PayMyPark vs Flex BUSIT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PayMyPark
Easily pay for parking by finding a spot, paying for the time used, and extending remotely. Avoid tickets and the hassle of finding coins or returning to your car. Supports various parking types and offers business accounts.
- Remote parking time extension
- Start-stop payment for used time
- Pay by Space and coupon parking
- Business accounts for multiple vehicles
- Parking expiry alerts
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Paying for parking has never been so easy! Download the free app, find a parking space, then pay and walk away. Only pay for the time you use, and extend remotely if you need. Choose to pay per session as a casual user, or save on transaction fees by creating an account and using a stored balance. Benefits of PayMyPark: • Receive an alert when your paid parking is about to expire and extend your time remotely (time restrictions apply) • Only pay for the time you’ve used with the handy start-stop function (on account) • Use for Pay by Space and coupon parking • Businesses can simplify their parking costs with one account for all vehicles PayMyPark makes parking hassles a thing of the past. No more driving around looking for a parking space, finding coins, or rushing back to your car. And no more tickets to display. Available for street parking and carparks managed by Wellington City Council, New Plymouth District Council, Tauranga City Council, Hamilton City Council, Hutt City Council, Timaru District Council, Dunedin City Council, Waitaki District Council, Gore District Council, Christchurch City Council and Nelson City Council. Contact us at info@paymypark.com. Terms and Conditions are available at https://www.paymypark.com/terms_conditions.aspx (New Zealand)
Flex BUSIT
On-demand transportation services are available in the Waikato region using smaller, accessible vehicles. This service offers an affordable, convenient, and safe travel option as part of the BUSIT network.
- On-demand rides
- Accessible vehicles
- Affordable fares
- Convenient travel
- Safe transport option
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Flex is BUSIT on demand within the Waikato region. With smaller, accessible vehicles, Flex is there when you need it. Flex provides an affordable, convenient, and safe transport option. For more information, call 0800 205 305, or visit busit.co.nz/flex Flex is part of Waikato Regional Council's BUSIT network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flex BUSIT at 25% against PayMyPark's 11%. PayMyPark's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). 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.
PayMyPark ships an update monthly, Flex BUSIT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PayMyPark | Flex BUSIT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (44 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arthur D Riley & Co Ltd | Via Transportation, Inc. |
Customer experience
PayMyPark
Flex BUSIT
Bugs and requests
PayMyPark
Reported bugs
5 issues- Verification email never received
- Credit card scanning feature not working
- Inability to log in or reset password
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to save credit card information
- Integration with Apple Pay and other digital wallets
- Improved GPS and location-based features
- More intuitive and user-friendly interface
- Better notification system for parking expiration
Flex BUSIT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PayMyPark
No in-app purchases
Flex BUSIT
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PayMyPark free?
Is Flex BUSIT free?
Do PayMyPark or Flex BUSIT have ads?
Which is updated more often, PayMyPark or Flex BUSIT?
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