# ParkNYC Powered by Flowbird — user reviews > 1,206 indexed App Store user reviews of ParkNYC Powered by Flowbird by New York City Department of Transportation, rated 4.80/5 from 241,838 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parknyc-powered-by-flowbird/id1135073877/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parknyc-powered-by-flowbird/id1135073877.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 217,483 · 4★ 11,269 · 3★ 3,929 · 2★ 2,105 · 1★ 7,052 ## What do users think of ParkNYC Powered by Flowbird? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Easy to use - 🚀 Convenient for parking - 🚀 Allows prepayment - 👍 Useful app when it works **Cons** - 🐛 Constant log out issues - 🐛 App crashes and freezes - 🐛 Unreliable and buggy - 🔒 Security and privacy concerns - 💰 Excessive fees and minimum balance - 🤔 Confusing and counterintuitive UI changes **Commonly reported bugs** - App not recognizing paid parking sessions - Incorrect parking location information - Payment issues and lost funds - Inability to cancel or refund accidental payments **Most requested features** - Ability to save favorite parking zones - Improved notification system for expiring time - Better integration with parking regulations - Option to pay per use instead of minimum balance ## Newest reviews (10 of 1,206) ### 3/5 — Not 100% *2026-08-25, version 2.2* The app is convenient, but when it’s not effective, we will still be responsible to pay a ticket even though it’s a system glitch. ### 4/5 — App *2026-08-20, version 2.2* App works great but after the session is done it won’t close. Have to log in again and then log off. ### 2/5 — Good for convenience, but URGENTLY needs to be improved *2026-08-19, version 2.2* This app can be really infuriating most of the time. The biggest inconvenience is that it logs you out randomly… if I change apps or swipe up to the multiple app view (I was trying to fill in bank details and looking at my bank app), if I spend more than a minute on the map or on the time selection.. I understand privacy but I think it’s reasonable to spend 2-5 minutes on the app without being logged out multiple times. ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-08-19, version 2.2* They have no way to refund you for parking on a old plate. There should be a warning that they’ll just keep your money. I will 100% join in on the class action lawsuit against them. ### 1/5 — Poor website *2026-08-18, version 2.1.3* I thought I paid ticket but apparently is so terrible I hadn’t after so many clicks, uploads, inserting credit card. Now on the hook for a ticket. ### 2/5 — End *2026-08-17, version 2.2* It would be nice if we could end the parking when we leave ### 1/5 — NYC parking *2026-08-17, version 2.2* Even when I use the app, I still get Tickets! ### 4/5 — Lack of an important functionality *2026-08-17, version 2.2* If you have multiple vehicles and one is the default but you inadvertently pick that instead of another, it should allow you to switch vehicles in order to not get a ticket. ### 1/5 — 😒 *2026-08-16, version 2.1.3* I hate this app. They need to change the minimum deposits. ### 1/5 — Not able save login credentials *2026-08-15, version 2.1.3* The login credentials cannot be saved on this mobile app. As a software engineer with 4 years of experience, this is totally unacceptable and the worst app I have ever seen. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Awful *2026-08-24, version 2.2* I have used the app and received unjustified tickets. The "online hearing" finds me guilty each time. This is a cynical ripoff. ### 1/5 — Why do I need to replenish *2026-08-24, version 2.2* If I’m a tourist 1 time parking why do I need to replenish. Have a opinion for one time only ### 1/5 — Too much hassle to confirm payment *2026-08-24, version 2.2* Too much hassle to confirm payment ### 1/5 — Worse than ever - please close shop *2026-08-24, version 2.2* Very very Very dislike- always down and unable to feed meter and get tickets ### 1/5 — So bad *2026-08-22, version 2.2* 一段时间一段时间就要重新验证填写zi liao ### 1/5 — It took too long to open the app *2026-08-22, version 2.2* A lot of unnecessary delay to open the app ### 1/5 — Replenishment *2026-08-20, version 2.2* One should be able to replenish amount they choose. I did not need $25.00. ### 1/5 — WORSE APP EVER!! *2026-08-20, version 2.2* Worse app ever blocked my account for using apple wallet to replenish amount currently at paid parking called them to un restrict my account they said few minutes it’s been forever now, super frustrating! ### 1/5 — Awful *2026-08-19, version 2.2* How many times do I need to input the same credit card information? Why do I have to replenish? Can’t it just charge the card? Awful ### 1/5 — Terrible UI *2026-08-19, version 2.2* Logs you out every single time you quit the app. Unbelievable. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Annoyed but sooooo convenient! *2026-08-25, version 2.2* Wonderful to not constantly run outside to add money to meter. Wish we were given the ability to extend time ALL the time. ### 5/5 — Cool *2026-08-22, version 2.2* Cool ### 5/5 — Parking *2026-08-21, version 2.2* The App is Excellent! ### 5/5 — So easy!! *2026-08-20, version 2.2* Best app on my phone when traveling in Brooklyn!! ### 5/5 — Great invention *2026-08-20, version 2.2* I love this parking app. It is very easy to use. Especially when the meter is not working and you do not have quarters. I really love that it shows you the nearest parking zone. ### 5/5 — Is the best but there is a one issue is not showing precise location, locations and what number you *2026-08-18, version 2.2* Best try, but still behind the world what you call Third World country they are ahead of you ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-08-18, version 2.2* Great amp. Very useful except for the fact that it makes me login every single time I open it. ### 5/5 — Gina *2026-08-18, version 2.2* Love it! ### 5/5 — Very good *2026-08-17, version 2.2* Very convenient ### 5/5 — good clean app *2026-08-15, version 2.1.3* this app does what it is supposed to do without being too intrusivre or too difficult to use. thank you! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*