# APCOA Connect – Parking — The smart way to park & charge

> App for finding, booking, paying for parking and EV charging. (iPhone/iPad app by Paybyphone, LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apcoa-connect-parking/id535179789 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paybyphone, LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/535179792)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.71/5 from 28,237 App Store ratings · 101 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apcoa-connect-parking/id535179789/reviews.md

## What is APCOA Connect?

Use APCOA Connect for your seamless car parking experience. Download the application and pay for your parking from the convenience of your App.  

Pay for Parking – Find Your Nearest Car Park by Search or Map Function
You can now search, book and pay for your parking with a few clicks. You can also extend parking via the App. 

Pay for Electric Vehicle Charging - Find Your Nearest EV Charge Point via Map Function
You can now search and find your nearest EV charge point via the Map function. You can start, stop and pay for your EV charging session directly via the App.

Manage Your Account
The App also has a range of “Manage Account” functions allowing you add or change your registered payment card, add or delete your vehicle information, extend your parking session, access your VAT receipts and have access to a range of tailored rewards and benefits.

Contact Us
Frequently Asked Questions - Please see our help pages at https://www.apcoaconnect.com/faqs
Any other enquiries please contact customer services via the “Contact Us” feature within the App.

APOCA Connect is available in over 300 UK locations.  It is fast becoming a driving force within the Cashless Parking Market place.  EV Charging is growing as we rollout EV Chargers across the UK

## Key features

- Find car parks and EV charge points
- Book and pay for parking
- Start, stop, and pay for EV charging
- Extend parking sessions
- Manage payment methods and vehicle info
- Access VAT receipts and rewards

## Recent user reviews (10 of 101)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apcoa-connect-parking/id535179789/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Not intuitive

*2026-08-28, version 9.3.3*

Hard to change vehicle plate to a different one previously registered. Had to go via receipts.

### 1/5 — Worst App imaginable

*2026-08-26, version 9.3.3*

This is just awful, terrible operating system, you wouldn’t want to be in a rush.

### 1/5 — Useless app!

*2026-08-25, version 9.3.3*

Dysfunctional app. Not able to register or even pay via their website.

### 1/5 — Location not found

*2026-08-22, version 9.3.3*

Machines at Booterstown not working. They say if not working use app.

But then this App not working at Booterstown - “location not found”

There are QR codes to a specific page onsite. But they conflict with other prominent signs shown saying use the app.

Whoever is organising parking needs to fix signage, onsite machines and the app.

### 1/5 — Different vehicle

*2026-08-21, version 9.3.3*

I want to park in my normal
Car park using a different vehicle but this seems very hard to achieve so I gave up. Very frustrating!

### 2/5 — Scrolling issue

*2026-08-20, version 9.3.3*

Latest version of the app isn’t rendering on mobile phones correctly. Only 3 tiles can be seen and scrolling doesn’t work. Not all features are accessible as a result.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2026-08-16, version 9.3.3*

This app is so bad. The registration process is ok, all the way up to requesting an SMS code. It takes far too long to receive a message, so that you think it’s failed and request another. It took about 15 minutes just to register which is completely unacceptable, given the station gives you a 20 minute window to make a payment. Do better this is simple stuff.

### 1/5 — Poor

*2026-08-15, version 9.3.3*

Impossible to set a period. Only able to pick up the duration from a previous visit. Impossible to then extend the duration by a single day. Impossible to pick the location (3010)

### 1/5 — Absolute pain !

*2026-08-06, version 9.3.3*

I could write for an hour about this company. The cost of parking at Paddock Wood station has escalated from c£6 to nearly £10 over the last 3 years, which is criminal. I am retired now, so this is nearly as much as the rail fare into London. The station staff agree that the cost is obscene. Aside from being one of the worst apps, requiring at least 2 button presses to make anything happen, the  app insists on your going through to your bank app to approve the transaction, which is awkward & time consuming when the signal is marginal at best out here. They insist on your keying in the username & password at random intervals & the app suddenly ceases to function, so you have to delete & re-install, requiring passwords etc. You can no longer pay in the station & you see people really struggling with the machine in the car park itself. Why are the charges seemingly uncapped & unregulated ? If the govt wants people off the road & to use trains, then how can the charges be allowed to escalate so fast ?

### 1/5 — System error 205

*2026-08-05, version 9.3.3*

Awful app. Poor onboarding and then failed with a system error.

## Frequently asked questions about APCOA Connect

### How do I pay for parking with APCOA Connect?

You can pay for your parking directly through the APCOA Connect app. Simply find your nearest car park, book your spot, and complete the payment within a few clicks.

### Can I extend my parking session with APCOA Connect?

Yes, APCOA Connect allows you to extend your parking session directly from the app. This feature provides flexibility if your plans change.

### Does APCOA Connect support electric vehicle charging?

Yes, APCOA Connect allows you to find your nearest EV charge point via the map function. You can also start, stop, and pay for your EV charging sessions directly through the app.

### How can I manage my account in APCOA Connect?

The 'Manage Account' section lets you add or change registered payment cards, add or delete vehicle information, and access your VAT receipts.

### What is the user rating for APCOA Connect?

APCOA Connect has an average rating of 3.7 stars from 28,237 ratings, indicating a generally positive user experience.

### Is APCOA Connect available on all devices?

APCOA Connect is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering a wide range of compatibility for Apple users.

### How often is APCOA Connect updated?

The app was last updated on June 22, 2026, with version 9.3.3. This suggests a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### Does APCOA Connect have ads?

No, APCOA Connect does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.3.3 — 2026-06-22

Improved payment reliability and overall stability

### 9.3.0 — 2026-04-24

Improved payment reliability and overall stability

### 9.2.8 — 2026-04-23

Improved payment reliability and overall stability

### 9.2.7 — 2026-04-22

Improved payment reliability and overall stability

### 9.2.6 — 2026-04-13

Improved payment reliability and overall stability

## More apps by Paybyphone, LTD

- [Connect Cashless Parking](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-cashless-parking/id558534763)
- [NexusPay \| GroupNexus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexuspay-groupnexus/id1562345239)
- [ECPparkbuddy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecpparkbuddy/id1577357848)

All apps by Paybyphone, LTD: https://appshunter.io/developer/535179792

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