Parkingpay vs HandyParken München
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Parkingpay ships an update every 3 months, HandyParken München monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parkingpay | HandyParken München |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (14 ratings) | 4.8 (603 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.1% of reviews | 63.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 603 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digitalparking AG | SWM Services GmbH |
Customer experience
Parkingpay
HandyParken München
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
Parkingpay
No in-app purchases
HandyParken München
No in-app purchases
Questions
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