Plate Scales

How we research

Researched with AI assistance. Last updated October 2026.

We do not test apps by hand. We analyze what users, release notes and vendor documentation say, and show the counts.

What do we analyze?

Each page states the count and the date range of what it used. A count that is missing is left off the page.

How is the work done?

The work is AI-assisted. AI tools collect, sort and summarize the evidence and draft pages. William sets the criteria and is accountable for what is published. Every page passes an automated check and a separate review step before it goes live.

What do labels and scores mean?

Scores and labels come from named criteria, such as complaints per 1,000 reviews, feature gaps, price and free-tier limits. Each page says how a figure was counted.

What are the limits?

Review samples skew towards very happy and very unhappy users. Paid features we have not documented are not assessed.

What is our bias?

We earn commission on some products, so a conflict exists. Rank order comes from the criteria, not from payout. See the affiliate disclosure for which programs pay.

How often are pages updated?

Prices are checked monthly and pages are refreshed quarterly. Every change to a fact or number is dated on the page.