ParkByApp vs ParkStAug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ParkByApp
Easily pay for and manage your parking sessions directly from your smartphone. Avoid the hassle of meters and receive notifications before your session expires. Extend your parking time remotely to accommodate changing plans.
- Pay for parking on the go
- Extend parking sessions remotely
- Receive parking session expiry alerts
- View future parking rates
- Manage parking history
- Receive email receipts
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No more digging for coins. This is how parking should be. Pay, extend, and manage your parking session with just a few taps. It’s easy! PAY ON THE GO Pay quickly and securely with your smartphone. - Time's precious, stop wasting it feeding a meter. - Forget refilling the meter in the rain or braving the cold. NO PRICE SURPRISES See when parking rates will change in the future – even when there’s free parking! - Receive email receipts at the end of your parking session. - Expenses made easy, manage your parking history through the mobile app. STRESS-FREE PARKING Get alerts when your parking session is about to end. - Stop worrying about how much time is left on the meter, we have you covered. NO NEED TO RUSH Add time to your parking session directly from your phone.* - Your plans change, your parking spot shouldn't. Simply extend your parking session via our app. -------- GET STARTED TODAY 1. Download ParkByApp. 2. Park where you see ParkByApp signs. 3. Pay for your parking session from your phone. 4. Relax, welcome to parking as it should be. -------- COMING SOON The ParkByApp app is not done yet! We're constantly updating the app based on your feedback. -------- APP PERMISSIONS - Location Services (optional): Used to quickly provide nearby parking zones. * where applicable
ParkStAug
Easily pay for and manage your parking sessions directly from your smartphone. Avoid feeding meters and receive alerts before your session expires. Extend your parking time remotely and view future rate changes.
- Pay for parking on the go
- Extend parking sessions remotely
- Receive parking session end alerts
- View future parking rates
- Manage parking history
- Receive email receipts
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No more digging for coins. This is how parking should be. Pay, extend, and manage your parking session with just a few taps. It’s easy! PAY ON THE GO Pay quickly and securely with your smartphone. - Time's precious, stop wasting it feeding a meter. - Forget refilling the meter in the rain. NO PRICE SURPRISES See when parking rates will change in the future – even when there’s free parking! - Receive email receipts at the end of your parking session. - Expenses made easy, manage your parking history through the mobile app. STRESS-FREE PARKING Get alerts when your parking session is about to end. - Stop worrying about how much time is left on the meter, we have you covered. NO NEED TO RUSH Add time to your parking session directly from your phone.* - Your plans change, your parking spot shouldn't. Extend your parking session via our app. -------- GET STARTED TODAY 1. Download the ParkStAug app. 2. Park where you see ParkStAug app signs. 3. Pay for your parking session from your phone. 4. Relax, welcome to parking as it should be. -------- COMING SOON The ParkStAug app is not done yet! We're constantly updating the app based on your feedback. -------- APP PERMISSIONS - Location Services (optional): Used to quickly provide nearby parking zones. * where applicable -------- In accordance with section 316.1964, Florida Statutes, persons with a disabled parking permit or license plate are exempt from parking fees in City of St. Augustine metered parking spaces.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ParkStAug at 4.2 against ParkByApp's 3.2. ParkStAug also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). ParkByApp's advantage is chart position (#205 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.
ParkStAug holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 272 and 213 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 10% and 9% positive.
ParkByApp ships an update every 9 months, ParkStAug every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ParkByApp | ParkStAug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (272 ratings) | 4.2 (213 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews — better | 8.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 272 — better | 213 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #205 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Park By App, Inc | City of St. Augustine, FL |
Customer experience
ParkByApp
ParkStAug
User reviews
ParkByApp
From 272 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick and convenient payment process
- ⏰ Ability to extend parking remotely from phone
- 📱 Easy-to-use interface with simple instructions
- 🔔 Parking expiration notifications
- 📊 Parking history tracking available
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently and is unstable
- ❌ Network errors prevent payment processing
- 💳 Credit card registration fails repeatedly
- 🚫 Limited parking time increment options (forced 2+ hour minimums)
- 💰 Significantly overpriced compared to competitors and kiosks
ParkStAug
From 213 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works well enough for overtime parking
- 👍 Always get a text to add money
Room to improve
- 😞 No Apple Pay support
- 😞 Does not accept valid credit cards
- 😞 Payment methods have challenges
- 😞 App does not work
- 😞 Cannot extend parking from app
Bugs and requests
ParkByApp
Reported bugs
13 issues- App crashes on launch and during use
- Network error messages blocking payment attempts
- Credit card information not saved correctly or shows wrong number
- PIN entry causes app to close automatically
- Zone selection screen unresponsive on iOS devices
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- Time selection interface fails to appear
- App does not work in certain countries despite being advertised
- Kiosk machines unable to read cards
- Kiosk machines do not print receipts
- App does not accept payment despite multiple attempts
- Slow and sluggish performance
- Registration process hangs indefinitely
- Car addition feature non-functional on iPhone with latest iOS
Requested features
8 requests- Apple Pay and digital wallet integration
- Apple Watch app support
- Hourly parking rate options instead of fixed increments
- Search feature for parking zones
- Better zone code visibility and accessibility
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- Responsive customer support phone line
- International payment method support
- Automatic refund system for disputed charges
ParkStAug
Reported bugs
5 issues- Invalid card error
- Network failures when adding debit card
- App deletes typed digits when switching apps
- App does not work when phone reception is spotty
- App does not send SMS or email to register
Requested features
12 requests- Add Apple Pay support
- Allow using existing parking apps
- Accept American Express
- Sign In with Apple
- Apple Pay in-app
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- Take American Express
- Make banner stay visible longer
- Prompt when session is about to expire
- Inform about resuming fees after hours
- Allow local discount ParkNow card use
- Allow ParkNow card use
- Adjust parking time more flexibly
In-app purchases
ParkByApp
No in-app purchases
ParkStAug
No in-app purchases
