ParkByApp vs Parking Payments
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
Parking Payments
This app simplifies paying for parking with secure mobile payment options. It helps users find available parking, view rates and restrictions, and manage payment methods, including discounts and promotional codes. Enjoy a convenient, cashless parking experience.
- Secure mobile payment options
- Real-time parking availability
- Detailed parking rate information
- Manage payment methods and discounts
- Navigation to parking locations
- Customer support
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Smart, secure payment services that make it easy to pay for parking. Introducing ParkingPayment.com! Our cutting-edge parking app, designed to revolutionise the way you find and manage parking. Our app offers a seamless and hassle-free experience, allowing you to effortlessly navigate city streets and crowded parking lots with ease. Easily navigate to your destination via Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze. Our intuitive and user-friendly interface provides real-time information on parking availability, helping you locate nearby parking spaces quickly and efficiently. The app also provides detailed information about parking rates, hours of operation, and any special conditions or restrictions, ensuring you have all the necessary information at your fingertips. Plus, parkers can manage all of your payment options within the app and apply discounts from local vendors, as well as, other promotional codes to their parking sessions. Gone are the days of fumbling for loose change or worrying about expired parking meters. Our app offers seamless mobile payment options, allowing you to pay for your parking directly from your smartphone. Say hello to convenient and cashless transactions and make parking a breeze. Safety At ParkingPayments.com we prioritize your safety and security. Our app provides real-time updates on parking lot occupancy, helping you choose well-lit and secure parking areas. User Support ParkingPayments.com also offers customer support 5 days a week, allowing your parkers to notify us of any parking-related issues. Simply submit a ticket at: support@parkingpayments.com Join ParkingPayments.com’s satisfied users who have already embraced the convenience and simplicity of our parking app. Download our app today and experience stress-free parking like never before. Say hello to a seamless parking experience with our innovative parking app. Add Parking Payments to your Parking Lots and Garages Looking to add ParkingPayments.com to your payment sources at your lot? Contact our sales team at info@parkingpayments.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Parking Payments at 4.6 against ParkByApp's 3.2. Parking Payments also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 275). ParkByApp's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, 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.
Parking Payments holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 275 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of ParkByApp's written reviews are positive against 15% of Parking Payments's.
ParkByApp ships an update every 9 months, Parking Payments every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ParkByApp | Parking Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (275 ratings) | 4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | 14.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 275 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #198 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 212 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Park By App, Inc | Conservatech International Inc |
Customer experience
ParkByApp
Parking Payments
User reviews
ParkByApp
From 275 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
Parking Payments
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💰 Economical pricing with promotions
- ⚡ Simple and easy to use experience
- ✅ Reliable parking solution
Room to improve
- 🐛 Poor app optimization and performance
- ❌ Confusing and poorly designed user interface
- 📱 Frequent technical errors and crashes
- 💳 Billing and accounting system issues
- 📞 Lack of customer support and contact options
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
Parking Payments
Reported bugs
9 issues- QR code scanning requires multiple attempts
- App crashes and won't open
- Password update functionality broken
- Login authentication failures
- Confirmation code not received during registration
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- Error message 'Something is wrong' with no explanation
- App logs out users unexpectedly
- Inconsistent app performance across devices
- Mobile website equally non-functional
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to extend parking time from app without returning to car
- Improved customer support contact system
- Better error messages with explanations and solutions
- Faster QR code scanning functionality
- Notification system for parking time reminders
In-app purchases
ParkByApp
No in-app purchases
Parking Payments
No in-app purchases
