# Sweepy: NYC Parking App — Never forget to move your car.

> NYC alternate side parking reminders and spot saving. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael del Rosario.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweepy-nyc-parking-app/id6761955308 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael del Rosario](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892191389)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweepy-nyc-parking-app/id6761955308/reviews.md

## What is Sweepy?

Sweepy is the fastest way to stay on top of NYC alternate side parking rules—so you never come back to an orange envelope.

Save your parking spot with one tap. Sweepy automatically looks up your street's cleaning schedule and counts down to your next move. Set a reminder, walk away, and forget about it until you actually need to move your car.

FEATURES
• Always know when to move
Real-time alternate side parking schedules, tailored specifically to your block.
• Pinpoint accuracy
Save exactly where you parked and get alerts for your exact street and side.
• Beat the sweeper
Custom reminders that ping you before street cleaning hits your spot.
• Breathe easy on holidays
Instant alerts the second the city suspends alternate side parking.
• Find the best spots
Scout nearby streets to find spots with the longest parking windows, so you don't have to move for days.
• Share your spot
Send your car's location and the cleaning schedule to anyone via text in one tap.

Built for New Yorkers who are tired of parking anxiety.

## Key features

- Real-time parking schedules
- Custom move reminders
- Save parking spot location
- Find streets with long parking windows
- Holiday parking alerts
- Share car location and schedule

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Sweepy

### What is Sweepy?

Sweepy is a navigation app designed to help New Yorkers manage alternate side parking rules. It provides real-time schedules, custom reminders, and helps users find parking spots with longer windows to avoid tickets.

### How does Sweepy help me avoid tickets?

Sweepy automatically looks up your street's cleaning schedule and sends custom reminders before you need to move your car. It also alerts you instantly when parking rules are suspended for holidays.

### Can Sweepy tell me where I parked?

Yes, Sweepy allows you to save your exact parking spot with one tap. You can then get alerts for your specific street and side, ensuring you remember where your car is.

### Does Sweepy work on Android?

Currently, Sweepy is only available for iPhone. The app is designed to run on iOS devices.

### How often is Sweepy updated?

The latest version of Sweepy is 1.4.2, which was last updated on May 5, 2026. Updates typically address rule changes and app performance.

### What is the rating for Sweepy?

Sweepy has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 2 ratings. This indicates a very positive user sentiment among its current users.

### Is Sweepy free to use?

Yes, Sweepy is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases for additional features or services.

### Can I share my parking information with others using Sweepy?

Yes, Sweepy allows you to share your car's location and the current cleaning schedule with anyone via text message in just one tap.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.2 — 2026-05-05

Fixed issue: App not loading for users located outside the NYC area. 
- Nowe users are greeted with a warning and a text input box to specify a nyc location.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-04-17

no change in build. just uploaded a video in Previews and Screenshots

### 1.3 — 2026-04-17

Fixed "Saved Spot" view.

### 1.2 — 2026-04-16

- Lines show on the "Where did you park" map (not just when parked)                           
  - Parked info in a bottom panel with the map always visible                                   
  - No more Metal buffer overflow from accumulated segments                                   
  - Diagonal stray lines eliminated (single-coord axis-aligned stubs removed)                   
  - Edge-of-radius misaligned lines reduced (fetch box expanded, centroid filter applied)       
  - Segments persist on scroll-back via in-memory cache (instant cache hits)

### 1.1 — 2026-04-16

Fixes to map features. Streamlined UX and Save Parking Flow.
Street & Side Detection
  Built BlockMatcher to resolve a GPS coordinate to the exact street name, borough, and cross-street block. Built
  SideDetector to determine which side of the street (N/S/E/W) the user is on based on their compass heading and
  street orientation.
Fixed Tip Jar

---

*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 2026-06-30.*