# Platforms vs NCP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Platforms at 67% against NCP's 12%. NCP's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Platforms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NCP asks for nothing beyond the download.

NCP holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NCP has 100 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Platforms's written reviews are positive against 12% of NCP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Platforms | NCP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platforms-faster-information/id1044591401/reviews) | **[4.3 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ncp/id1567539532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **100** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 11.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Will Nash](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044591400) | [National Car Parks Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/522640071) |

## What reviewers say

### Platforms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platforms-faster-information/id1044591401)

Get ahead of the crowds by checking your train platform in advance. This app displays departure information and confirmed platform numbers for London stations, helping you prepare for your journey and avoid last-minute rushes.

**Highlights:** Platform information before departure boards, Departure times displayed, Confirmed platform numbers, Station preparedness, Basic yet functional interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove adverts for a year | $1.99 | one-time |


### NCP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ncp/id1567539532)

Manage all your parking needs in one place. Purchase digital season tickets, pay-as-you-go for parking, and extend your sessions remotely. Features include favorite sites, AutoPay, and in-app customer support.

**Highlights:** Digital season tickets, Ticketless pay-as-you-go parking, Extend parking sessions remotely, Favorite car park sites, AutoPay with VRN, In-app chat support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive app
- 🚀 Helpful auto-popup to scan barcode
- 👍 Great app, easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work, redirects to web
- 🐛 App not recognizing username/password
- 🐛 App not storing login details
- 🐛 App not working, logging out constantly
- 🐛 QR code not working

**Reported bugs**

- App not recognizing account
- Inability to pay in app after getting ticket
- Duplicate parking sessions
- Inconsistent pricing between app and machines

**Requested features**

- Add biometric login options
- Allow saving multiple vehicles
- Improve session management and reminders
- Integrate with car park barriers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Platforms free?

Platforms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NCP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Platforms or NCP?

NCP is rated higher. Platforms averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NCP averages 4.3 from 100 ratings.

### Do Platforms or NCP have ads?

Platforms shows ads; NCP does not.

### Which is updated more often, Platforms or NCP?

Platforms ships an update every 2 months, and NCP every 2 months. Most recently, Platforms was updated on October 25, 2026 and NCP on October 25, 2026.

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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.*