# MPLS Parking vs MetroRide MSP

The clearest difference is rating: MetroRide MSP at 5.0 against MPLS Parking's 4.6. MetroRide MSP also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). MPLS Parking's advantage is ratings volume (47K vs 1) and chart position (#168 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MetroRide MSP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MPLS Parking has 47K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MPLS Parking | MetroRide MSP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mpls-parking/id1009365391/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metroride-msp/id6742460385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#168** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Minneapolis](https://appshunter.io/developer/576002170) | [Metropolitan Council](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153451925) |

## What reviewers say

### MPLS Parking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mpls-parking/id1009365391)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Easily pay for parking, find your parked car, and receive snow emergency alerts. Extend parking time remotely and manage your vehicles all from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Mobile parking payments, Find my car feature, Parking time extensions, Event parking, Snow Emergency Alerts, Face ID authentication

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and convenient
- 🕰️ Ability to extend parking remotely
- 💳 Multiple payment options
- 🗺️ Helpful map features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality
- 🔑 Frequent log-out issues
- 💳 Payment method problems
- 🗺️ Inaccurate map locations

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated charges for failed transactions
- Inability to change default vehicle or payment
- Parking zone information not matching actual location

**Requested features**

- Interactive lock screen widget
- Saved parking history and favorites
- Parking availability information
- Improved accessibility


### MetroRide MSP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metroride-msp/id6742460385)

This app allows paratransit passengers to manage their trips online. Users can book, cancel, and confirm rides, view vehicle locations, and update personal information. Access is granted using existing login credentials.

**Highlights:** Book trips online, Cancel trips online, Confirm trips online, View vehicle location, Review and edit personal information, Login with existing credentials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MPLS Parking free?

MPLS Parking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MetroRide MSP free?

MetroRide MSP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MPLS Parking or MetroRide MSP?

MetroRide MSP is rated higher. MPLS Parking averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while MetroRide MSP averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MPLS Parking or MetroRide MSP have ads?

Neither MPLS Parking nor MetroRide MSP shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*