ParkPatrol

ParkPatrol

Parking Officer Alerts

3 ratings
143 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 5, 2010
  • September 7, 2026

Features

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About

This app helps you remember where and when you parked, and alerts you to potential parking enforcement activity nearby. Users can report officer locations to help others avoid tickets. Pro upgrades offer advanced features like expiration alarms and customizable sounds.

βœ“Remember parking location and time
βœ“Receive alerts for nearby parking officers
βœ“Report parking officer locations
βœ“Expiration alarm for parking timers
βœ“Customizable alarm and alert sounds
βœ“Filter previous officer reports by time range
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What users say

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What's New in ParkPatrol

2.3.0

September 7, 2026

Maintenance release

1

In-App Purchases

$3.99

Pro Upgrade

Adds features: alerts when parking time expires, filters displayed alerts, changes alert sounds, re-positionable car location, adds Pro version graphics and stats to reports.

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User reviews

Brilliant Software

I use it to see the most recent reports, and decide where and when to park or IF I have to overstay. If your area has no reports, put up some posters, available from the developer.

Really cool i would love to expand on this idea

I would like to add ticket uploads so you can find patterns of when officers come through

No users No data No help

Worthless app with out other users. The functionality should be added to something else where they have users. Waist of time.

Shame it’s no longer maintained

App works well mostly, I paid for pro so I can get notifications about when my parking alarm is due to run out but the app crashes. But if a shame I wasted the money, I emailed support but nothing

Good idea, but could be better

Useful app, but 100m radius is too small, while 500m is too big, so I’m either not getting notifications at all, or got spammed with reports from the neighbour suburbs. I wish there would be a custom radius input available, or, at least 300m option.

Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

25 issues

App crashes when clicking Pro button

Bug

App crashes (iPhone version 13.3.1)

Bug

Cannot access GPS even with location settings on

Bug

App does not remember Pro member status after iPhone upgrade

Bug

App is not compatible with iOS 8

Bug

App does not remember location after exiting

Bug

App crashes when trying to purchase Pro

Bug

App crashes

Bug

App does not send notifications

Bug

App cannot find location

Bug

App does not ask for location

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App cannot find my location

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App cannot access the Internet

Bug

App uses Internet for map points, not GPS

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App gets hot running in background

Bug

App flattens battery quickly

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No push notifications received

Bug

Cannot send parking duration

Bug

Problem with internet connection

Bug

GPS location can be off

Bug

Cannot delete own parking cop sighting

Bug

Cannot remove/ignore old sightings

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Doesn't send warning

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Doesn't send alert

Bug

Mapkats has more people

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Requested Features

20 requests

Add ticket uploads to find patterns

Feature

Customizable radius for notifications

Feature

Draggable reporting pin for accurate location

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Ability to report sightings anywhere

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Edit parking alarm time without returning to car

Feature

Specify 'motorbike parking'

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Add a tyre marked icon alert

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Push notification for nearing park time

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Ability to adjust current location

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Ability to delete or update reported sightings

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Default setting to remove sightings after a set time

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Display only recent alerts

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Report booze busts, speed traps, and other law enforcement setups

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Navigation function for 'find car'

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Option to purchase Pro from the start, not just in-app

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Confirmation step before sending alert

Feature

Remove/ignore sightings older than a certain time period

Feature

Improve German translation

Feature

Use GPS only for iPod Touch users

Feature

Better communication and marketing

Feature

FAQ

What does ParkPatrol do?

ParkPatrol is a parking reminder app that helps you remember where and when you parked. It also leverages crowd-sourcing to alert you to parking officers reported near your location, helping you avoid tickets. Users can also report officer sightings to contribute to the community.

What are the PRO features in ParkPatrol?

ParkPatrol PRO offers several advanced features, including an expiration alarm for your parking timer, a draggable parking pin to adjust your location, a choice of custom alarm and alert sounds, exclusive pro user icons and badges, and the ability to filter previous officer reports by time range.

Is ParkPatrol free to use?

Yes, ParkPatrol is free to download and use. However, it offers in-app purchase upgrades to ParkPatrol PRO for users who want access to additional features and benefits.

What platforms is ParkPatrol available on?

ParkPatrol is available on iPhone and other popular smartphone platforms, working worldwide. Its functionality relies on Location Services, Notification Services, and Network Connectivity.

How does the community alert system work?

The app's effectiveness relies on users reporting parking officer locations. When you see an officer, you can report it within the app. These reports are then visible to other users within a certain range, provided they have an internet connection and notifications enabled.