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Best License Plate Scanner Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the license plate scanner category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

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

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PlateTracePlateTraceFree3.7★ (6)NoNoOct 2026
2Plate Lookup: VIN CheckPlate Lookup: VIN CheckFree4.7★ (4.1K)NoYesOct 2026
3SGEMS License Plate ReaderSGEMS License Plate ReaderFree—NoNoOct 2026
4EasyALPR: Parking EnforcementEasyALPR: Parking EnforcementFree4.2★ (20)NoNoMay 2026
5Vert ALPR - Mobile LPR ScannerVert ALPR - Mobile LPR ScannerFree4.6★ (17)NoNoOct 2026
6ITL-ALPRITL-ALPRFree—NoNoSep 2026
7trakt.TV Time To Watchtrakt.TV Time To WatchFree4.1★ (1.4K)NoYesOct 2026
8MyPlace VIN ScannerMyPlace VIN ScannerFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for License Plate Scanner

PlateTrace#1

PlateTrace by Leonardo-US

ALPR License Plate Recognition
Editor's Choice
🔧 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.

Plate Lookup: VIN Check#2

Plate Lookup: VIN Check by Plate Lookup LLC

Vehicle Info · Owner · Reports
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.7😞(4.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Instantly access comprehensive vehicle information using license plates or VINs. Get details on specs, history, market value, and damage. Ideal for buyers, auto professionals, and fleet managers.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate information
  • 🚀 Helpful for work
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Very useful

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paid service
  • 💰 Expensive
  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Unreliable
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns

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FAQ about License Plate Scanner

What are the best license plate scanner apps & games for iPhone?
PlateTrace tops our license plate scanner apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.7-star average from 6 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top license plate scanner apps & games we rank are free to download, including PlateTrace and Plate Lookup: VIN Check.
PlateTrace has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ license plate scanner apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.