# Prkn — Pay Parking tickets in the UAE

> UAE parking ticket payment via SMS, supporting multiple emirates and car plates. (iPhone/iPad app by fares.net.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prkn/id1476142724 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [fares.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/374050675)
- Category: Utilities, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,303 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: Russian, Hindi, Urdu, American English, Arabic, European Spanish, Malayalam, German (Germany), French (France)
- Released: 2019-08-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prkn/id1476142724/reviews.md

## What is Prkn?

Prkn is an easy and simple app that uses SMS to pay for your parking tickets in the UAE. Each emirate has its SMS number and a unique format to pay parking fees through SMS. This app will facilitate the process for you. You don't need to remember any methods or SMS numbers. Select emirate, select parking zone, a number of hours, then tap to pay.

Easy to use: 
Add your car or more
Select Emirate
Select the area
Select Parking Zone
Select the number of hours and Pay

This App Supports: 
RTA Parking
Abu Dhabi Parking
Sharjah Parking
Ajman Parking
UAE Parking
MAWAQIF Parking
Receive a reminder 15 minutes before ticket expiry 
 
You need to use your Etisalat or Du mobile number to use this app. 
* Share your location on WhatsApp.

Supported car plates: 
Abu Dhabi 
Dubai
Sharjah 
Ajman
Umm Al Quwain
Ras Al Khaimah 
Fujairah
Saudi Arabia 
Bahrain
Kuwait 
Oman  
Qatar

Save your locations (such as your home or office) in one place. 
You can share saved locations later with any WhatsApp Number without saving the number. 

To send to WhatsApp, enter the mobile number or copy it from the phone app and return to Prkn App. 

You can create a QR code for your business card and allow others to scan it.


Disclaimer:
The application does not deduct any amount from any payment for parking. Through the app, you send a text message to the government entity responsible for paid parking in each Emirate, which deducts the tariff of the parking and SMS charges if applicable.

تطبيق واحد لدفع تذاكر مواقف السيارات في دولة الامارات. يسهل عليك عملية دفع رسوم مواقف السيارات في أبوظبي و دبي و الشارقة و عجمان

التطبيق يستخدم نظام الرسائل النصية لدفع قيمة تذكرة المواقف. لكل إمارة رقم خاصة وطريقة خاصة لدفع المواقف خلال إرسال الرسالة النصية. هذا التطبيق سيسهل العملية عليك ولا تحتاج لحفظ اي طريقة أو رقم. 

سهل الاستخدام
أضف سيارتك اًو اكثر من سيارة
اختر الإمارة
اختر المنطقة ورمزها 
حدد عدد الساعات
اضغط و ادفع

دعم لوحات السيارة:
أبوظبي
دبي
الشارقة
عجمان
خورفكان
أم القيوين
رأس الخيمة
الفجيرة
المملكة العربية السعودية
البحرين
الكويت
سلطنة عمان

* شارك موقعك في واتساب بسهولة. 
احفظ مواقعك (مثل منزلك أو عملك) في مكان واحد ، يمكنك مشاركة المواقع المحفوظة لاحقًا على أي رقم WhatsApp دون حفظ الرقم أو يمكنك نسخه واستخدامه في اي منصة.

لإرسال الموقع عن طريق الواتساب اكتب الرقم في الخانة الأولى أو ادخل تطبيق الهاتف و انسخ الرقم و ارجع مرة اخرى إلى التطبيق. 

أسعار الوقود في الإمارات

اخلاء مسؤولية: 
التطبيق لا يخصم أي مبلغ منك عند استخدامه. من خلال التطبيق ،أنت تقوم بإرسال رسالة نصية إلى الجهة الحكومية المسؤولة عن المواقف المدفوعة في كل إمارة ، والتي تقتطع رسوم المواقف ورسوم الرسائل القصيرة (إذا كان ذلك مطبقًا).

