PlateTrace
Leonardo-US Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
PlateTrace is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Leonardo-US. Rated 3.7/5 from 6 ratings. Requires iOS 18.0. Updated October 13, 2026.
- Rating
- 3.7
- 6 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 319 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 13
- 2026 · v2.0.1
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About PlateTrace
PlateTrace transforms your iPhone into a professional automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) and vehicle identification solution for law enforcement, public safety, parking enforcement, and security operations. Powered by Leonardo's advanced machine learning, neural network technology, and optical character recognition (OCR), PlateTrace license plate reader identifies vehicle characteristics—including make, type, model, and color—in real-world conditions, with highly accurate results. Whether you're managing traffic, searching for a specific vehicle, conducting an investigation, enforcing parking and tolling compliances, or managing access control, PlateTrace delivers fast, reliable plate recognition performance from your mobile device. Key Features User-friendly interface allows you to simply point your camera at a license plate and PlateTrace will automatically read it Highly accurate license plate recognition using your iPhone camera Accurate vehicle identification, including make, model, type, and color Valuable license plate images stamped with GPS location, date, and time Secure LPR data storage on your device Simple uploading of ALPR data to Leonardo's ELSAG® Enterprise Operations Center (EOC) for query and analysis Flexible integration with Leonardo's ALPR ecosystem and third-party applications through APIs PlateTrace combines the convenience of a mobile device with the power of Leonardo's proven automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology. Advanced machine learning continuously improves OCR performance across varying lighting conditions, viewing angles, weather, and vehicle movement to help deliver highly accurate results in the field. Ideal for: Law enforcement Public safety Parking management Security operations Tolling operations Smart city initiatives Download PlateTrace today and bring Leonardo's trusted license plate recognition, vehicle identification, and ALPR technology wherever your mission takes you.
Ratings & reviews
3.7
6 ratings
What’s new
Version 2.0.1 · Updated October 13, 2026
PlateTrace 2.0 is a complete redesign. • All-new live view with a cleaner HUD and at-a-glance sync, GPS, and FPS status • Redesigned Records tab and detail page, with the plate crop shown beside the plate text • Full-resolution plate crops with pinch-to-zoom • Improved processing, auto optical zoom, and dashboard focus mode • Thermal management for long sessions • Simplified EOC sync with QR or XML setup and live status in Settings • Help & Support section
App privacy
The developer, Leonardo-US, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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