ParkByApp vs FPL EVolution
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
FPL EVolution
Locate and navigate to electric vehicle charging stations, view station details like port availability and cost, and initiate charging sessions. Track your charging history, including miles added and expenses.
- Locate nearby charging stations
- Navigate to selected stations
- View charging station details
- Start charging sessions
- Receive charging notifications
- Track charging history and trends
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FPL EVolution® is increasing the number of electric vehicle charging stations throughout Florida by 50 percent and growing an 800-mile network of universal fast chargers conveniently located along major corridors. Download the FPL EVolution app to find and navigate to the closest FPL EVolution charger and start charging. The app is available to FPL customers and guests. Find a Place to Charge: Locate charging stations nearby and get rerouted to the selected station. Charging Station Details: Port availability, energy cost, outages and nearby amenities. Start Charging: Scan the code on any FPL EV charger to connect to the charging station. Get Notified: Receive notifications on your charging session when you enable push notifications. Create a user profile: See your charging history and trends, including miles added and cost.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FPL EVolution at 4.5 against ParkByApp's 3.2. FPL EVolution also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (27% vs 10%). ParkByApp's advantage is chart position (#206 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). 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.
FPL EVolution holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FPL EVolution has 4.6K 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 27% of FPL EVolution's.
ParkByApp ships an update every 9 months, FPL EVolution every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ParkByApp | FPL EVolution |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (272 ratings) | 4.5 (4.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.2% of reviews | 26.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 272 | 4.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #206 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Park By App, Inc | NextEra Energy, Inc |
Customer experience
ParkByApp
FPL EVolution
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
FPL EVolution
From 4.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast charging speed
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🌳 Environmentally friendly
Room to improve
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Unreliable chargers
- 💰 Expensive rates
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🔍 Inaccurate app information
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
FPL EVolution
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes during charging
- Charger disconnections
- Payment processing errors
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to modify WiFi settings
- More detailed charging session data
- Improved app navigation and UI
- Membership/subscription options
In-app purchases
ParkByApp
No in-app purchases
FPL EVolution
No in-app purchases