## Key features

- Pay parking tickets via SMS
- Supports multiple UAE emirates
- Supports various car plate regions
- Save and share locations
- Parking ticket expiry reminders
- Add multiple cars

## What do users think of Prkn?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient parking payment
- ⛽️ Fuel price option

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🤔 Unclear if payment is successful
- 💤 Lack of response from company

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Payments not registering
- Parking not activated despite payment

**Most requested features**

- Add mobile wallet option
- Improve notification system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 46)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prkn/id1476142724/reviews.md

### 1/5 — ا

*2026-08-07, version 1.8.5*

تطبيق سيء جدا و كان سبب مخالفتي اليوم

### 5/5 — مواقف

*2026-06-11, version 1.8.1*

شكرا لكم على البرنامج السهل و السلس واتمنى التطور و النجاح

### 1/5 — التكرم بإضافه علم الدولة على واجهة التطبيق

*2026-04-23, version 1.7.14*

اضافة على الدوله على التطبيق

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with virgin mobile

*2026-01-22, version 1.7.11*

I use the app, and have a healthy balance on my mobile account.  I get the green bar, I click on arrow to send.  It sends, and I don’t get a notification, and my mobile account is never deleted., app doesn’t work for me, although it works for my friend that has the same iPhone and exact same virgin mobile plan.  Go figure.  Virgin mobile says they’re part of du and this app should work on their phone plan.  Not for me.  PRKN did finally respond.

### 5/5 — ممتاز

*2026-01-07, version 1.7.10*

فك ازمه الصراحه و في زمن الكرونا الواحد يخاف يمسك اجهزه وانا منزلتنه قبل الكرونا ممتاز ممتاز ممتاز شكرا لك 

المسج ما يوصل يحتاج تحسين

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work, no response

*2025-12-13, version 1.7.10*

I use the app, and have a healthy balance on my mobile account.  I get the green bar, I click on arrow to send.  It sends, and I don’t get a notification, and my mobile account is never deleted., app doesn’t work.  Company never responds.  Avoid this app

### 1/5 — Not getting notification text

*2025-12-10*

Been using app, and have no idea if it’s working properly.  I have a balance in my mobile phone wallet that depletes occasionally.  But, when I park and put in the zone and time, I get a sms text that shows a green bar with my plate number and zone.  I never get a sms text that verifies payment was received.  And I’ve emailed PRKN, and crickets.  No response

### 4/5 — راس الخيمة

*2025-11-28, version 1.7.10*

أتمنى اضيفو خيار محفظة بالتطبيق بسبب بعض الاشتراكات في اتصالات لا يوجد نظام رصيد وننجبر نضيف رصيد وينسحب آخر الشهر

### 1/5 — البرنامج سيئ جدا

*2025-01-23, version 1.6.6*

أنا دفعت مدفع للمواقف وخالفوني

### 5/5 — العين جيمي العامرية

*2024-12-11*

أحسنتم وإلي مزيد من الإبتكار والتقدم

## Frequently asked questions about Prkn

### What does the Prkn app do?

Prkn is a utility app designed to simplify the process of paying for parking tickets in the UAE. It uses SMS to facilitate payments for various emirates, eliminating the need to remember specific SMS numbers or formats.

### How do I pay for parking using Prkn?

To pay for parking, you select the emirate, parking zone, and the number of hours you require. The app then facilitates the SMS payment process to the relevant government entity responsible for paid parking.

### Is Prkn free to use?

Yes, the application is free to download and use. The app itself does not deduct any amounts for parking; instead, the government entity responsible for parking will deduct the parking tariff and any applicable SMS charges.

### What regions and car plates does Prkn support?

Prkn supports parking payments for RTA Parking, Abu Dhabi Parking, Sharjah Parking, Ajman Parking, and other UAE parking services. It also supports a wide range of car plates including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and even some from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar.

### Can I save my frequently used parking locations?

Yes, you can save locations such as your home or office within the app. These saved locations can be shared later with any WhatsApp number without needing to save the contact first.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.5 — 2026-08-06

Added Al Jada, Sharjah parking.
Improved Live Activities for more accurate ticket status.
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
إضافة مواقف الجادة في الشارقة.
تحسينات على النشاط المباشر لعرض حالة التذكرة بدقة.
إصلاحات وتحسينات عامة.

### 1.8.4 — 2026-07-30

Added Al Jada, Sharjah parking.
Improved Live Activities for more accurate ticket status.
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
إضافة مواقف الجادة في الشارقة.
تحسينات على النشاط المباشر لعرض حالة التذكرة بدقة.
إصلاحات وتحسينات عامة.

### 1.8.3 — 2026-07-21

Added Al Jada, Sharjah parking.
Improved Live Activities for more accurate ticket status.
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
إضافة مواقف الجادة في الشارقة.
تحسينات على النشاط المباشر لعرض حالة التذكرة بدقة.
إصلاحات وتحسينات عامة.

### 1.8.2 — 2026-07-13

• UI polish
• تحسينات على الواجهة

### 1.8.1 — 2026-05-11

• Added new Dubai parking zones
• UI polish
• إضافة مناطق جديدة لمواقف دبي
• تحسينات على الواجهة

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