License Plate Wiki & Collect 2.0

The License Plate App serves as a comprehensive reference tool for license plates originating from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, and France. Its extensive database and intuitive interface make it suitable for enthusiasts and casual users alike, facilitating the identification and exploration of regional license plates.

Key features include an interactive map encompassing all supported countries, providing detailed information for each license plate such as city or region, administrative division, and year of inception. High-quality 3D representations of coats of arms enhance visual recognition, while an intelligent search function allows rapid lookup by license plate or city name. Users can save notable license plates to favorites and mark those they have encountered using the “Seen” feature.

The application offers multiple map views—including standard and satellite modes—and includes tools for measuring distances to license plate locations. Filtering options enable users to refine their searches by license plate type, expiration status, special designations, and administrative regions.

Additional features elevate the app’s utility and user experience: optimization for iPad devices, iCloud synchronization for favorites and seen entries across all devices, visualization of region boundaries, lists of municipalities within each county when available, and the display of possible character combinations for German plates. Siri integration facilitates hands-free operation during driving, complemented by widgets accessible from the home screen, lock screen, and control center. The user interface is modern and user-friendly, with all data available offline. The app provides detailed explanations of license plate coding systems, population figures, area measurements, and direct links to Wikipedia for in-depth information. Regular updates ensure the accuracy and currency of the database.

This application is particularly valuable for automotive enthusiasts, travelers eager to identify regional plates, individuals interested in regional geography within German-speaking countries and neighboring nations, as well as collectors maintaining a license plate catalog.

Explore the rich diversity of license plates from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, and France and uncover the stories embedded within their lettering through this informative resource.