Comparison

Parkingpay vs Schwarz

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

Schwarz

Discover amenities and activities at a resort in Tirol, Austria. Book tee times, explore hiking and cycling routes, and learn about spa treatments and yoga retreats. Access information on local attractions and events.

Highlights
  • Activity planning (hiking, cycling, skiing)
  • Golf tee time booking
  • Spa and wellness information
  • Yoga class schedules
  • Resort amenities details
  • Local attraction access
Features
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Alpenresort Schwarz Here, everything is guided by the vision: "We create space for warm encounters, well-being and personal development". The Alpenresort Schwarz in Mieming, Tirol, offers guests with a wide variety of interests all the amenities they expect on their holidays. Year-round activities for guests to enjoy on their own or with professional guidance are just the beginning: the available options range from hikes and bicycle tours in summer to guided cross-country tours and ski safaris in winter. Consult the app to find out more. 27-hole golf course Golfpark Mieminger Plateau, situated adjacent to the Alpenresort Schwarz, opens its gates as early as March, while the mountain peaks are still dusted in white. Enjoy 27 magnificent fairways for an unparalleled golfing experience. Use the app to book your tee times and find out about opening hours and special events. The countless benefits available to holders of the Welcome Card for the sun-drenched Mieming plateau include access to a public bus to Innsbruck, various ropeways, cultural offers and more. For details, see innsbruck.info. The resort The picturesque hotel garden features two natural swimming pond and stunning views of the mountain range. It is the heart and soul of the resort and has won the State Tourism Prize for Tirol’s most beautiful hotel garden. Visitors seeking health, well-being and relaxation are well looked after at the ME SENSE spa, which spans an area of 5,500 m². It includes the Sauna Village, which consists of alpine chalets, seven sauna and heat cabins and seven quiet rooms with magnificent, panoramic vistas. A hot water pool and a mountain lake for swimming complete the tranquil spa landscape. The water worlds comprise nine indoor and outdoor pools, which are separated into a family water worlds and a relaxing water world. For another absolute highlight, visit the 25-metre infinity pool located on the roof terrace. The philosophy behind our exclusive ME SENSE line of organic, natural cosmetics is: care for your life. Its wholesome treatments achieve immediately visible and lasting results. To complete the range of spa services, our healthcare experts offer exercise and relaxation courses. Yoga is at the centre of the programme. Our yoga teachers run classes up to nine times a week and several-day intensive retreats multiple times a year. Guests attending during the exclusive ME Holistic Days get to learn expert knowledge within the scope of a holistic concept. Browse our app for individual health services. The Pirktl family loves giving their guests unforgettable holidays, no matter who visits: young and old, single travellers, couples in need of relaxation, families with children. Family holidays Even parents can relax in peace here, safe in the knowledge that their children are in good hands at all times. Our committed and creative team are happy to look after your little ones. They offer your children a wide range of activities for all ages: visits to the petting zoo, fun and excitement on the adventure playground, adventures in nature for the whole family, fun in the pools of our Schwarz family water world and plenty more. All-day child care is available for children from the age of 3. We also offer a crèche for children aged 1 to 3 from Monday to Friday. See the app for all programme details. In the culinary department, we value balanced, healthy and delicious meals. Our Genusswelt comprises multiple rooms with individual designs and a front cooking area. It features some nooks that you might not expect from a restaurant – the florist’s shop and the bookshop, for instance. To see what is on the menu today, have a look at the app. The resort also includes the Greenvieh golf and à-la-carte restaurant and the picturesque Stöttlalm mountain hut. You are welcome to book a table through the app. Download the app now and take advantage of all it has to offer.

Screenshots

Parkingpay1 screens
Schwarz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Schwarz at 100% against Parkingpay's 8%. Schwarz also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Parkingpay's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parkingpay ships an update every 3 months, Schwarz every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Parkingpay versus Schwarz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParkingpaySchwarz
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB89 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDigitalparking AGAlpenresort Schwarz

Customer experience

Parkingpay

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

Schwarz

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Parkingpay

No in-app purchases

None

Schwarz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Parkingpay free?
Parkingpay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Schwarz free?
Schwarz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Parkingpay or Schwarz have ads?
Neither Parkingpay nor Schwarz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parkingpay or Schwarz?
Parkingpay ships an update every 3 months, and Schwarz every 5 weeks. Most recently, Parkingpay was updated on October 24, 2026 and Schwarz on October 11, 2026.

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