MyParking vs Canoo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyParking
Easily pay for parking in Calgary using your ParkPlus account. Manage visitor parking sessions for residential permits and save time and money by avoiding cards or coins. Access local business deals when you park.
- Pay for parking sessions
- Manage visitor parking
- Start/end parking sessions
- Manage account details
- View account balance
- Add funds to account
- Access local deals
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About this app Pay for parking in Calgary with a ParkPlus account. Residential Parking Permit users can also manage their visitor parking sessions. Save time and money by paying for parking with your ParkPlus account on-street in Calgary or in any Calgary Parking Authority managed facility. Application Features include: - Start and End parking sessions in ParkPlus zones; no cards or coins required - Only pay for the time you have actually parked for by ending your parking session - Manage the phone numbers associated with your ParkPlus account - Manage the licence plates associated with your ParkPlus account - View your ParkPlus account balance in real-time - Add funds to your ParkPlus account - Retrieve account Activity Reports that provide transactional details - Residential Parking Permit users can Start and Stop their visitor sessions - Access exclusive deals at local YYC businesses when you start a parking session on the app - Apple pay Payment is supported on payment checkout page
Canoo
Discover Canada with curated recommendations for attractions and activities. Access over 2,000 free or discounted experiences nationwide, including parks, museums, and cultural events. Build connections and a sense of belonging in your new home.
- Free entry to 2,000+ Canadian experiences
- Discounts on parks, museums, and events
- Travel savings with VIA Rail
- Exclusive member-only perks
- Curated partner offers
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Canoo is a unique app that connects newcomers with their new home, Canada, through handpicked recommendations for the best things to see and do. It is your companion to explore, save, and feel at home. Around one million members enjoy free or discounted access to more than 2,000 experiences across the country. This includes parks, museums, historic sites, arts and culture, sports events, science centres, and more, along with member-only perks and offers curated with our partners. When newcomers see and experience what Canada has to offer, they build connections and a sense of home. More than 85 percent of Canoo members report a stronger sense of belonging in Canada after experiencing Canoo. You’ve made it here. Let Canoo open more doors. Let’s explore Canada. What you get with Canoo • Free entry to more than 2,000 of the best experiences in Canada, including parks, festivals, museums, historical sites, performing arts and sports events, and more. • Savings on travel with VIA Rail, for you and up to four children • Exclusive member-only perks and offers curated with our partners Who can join • Age 18 or older • Became a Canadian citizen in the last 365 days or a Permanent Resident in the last 5 years Membership Canoo membership now lasts beyond one year, with benefits that continue to evolve over time so you can keep discovering more of Canada. NEED HELP? Contact Canoo Support to solve your issue before posting a review: https://canoo.zendesk.com/hc/en-ca/requests/new About Canoo Canoo is delivered by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, a national charity empowering newcomers feel at home in Canada.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Canoo at 48% against MyParking's 3%. Canoo also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). MyParking's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (16K vs 333). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Canoo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyParking has 16K ratings behind it against 333, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of MyParking's written reviews are positive against 48% of Canoo's.
MyParking ships an update every 2 months, Canoo every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | MyParking | Canoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (16K ratings) | 4.8 (333 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 3.3% of reviews | 48.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16K — better | 333 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Calgary Parking Authority | Institute for Canadian Citizenship |
Customer experience
MyParking
Canoo
User reviews
MyParking
From 16K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Great and efficient app
- ⭐ Easy to use
- ⭐ Sharing plates feature
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🤦♂️ Terrible user interface and user experience
- 🤑 Minimum $25 deposit requirement
- 🔒 Unable to add/manage multiple accounts and license plates
- 🕰️ No in-app notifications for expiring sessions
Canoo
From 333 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Smooth experience
- 💡 Welcoming for newcomers
- 🚀 Helpful customer support
- 👍 Easy check-in
Room to improve
- 🐛 Scanning issues
- 🐛 Registration problems
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Limited coverage in certain areas
Bugs and requests
MyParking
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to add license plates due to keyboard issues
- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Login and password reset issues
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices and networks
Requested features
5 requests- Allow custom deposit amounts
- Implement automatic session end notifications
- Support for multiple accounts and license plates
- Integrate with mobile wallets and payment methods
- Improve overall app responsiveness and stability
Canoo
Reported bugs
4 issues- Scanning PR card not working
- Registration process not functioning
- App crashing on check-in
- Incompatibility with newer OS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to manually enter information
- More comprehensive coverage of attractions
- Improved filtering and search functionality
- Expanded eligibility beyond newcomers
In-app purchases
MyParking
No in-app purchases
Canoo
No in-app purchases








