# Beat the Sweep — Avoid Sweeping Tickets!

> Reads street sweeping signs and alerts you to avoid tickets. (iPhone/iPad app by Phillip Thompson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-the-sweep/id6755791905 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Phillip Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856370023)
- Category: Travel, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 71 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-10-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-the-sweep/id6755791905/reviews.md

## What is Beat the Sweep?

Street sweeping tickets are avoidable. Beat the Sweep reads parking signs with your camera and reminds you before the sweeper shows up.

Built by someone who got two tickets in his first month in a new city. Beat the Sweep exists so that doesn't happen to you.

HOW IT WORKS:
Snap the Sign — Photo your street sweeping sign.
Confirm — Review the detected schedule and set your reminder time.
Done — We'll alert you before sweeping starts. Move your car. Skip the ticket.

FEATURES:
Instant Sign Reading — Point, shoot, done. No manual entry, no guessing.
Flexible Reminders — Get notified 15 min, 30 min, or hours ahead. Your call.
Saved Spots — Parked here before? We remember the schedule. No re-scanning needed.
Guest or Account — Use it immediately without signing up. Create an account to sync across devices.

The average street sweeping ticket runs $25–$75. The Pro upgrade is $4.99. The math is obvious. New York City (NYC), Los Angeles (LA), San Francisco, Lancaster PA, all these residents know the pain.

## Key features

- Camera-based sign reading
- Customizable reminder alerts
- Saves previously scanned parking spots
- Optional account for cross-device sync
- Instant sign detection without manual entry

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beat the Sweep Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is Beat the Sweep safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Beat the Sweep.

## Is Beat the Sweep legit?

Beat the Sweep has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Beat the Sweep is 48 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-the-sweep/id6755791905/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Lifesaver

*2026-03-28*

I travel a lot and am always having to figure out new parking rules. I get so many parking tickets. Have been using this for just a week and can already tell it’s going to save me a bundle.

### 5/5 — Useful app for home and travel

*2026-03-07*

So cool that this app can be used in any city! Will be great to have this app during extended stays at Airbnbs during travel when I don’t have parking. Worked as expected when I tried it out at home. Glad to have found it.

## Frequently asked questions about Beat the Sweep

### How does Beat the Sweep help me avoid tickets?

Beat the Sweep reads parking signs with your camera and sends you reminders before street sweeping occurs. This allows you to move your car and avoid receiving a ticket.

### What cities does Beat the Sweep support?

The app is designed to work in cities with street sweeping regulations, mentioning New York City (NYC), Los Angeles (LA), and San Francisco as examples of areas where residents face this issue.

### Can I use Beat the Sweep without creating an account?

Yes, you can use Beat the Sweep immediately without signing up. An account is optional and allows you to sync your saved spots across multiple devices.

### How much does Beat the Sweep cost?

The app is free to download and use. There is an optional Pro upgrade available for $4.99.

### What devices is Beat the Sweep available on?

Beat the Sweep is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Beat the Sweep updated?

The latest version is 1.0.5, and it was last updated on March 27, 2026. This indicates recent development activity.

### What is the age rating for Beat the Sweep?

Beat the Sweep has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Beat the Sweep have ads?

No, Beat the Sweep does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-03-27

Updated sign-in
Upgraded push notification for recurring reminders
Fixed small bug with setting reminders

### 1.0 — 2026-02-26

No release notes.

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