ParkByApp vs Zybra
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
Zybra
This service offers custom-branded bicycle amenity solutions for various locations, including hospitality, residential communities, and commercial areas. It provides a full-service program through a self-service platform.
- Custom branded bicycles
- Amenity solutions
- Hospitality industry
- Residential communities
- Commercial parks and campuses
- Full service program
- Self-service platform
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Exhale....Explore.....Experience. Zybra provides custom branded bicycle amenity solutions to the hospitality industry, residential communities, as well as commercial parks and campuses. We offer a full service program on a self service platform. Want to ride Zybra at your property? Reach out info@ridezybra.com or check out www.ridezybra.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zybra at 84% against ParkByApp's 10%. Zybra also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (5K vs 272). ParkByApp's advantage is chart position (#205 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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.
Zybra holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zybra has 5K ratings behind it against 272, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of ParkByApp's written reviews are positive against 84% of Zybra's.
ParkByApp ships an update every 9 months, Zybra every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | ParkByApp | Zybra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (272 ratings) | 4.9 (5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | 84.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 272 | 5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #205 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Park By App, Inc | Zybra LLC |
Customer experience
ParkByApp
Zybra
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
Zybra
From 5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚲 Comfortable bikes
- 📍 Convenient locations
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🔔 Helpful features (e.g., distance, time)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bike issues (e.g., loose seats, dysfunctional brakes)
- 🕰️ Confusing rental process (e.g., need to manually end rental)
- 🗺️ Limited coverage area
- 🔒 Privacy concerns (e.g., difficult to delete account)
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
Zybra
Reported bugs
2 issues- Bikes not unlocking
- Rental time continuing to accrue after return
Requested features
3 requests- Allow custom rental durations
- Implement automatic rental end upon docking
- Provide more detailed bike condition feedback
In-app purchases
ParkByApp
No in-app purchases
Zybra
No in-app purchases
