Pied vs ParkUp App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pied
This app offers a contactless and cashless parking experience, simplifying the process of finding and paying for parking. Its automated technology aims to reduce stress and improve the overall driving experience.
- Contactless parking
- Cashless payment
- Automated parking technology
- Stress-free parking
- Find parking easily
- Remember parking location
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Pied is the easiest cashless parking app with its award-winning contactless parking experience. Our automated parking technology keeps you safe during these times. This app was built with one thing in mind, “bring more delight back to driving and reduce traffic” and that is why it is an award-winning designed app. Simply download the app, set up your profile, and park without the stress of dealing with people, tickets, or remembering where you parked. We keep our users safe through the use of our parking automation technology.
ParkUp App
Find and pay for parking easily with this app. It connects you to nearby lots and garages, helping you discover the best deals and save money. Avoid the stress of searching for parking and paying with cash or machines.
- Find nearby parking lots and garages
- Compare parking rates
- Save money on parking
- Pay for parking via app
- Streamlined parking experience
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Download ParkUp today for a faster and easier way to find and pay for parking. Are you tired of the hassle of driving around searching for parking? ParkUp allows you to access nearby parking lots and garages to find you the best deal and save you money! How does ParkUp save you money? ParkUp allows parking lot operators to onboard they’re location onto our platform to compete for your business. This allows our users to find the best and most competitive rates in town. Download and register in minutes and save time and money forever. No headaches of dealing with cash and parking machines again. Simply pay by app. ParkUp streamlines and simplifies your parking experience by bringing it to the palm of your hand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pied at every 2 weeks against ParkUp App's every 4 months. Pied also leads on rating (3.4 vs 3.1) and review sentiment (69% vs 52%). ParkUp App's advantage is chart position (#143 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Pied holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Pied's written reviews are positive against 52% of ParkUp App's.
Pied ships an update every 2 weeks, ParkUp App every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pied | ParkUp App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (66 ratings) — better | 3.1 (51 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews — better | 51.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 66 — better | 51 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #143 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pied Parker, Inc. | ParkUp Inc |
Customer experience
Pied
ParkUp App
In-app purchases
Pied
No in-app purchases
ParkUp App
No in-app purchases
