# Smart Parking S3 — Find & Pay for parking

> Real-time parking availability finder with navigation. (iPhone/iPad app by Smart Parking Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-parking-s3/id1297829489 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Smart Parking Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/656565914)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 35 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-02-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-parking-s3/id1297829489/reviews.md

## What is Smart Parking S3?

The Smart Parking app helps you find a place to park using live information from the Smart Parking sensor system that has been installed into parking spaces around the world.
 
Using a simple red, amber and, green markers on the live app map, the Smart Parking app provides accurate information about where you are most likely able to find an available parking space. The Smart Parking app reads your smartphone GPS based location then directs you to your chosen parking space location.
 
WHAT CAN IT DO?
Each parking area marker on the map displays a colour and the number of available parking spaces. Simply tapping a map marker will reveal details of the parking spaces in that particular area. This will show you details about the parking spaces such as the hours of operation, tariffs, and other features.
 
You can find parking spaces either by entering an address or using your current location. You can also see alternative parking places near your preferred destination. You can also get directions to your selected parking location by clicking the directions option which connects the Smart Parking app to the turn-by-turn application that you already have available on your smartphone.
 
Key Features
- Find car parking based on your current location
- Real Time updates of car park availability
- Find car parks based on an address search
- Get turn by turn directions to your selected parking
- Filter parking options by type
- View available parking by map or list
- Connects you to other transport alternatives for your trip
 
To use the Smart Parking app you will need to have an Internet data connection.

## Key features

- Live parking availability map
- Real-time sensor data updates
- Search parking by address
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Filter parking by type
- View parking by map or list

## Recent user reviews (10 of 38)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-parking-s3/id1297829489/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work

*2024-10-21*

Trying like a previous customer to use the app to pay at Milton Keynes station. Can’t log in, despite setting up an account with two email addresses. Both verified. 
Nowhere to speak to customer service - have had to leave my car for a prebooked train  and hope I don’t get a PCN (I bet I do)

### 1/5 — Scam! Get out the car park now

*2024-09-10*

The app doesn’t work and we spent over ten minutes trying to get it to work. Long story short- we left after maybe 11-12 minutes and my partner didn’t even leave the car. I now have a fine issued to me. Didn’t receive an initial letter either and now they’re asking for £170. Now I’m on hold for 1 hour 41 minutes. Its 1756 and they shut at 1800. Sickening behaviour

### 1/5 — GET OUT THE CARPARK NOW!!

*2024-09-04*

I stayed in the car park for 11 minutes trying to pay using this app which obviously doesn’t work for anybody given all the one star reviews.  I’ve appealed the charge and told them I couldn’t pay because the app doesn’t work and I’ve still been charged £60!! I can’t believe how unfair and greedy their system is. I read the one star reviews as I was trying to get this app to work… Get out the car park now before it happens to you!!

### 1/5 — Scam??

*2024-08-30*

Recently parked up in one of the car park’s operated by these anuses. Like any normal car park you can pay by an app provided by the company. I’ve downloaded the app and it does not even let you log in through any platform (Facebook,Gmail, iCloud and Guest).
You’ll get a “logging in” message which will spiral for the rest of your life. Clearly something wrong but you are unable to pay for your parking and will ultimately receive a parking charge of £60. Seems like a scam to get more money out of you. Do not use

### 1/5 — Scam

*2024-07-27*

Its a scam. They purposely have built their app not to work so that they charge fine on your waiting time. Moreover, even if you’ve paid for the parking they don’t send the confirmation anywhere. Unfortunately i couldn’t find my receipt and they know most people won’t be able to so they purposely send the fine by adding few mins extra.

### 1/5 — Don’t bother!

*2024-07-14*

Was at Tower Carpark in Newquay Cornwall today (14-July-2024) and spent ages downloading the app, attempted to log in using the guest log in, fails to open anything up, then attempted to log in via Facebook (repeated ‘error’ message), then via email which fails to load anything up at all.
A BIG FAT FAILURE OF AN APP.
Don’t waste your time or phone battery, go get some change and pay with cash!!

### 1/5 — What a waste of time doesn’t work

*2024-07-07*

Tried to pay at cornwall services , tried logging in numerous times and nothing tried clicking the guest login and nothing, biggest waste of time. If you can pay at the machine as the app is absolutely dreadful, deleted it off your phone for best results and use a pay machine.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work.

*2024-06-19*

I downloaded the app to try and pay for parking at Milton Keynes station this morning. 
It does not allow me to get beyond the log in page and having read previous reviews, I am concerned that I will be issued a penalty notice. 
It seems like a scam. 
I have reported to Apple but not sure they will do anything.

### 1/5 — Fraud!!??

*2024-05-26*

I tried using this app for the first time when parking at Milton Keynes train station. I tried to use the guest login option - literally all it does is light up as white when I tap and does nothing else. So it seems this is a fake option?? 
I then signed up using my email address. When I then tried to login in, it just loads on the page and when the ‘loading’ notification stops nothing has changed - I’m still looking at my own email and password (that I had literally just set up) on the sign in page. At this point I was going to be late for my train as I didn’t expect to have this hassle. Cut to a few weeks later I’ve got a £60 fine for not paying my parking fee. HOW was I meant to pay if there is no phone number to call to make a payment over the phone like with RingGo NOR is there a website to pay via?? This seems like fraudulent activity as you are not giving anyone the change to make the smaller payment and forcing people to pay the fine instead!!! Furious.

### 1/5 — 1 star is generous

*2024-05-17*

I don’t write many app reviews. But this app is so very bad I felt compelled to warn off others from wasting their time downloading it. I’m more surprised Apple have allowed something of such poor quality to tarnish their App Store! Words can’t express how bad it is. If you want to experience the frustration and horror I did then fill your boots. Otherwise get away while you still can

## Frequently asked questions about Smart Parking S3

### What does the Smart Parking S3 app do?

The Smart Parking app uses live data from installed sensors to show you where parking spaces are available. It displays this information on a map with color-coded markers indicating availability. You can then get directions to your chosen parking spot.

### How does the app show parking availability?

The app utilizes a network of Smart Parking sensors installed in parking spaces worldwide. These sensors provide real-time updates, which are then translated into simple red, amber, and green markers on the app's map to show the likelihood of finding an available spot.

### Is the Smart Parking S3 app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to download and use. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning you can find and navigate to parking without any additional costs or interruptions.

### What information can I see about a parking area?

When you tap on a parking area marker on the map, you can view details such as the hours of operation, parking tariffs, and other relevant features of that specific parking location. This helps you make an informed decision before heading there.

### Can I get directions to a parking spot?

Yes, the app allows you to get turn-by-turn directions to your selected parking location. It seamlessly connects with your smartphone's existing turn-by-turn navigation application, making it easy to reach your destination.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.8.9 — 2021-11-27

Timer page fixes

### 4.8.6 — 2021-08-18

Various fixes for network service resilience

### 4.8.5 — 2021-07-28

Adjustment of displays to accomodate for 'notch' obstructions.
Fixed timer update if network connectivity is interrupted.
Other minor fixes.

### 4.8.3 — 2021-05-12

Improvements to payment timer functionality.
General maintenance updates

### 4.7.3 — 2021-02-25

Minor bug fixes
Improvements to some user responses and messages.

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