖 Built with love and attention to detail

Room to Improve

  • 🔋 High battery consumption (suspected)
  • 🗺️ Large license plate previews on map
  • 🐌 Performance could be improved (heavy on phone)

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FAQ about License Plate Recognition

Are there free license plate recognition apps & games for iPhone?
Yes — 18 of the top license plate recognition apps & games we rank are free to download, including ITL-ALPR and PlateTrace.
ITL-ALPR has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 244+ license plate recognition apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.