Comparison

Parkingpay vs HandyParken München

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Parkingpay

This app simplifies paying for paid parking spaces across Switzerland. It eliminates the need for physical tickets, allowing users to manage parking directly from their smartphone or with a special badge for seamless entry and exit. Payment is cashless and can be made through various methods.

Highlights
  • Automated parking payments
  • Supports over 970 locations in Switzerland
  • Smartphone as parking meter
  • Badge for barrier entry/exit
  • Cashless billing
  • Multiple payment options
  • Manage closed user groups
Features
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The Parkingpay app is the easiest way to use all types of paid parking spaces and pay for them automatically. EVERYWHERE Already over 1'200 locations in Switzerland (cities, shopping centres and multi-storey car parks). EASY No ticket necessary. Your smartphone is your parking meter. In the multi-storey car park you can comfortably drive in and out with your badge. CASHLESS Easy billing via your Parkingpay account. Also for companies as a collective account. Means of payment TWINT, Apple Pay, credit & debit cards, PostFinance, bank/post office transfer, inpayment slip, invoice (companies only). Parkingpay badge Enables convenient entry and exit of parking spaces with barriers. Is there a problem? We will be happy to help you: info@parkingpay.ch

About

HandyParken München

Purchase parking tickets digitally and cashless for paid parking spaces in Munich. Save time by avoiding parking meters and searching for change. Manage parking time, costs, and receive reminders directly on your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Digital parking ticket purchase
  • Cashless payment
  • Start/stop parking time
  • Fixed duration parking
  • Parking time and cost overview
  • Find your car location
  • Map with parking information
Features
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With the HandyParken Munich app, you can conveniently purchase your parking ticket via smartphone – flexible, digital and cashless for paid parking spaces on Munich’s streets. App features Save time: No searching for parking meters, no need for small change. Start your parking ticket easily via the app – directly from your car. No extra costs: There are no additional fees for purchasing and paying for digital parking tickets. FlexParken or FixParken: - FlexParken: Set your parking time to the exact minute using the start/stop function. - FixParken: Buy a parking ticket for a fixed duration, just like at the parking meter – only digital. Keep everything in view: Parking time, costs and reminders are displayed clearly, so you always have full control. Find your car easily: Your vehicle’s location is automatically saved – ideal if you need help finding your car again. Better orientation in the city: The app shows you useful information directly on the map: - Disabled parking spaces - Resident parking zones - No stopping zones - Your own parking permit area - Sharing and public transport offers in real time - Charging stations including availability - Park & Ride facilities - Current SWM construction sites This way, you always have an overview of your surroundings and can quickly find a suitable parking space. Everyday comfort features: - Apple Pay for fast payment - Lock screen & home screen widgets - Light & dark mode - Enhanced accessibility Digital control: Once you have purchased a digital parking ticket, there is nothing more you need to do. Enforcement is done automatically via your vehicle registration number. You can access a summary of all your bookings at any time in the app. Always up to date: We are continuously developing the HandyParken Munich app to make it even faster, more convenient and easier to use.

Screenshots

Parkingpay1 screens
HandyParken München4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HandyParken München at 63% against Parkingpay's 8%. HandyParken München also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (603 vs 14). Parkingpay's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HandyParken München holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HandyParken München has 603 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Parkingpay's written reviews are positive against 63% of HandyParken München's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parkingpay ships an update every 3 months, HandyParken München monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Parkingpay versus HandyParken München: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParkingpayHandyParken München
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (14 ratings)4.8 (603 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.1% of reviews63.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14603 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigitalparking AGSWM Services GmbH

Customer experience

Parkingpay

All ratings14 ratings
Positive7.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative78.6%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive8.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative83.8%

HandyParken München

All ratings603 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.5%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive63.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative34.0%

Bugs and requests

Parkingpay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HandyParken München

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes immediately on startup (iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18.1.1)
  • App not opening on latest iOS versions
  • Payment failures and declined credit cards without clear reason
  • Parking sessions not properly recorded/ended, resulting in overcharges
  • Unexpected logouts during active parking sessions
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  • Login button becomes grayed out and non-functional
  • App requires constant reinstallation and password resets
  • Payment method gets removed from account unexpectedly
  • Parking end confirmation not registered, causing incorrect billing
  • Stop button changing to start button without user action
  • Slow login and registration processes
  • Map continues showing route to parking location after session ends
  • Notification permission prompt repeats excessively despite user declining

Requested features

14 requests
  • English language support (most frequently requested)
  • Apple Pay and PayPal payment options
  • Automatic parking stop when leaving vehicle location (geofencing)
  • SMS/push notification reminders when parking time is about to expire
  • Automatic parking session termination upon vehicle departure
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  • Ability to cancel/end active parking sessions
  • Consolidated monthly invoices instead of individual receipts
  • Payment method selection per vehicle profile
  • Clear marking of resident-only parking zones
  • Confirmation prompt before purchasing parking ticket
  • Support for older iOS versions
  • Ability to change language settings
  • Integration with Apple Keychain for easier login
  • Website-based emergency parking session termination

In-app purchases

None

Parkingpay

No in-app purchases

None

HandyParken München

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Parkingpay free?
Parkingpay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HandyParken München free?
HandyParken München is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Parkingpay or HandyParken München?
HandyParken München is rated higher. Parkingpay averages 1.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while HandyParken München averages 4.8 from 603 ratings.
Do Parkingpay or HandyParken München have ads?
Neither Parkingpay nor HandyParken München shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parkingpay or HandyParken München?
Parkingpay ships an update every 3 months, and HandyParken München monthly. Most recently, Parkingpay was updated on September 12, 2026 and HandyParken München on September 22, 2026.

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