# ParkBoston – Boston Parking — Park. Pay. Be on your way.

> Official Boston parking app for paying, extending, and managing parking sessions. (iPhone/iPad app by City of Boston.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkboston-boston-parking/id953579075 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [City of Boston](https://appshunter.io/developer/330894561)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 872 App Store ratings · 129 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 118 MB
- Languages: English, French, Chinese, Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese
- Released: 2015-01-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkboston-boston-parking/id953579075/reviews.md

## What is ParkBoston?

This is how parking should be.

Pay, extend, and manage your parking session with Boston's official parking app. It’s easy!

PAY ON THE GO 
Pay quickly and securely with your smartphone.
- Time's precious, stop wasting it feeding a meter.
- Forget refilling the meter in the rain or braving the cold.

NO PRICE SURPRISES
See when parking rates will change in the future – even when there’s free parking!
- Receive email receipts at the end of your parking session.
- Expenses made easy, manage your parking history through the mobile app.

STRESS-FREE PARKING
Get alerts when your parking session is about to end.
- Stop worrying about how much time is left on the meter, we have you covered.

NO NEED TO RUSH
Add time to your parking session directly from your phone.*
- Your plans change, your parking spot shouldn't. Simply extend your parking session via our app.

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GET STARTED TODAY
1. Download the ParkBoston app.
2. Park where you see ParkBoston app signs.
3. Pay for your parking session from your phone.
4. Relax, welcome to parking as it should be.

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COMING SOON
The ParkBoston app is not done yet! We're constantly updating the app based on your feedback.

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APP PERMISSIONS
- Location Services (optional): Used to quickly provide nearby parking zones.

* where applicable

## Key features

- Pay for parking via smartphone
- Extend parking sessions remotely
- View future parking rates
- Receive parking session alerts
- Manage parking history
- Get email receipts

## Chart rankings

- #206 in Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

## What do users think of ParkBoston?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient parking payments
- 🚀 Helpful parking reminders
- 🚀 Effective GPS and zone identification
- 👍 Streamlines parking process
- 👍 Avoids need for quarters

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unreliable app functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent zone/location mapping
- 🐛 Parking history/records disappearing
- 🐛 Unexpected charges and fees
- 🐛 Inability to extend parking sessions
- 🐛 Lack of map/navigation features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to save license plate or payment info
- Discrepancies between app and actual parking zones
- Paid parking sessions not registering properly

**Most requested features**

- Ability to view parking history
- Option to redeem unused parking time
- Improved zone/location mapping accuracy
- Streamlined payment process with fewer steps
- Customizable parking reminders and alerts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 129)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkboston-boston-parking/id953579075/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Payment issues

*2026-07-08, version 26.0.2*

This app rejects all my efforts to add a credit card.

### 1/5 — Trash app

*2026-06-25, version 26.0.1*

I sincerely wish that every piece of software used by the developers of this app works just as reliably as this abomination.

### 1/5 — App glitch

*2026-06-15, version 26.0.1*

Everytime i login to the app I have to verify my email address. So annoying, im trying to park

### 1/5 — Terrible update

*2026-06-12, version 26.0.1*

You guys recently implemented an update where you are now clustering the parking numbers, for example, in Back Bay when you zoom into the neighborhood, you see 87 possible parking meter numbers, prior to the change I’m not sure which version, you were able to zoom into the exact street that you are parked at and it would have the corresponding meter number on the side of the street that you were parking at, now you have removed that feature in substitution for clustering all of them, and hoping that the user would remember the meter number and input that meter number, else you would have to search up the exact street name carry a compass or look at the moon and sun to determine which orientation you parked north, east, south or west. Every other parking app that I’ve used has the feature that pinpoints the exact location in which the meter number correspondence to the side of the street. Why would you remove such a useful feature?

### 1/5 — Super glitchy

*2026-05-22, version 26.0.1*

I am unable to add a car and save the information without the save button disappearing. I also cannot see the zone number as I type it in.

### 1/5 — Map feature broken

*2026-05-04, version 26.0.1*

I tried to use the map feature to locate my car. It’s broken! It points to an area far away from where I parked.

### 1/5 — Can’t enter vehicle data

*2026-04-23, version 26.0.1*

this app is utterly terrible. You can’t enter a vehicle. 

Simply typing in a parking location is invisible.

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2026-04-04, version 26.0.1*

Cannot add vehicle

### 1/5 — Blank pages

*2026-03-28, version 26.0.1*

Nothing but blank pages. Deleted and down loaded. Still blank.

### 1/5 — Changes to the app with Passport are awful

*2026-03-16, version 26.0.1*

1. They used to be a map of zones which made parking  and determining your zone really easy. That no longer works.

2. Residents who had resident parking permits and who worked late shifts used to be able to park in residential only zones overnight that are metered during the day, and pay in advance for the first two hours of the morning metered time (eg 8-10am), so is not to have to disrupt their sleep simply to wake up at 8 AM and pay for two hours of parking. That feature also no longer exists and its absence causes harm to residents.

3. It continually logs user out.

## Frequently asked questions about ParkBoston

### What does the ParkBoston app do?

The ParkBoston app is the official application for managing parking in Boston. It allows users to pay for their parking sessions directly from their smartphone, extend their parking time remotely, and view future parking rates, including information on free parking periods.

### How do I pay for parking with the app?

To pay for parking, download the app, park in a designated ParkBoston zone, and then use your smartphone to initiate and pay for your parking session. The app offers quick and secure payment options, eliminating the need to use physical meters.

### Can I extend my parking session using the app?

Yes, you can add time to your parking session directly from your phone if applicable. This feature is designed to be stress-free, allowing you to extend your parking without needing to return to your vehicle, accommodating changing plans.

### Is the ParkBoston app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use for managing your parking. While there are no upfront costs to use the application, you will be charged for the actual parking sessions you pay for through the app.

### What information does the app provide about parking rates?

The app provides transparency on parking rates, allowing you to see when rates will change in the future. You will also receive email receipts at the end of your parking session, making expense management easier and providing a record of your parking history.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.0.2 — 2026-06-29

Minor enhancements and bug fixes.

### 26.0.1 — 2025-09-02

Minor enhancements and bug fixes.

### 26.0.0 — 2025-08-10

Pay, extend, and manage your parking session with Boston's official parking app. It’s easy!

### 25.22.0 — 2025-06-03

General product enhancements and bug fixes

### 24.14.0 — 2024-04-12

Enhancements to the passwordless login experience
General product enhancements and bug fixes

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