# ParkDetroit — Mobile Parking in Detroit

> Mobile app for paying and managing parking in Detroit. (iPhone/iPad app by Flowbird.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkdetroit/id1511703888 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Flowbird](https://appshunter.io/developer/572539213)
- Category: Travel, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 17,029 App Store ratings · 219 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 170 MB
- Languages: British English, Arabic, Bosnian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French (France) and 15 more
- Released: 2021-12-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkdetroit/id1511703888/reviews.md

## What is ParkDetroit?

Parking convenience is at your fingertips with the ParkDetroit app.  Pay for parking on your mobile device, get notified before your time runs out, and extend your time without visiting a parking meter (note that time extension rules vary location by location).
Key features of the app include:
    • Mobile Payments via smart phone or web
    • On-street occupancy (for select locations)
    • Find my car (for those of us who forget where they parked)
    • Face ID
    • Event parking
    • Garage/lot parking

Registration for ParkDetroit is free: just create your account via the app. Once you’ve created an account, you can park and pay for parking in any location parking is available in Detroit.  
How to Use the App:
    • Create an account 
    • Choose the vehicle license plate
    • Select your location on the map
    • Use the dial to choose how long you want to park 
    • Confirm your payment

Payment with ParkDetroit is ultra secure.  Your data is protected and our process is certified via 3rd party audit against Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards.

## Key features

- Mobile parking payments
- Parking time alerts
- Extend parking remotely
- Find my car feature
- Event parking
- Garage and lot parking

## What do users think of ParkDetroit?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for parking
- 👍 Useful app for Detroiters

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 Payment issues
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 GPS/location issues
- 🐛 Confusing UI
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Slower than previous app
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Payment processing failures
- Incorrect zone/location detection
- Login/account issues
- Notifications not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Allow extending time without expiration
- Increase max parking time from 2 hours
- Add ability to transfer remaining time to another zone
- Improve zone selection process
- Simplify the payment flow
- Provide more accurate location tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 219)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkdetroit/id1511703888/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Purposefully bad design

*2026-08-20, version 1.4.1*

I’ve never used an app that logs you out EVERY single time you leave the app, including opening the control center and multitasking menu. It’s very obvious they make the app as unintuitive as possible to discourage people from checking it and thus getting more tickets.

### 1/5 — What about the employees downtown?

*2026-08-14, version 1.4.1*

Love the app very convenient for people who don’t carry much cash. But my parking shouldn’t be cut off to restart it. As a restaurant worker I don’t always have the ability to go and check my parking at the exact time I’m suppose to. Which has caused me to get parking tickets. When I’m at work I just want to focus on that. It would be nice to be able to pay for my full parking time one time!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-08-14, version 1.4.1*

No more watching meters and running outside to add time.

### 5/5 — Park in The D

*2026-08-14, version 1.4.1*

Cheap and easy😊

### 1/5 — hate it

*2026-08-14, version 1.4.1*

prices don't even add up especially at night

### 1/5 — Investigate These people

*2026-08-09, version 1.4.1*

They should be investigated for fraud!  The app doesn’t work not the parking meter forcing you to pay for $45 or more for a $2 space!! Customer service pretending like they don’t know anything.  No., I did bit wait ….I tried to fix the issue the same day cause I was leaving the country

### 2/5 — Logs Out Constantly

*2026-08-08, version 1.4.1*

App logs you out every time after exiting the app. Super inconvenient and frustrating - please fix!

### 2/5 — App glitches

*2026-08-06, version 1.4.1*

Tried for 10 minutes to log in. App kept canceling plus the parking machine was broken

### 5/5 — Great ‼️

*2026-08-04, version 1.4.1*

Easy to use 5 stars

### 4/5 — Reliable

*2026-07-29, version 1.4.1*

Reliable, although sometimes doesn’t automatically know what zone I’m in

## Frequently asked questions about ParkDetroit

### What does the ParkDetroit app do?

The ParkDetroit app allows users to pay for parking conveniently using their mobile devices. It also provides features like notifications before parking time expires, the ability to extend parking sessions remotely, and a 'Find my car' function.

### What are the key features of ParkDetroit?

Key features include mobile payments via smartphone or web, on-street occupancy information for select locations, a 'Find my car' feature, Face ID for secure access, event parking options, and the ability to pay for garage/lot parking.

### Is there a cost to use the ParkDetroit app?

Registration for ParkDetroit is free. Users simply create an account through the app. The app facilitates payment for parking sessions, with the cost of parking varying by location and duration.

### How do I use the ParkDetroit app to park?

To use the app, you first create an account and choose your vehicle's license plate. Then, select your parking location on the map, use the dial to set your desired parking duration, and confirm your payment. Your data is protected with secure, certified payment processes.

### Can I extend my parking time with the app?

Yes, you can extend your parking time remotely without needing to visit a parking meter. Please note that the specific rules and limitations for time extensions can vary depending on the location within Detroit.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2025-09-10

New payment system: pay faster with Apple Pay
Keep an eye on your ongoing session through Live Activity
Security enhanced, including Multi-Factor authentication

### 1.4 — 2025-09-01

New payment system: pay faster with Apple Pay
Keep an eye on your ongoing session through Live Activity
Security enhanced, including Multi-Factor authentication

### 1.2 — 2024-06-07

Enhancements according to your feedback

### 1.1.1 — 2024-04-05

Enhanced Security Protocols

### 1.1 — 2024-03-29

Enhanced Security Protocols

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