# 2 Hour Parking: iChalk — Chalk tires digitally

> Photo chalking app for identifying and ticketing overtime parked vehicles. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Kramer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-hour-parking-ichalk/id1471556346 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peter Kramer](https://appshunter.io/developer/348619994)
- Category: Business, Navigation
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-11-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-hour-parking-ichalk/id1471556346/reviews.md

## What is 2 Hour Parking?

"2 Hour Parking: iChalk" is a photo "chalking" app that helps identify cars that have been parked in the same location for an extended period of time using license plate recognition software, geo-location and time stamping.  

*   2 Hour Parking: iChalk uses the iPhone camera to take an "iChalk" photo of the back of a parked car that includes its license plate.  The license plate number is read using ALPR and stored, together with the time and geo-location of the image, for up to 48 hours in a searchable iChalking database.  Subsequent iChalkings are then compared to this information.  If a license plate matches an earlier iChalking, the matching photos are displayed along with the time information.  

*  When an earlier iChalking indicates overtime parking, the time information can be entered onto a "real" paper ticket (REAL TICKET IS NOT A PART OF THE APP) and the car ticketed.  The iChalking information supporting the real ticket can be stored for 1 year in a searchable database.  iChalking ticket images can also be saved in the Photo App and emailed or printed from there.

*   iChalkings and Tickets are shared only among the Members of a Patrol Account.  Invite new Members to a Patrol Account using a secure emailed Member Code. 

*   iChalk units -  Each iChalking uses one "unit of iChalk" for ALPR of the license plate.  (Alternatively, if no units of iChalk are available, the license plate can be entered manually.)  The app comes with 10 Introductory units of iChalk.  Additional units of iChalk can be purchased from the Apple App Store through an In App Purchase for one cent ($0.01 USD) or less per unit of iChalk. 

*  Screenshots:
1)  On patrol - aim iPhone and iChalk a vehicle.
2)  The app recognized a license plate and decoded it.  It is a repeat plate matching a license plate in an earlier iChalking.
3) Because of match, the app displays the earlier iChalking and offers ticketing the violation.
4) Create an iChalk Ticket Record referencing the ticket number of a real ticket.  (Issue a real ticket - real ticket is not part of the app.) 
5) If the real ticket were disputed, view the iChalk Ticket Record with photos, times and approximate geolocations.

## Key features

- License plate recognition
- Geo-location and time stamping
- Searchable database for parked vehicles
- Digital ticket record creation
- Patrol account sharing
- In-app unit purchases

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| package of 5,000 iChalk units | $44.99 | one-time |
| package of 10,000 iChalk units | $84.99 | one-time |
| package of 1,000 iChalk units | $9.99 | one-time |
| package of 20,000 iChalk units | $159.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-hour-parking-ichalk/id1471556346/reviews.md

### 1/5 — SCAM

*2024-04-15*

Money hungry developers!! You have to pay to use not only the app but to take photos as well !! DO NOT BUY UNLESS U GOT MONEY LIKE PRINCE CHARLES. ALSO YOULL BE HEARING FROM MY LAWYER SOON

**Developer response:** The app costs $5 and comes with 500 iChalks.  That's about $0.01 to iChalk a tire.   The purpose of the app is to determine what cars have parked overtime.  Assuming an overtime violation is $25 that's 1 overtime parked car for every 2500 iChalks at breakeven.  I think you are misunderstanding something here.  Please use the 'Contact Us' button to discuss this issue.  Thanks

## Frequently asked questions about 2 Hour Parking

### Does 2 Hour Parking: iChalk have ads?

No, 2 Hour Parking: iChalk does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for additional units.

### What is the price of 2 Hour Parking: iChalk?

The base application is free to download. Additional 'units of iChalk' for license plate recognition can be purchased through in-app purchases for $0.01 USD or less per unit.

### How does 2 Hour Parking: iChalk work?

The app uses your iPhone camera to capture a photo of a parked car's license plate. It then uses ALPR to read the plate, storing it with the time and geo-location for up to 48 hours to detect overtime parking.

### Can I share my parking enforcement data with others using 2 Hour Parking: iChalk?

Yes, iChalkings and Tickets can be shared among members of a Patrol Account. New members can be invited using a secure emailed Member Code.

### How long is parking data stored in 2 Hour Parking: iChalk?

Initial iChalking data, including license plate, time, and geo-location, is stored for up to 48 hours. Information supporting a 'real' ticket can be stored for up to 1 year.

### What devices are supported by 2 Hour Parking: iChalk?

2 Hour Parking: iChalk is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS operating systems.

### How often is 2 Hour Parking: iChalk updated?

The latest version, 3.0, was last updated on August 22, 2025. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

### What is the age rating for 2 Hour Parking: iChalk?

2 Hour Parking: iChalk has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals, with no mature content.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.0 — 2025-08-22

App is now free and comes with 10 Introductory units of iChalk.  
iChalk used for ALPR.  Manual entry of license plate does not require iChalk.
Additional iChalk is $0.01 per unit. 
Quick Start Guide.  
Variable distance for restricting re-parking

### 2.0 — 2025-08-12

Quick Start Guide to help set up Patrol team

### 1.2 — 2022-06-29

Updated to iOS 15

### 1.1 — 2019-11-26

No release notes.

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