Best License Plate Scanner Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the license plate scanner category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top License Plate Scanner Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1EasyALPR: Parking EnforcementEasyALPR: Parking EnforcementFree4.2★ (20)NoNoMay 2026
2SGEMS License Plate ReaderSGEMS License Plate ReaderFree—NoNoJun 2026
3PlateTracePlateTraceFree—NoNoSep 2026
4Plate Lookup: VIN CheckPlate Lookup: VIN CheckFree4.7★ (4K)NoYesOct 2026
5Vert ALPR - Mobile LPR ScannerVert ALPR - Mobile LPR ScannerFree4.6★ (17)NoNoSep 2026
6ITL-ALPRITL-ALPRFree—NoNoSep 2026
7MyPatrol - Moja PatrolaMyPatrol - Moja PatrolaFree4.5★ (364)NoNoSep 2026
8MyPlace VIN ScannerMyPlace VIN ScannerFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for License Plate Scanner

PlateTrace#3

PlateTrace by Leonardo-US

ALPR Smart Plate Reader
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
0.0(0 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.

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FAQ about License Plate Scanner

What are the best license plate scanner apps for iPhone?
EasyALPR: Parking Enforcement tops our license plate scanner apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.2-star average from 20 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top license plate scanner apps we rank are free to download, including EasyALPR: Parking Enforcement and SGEMS License Plate Reader.
EasyALPR: Parking Enforcement has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ license plate scanner apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.