ParkByApp vs Douglas Buses
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
Douglas Buses
This app allows students to view real-time bus information and route details directly from their phones, eliminating the need to gather around physical bus boards. Admins can easily update bus locations and route changes through a secure interface.
- Real-time bus location updates
- Detailed bus route information
- Admin password-protected updates
- Accessible from any phone
- Bus route change notifications
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Students can use this app to view the bus board right from their phones. Instead of crowding the board outside, students can just look at the last updated bus information on this app. Students can also see extra details on the bus routes by clicking more info at the bottom of the student screen. Admins can update where the buses are located in the bus loop everyday by inputting a password and the information. The information provided can be accessed from any phone on the student screen. This app includes info on where the bus is located and extra details about buses routes and changes. This app was developed by previous student Riley Tromer Original Developers: Shadi Buchanan and Xander Greyvensteyn. Special Thanks to Mr. Milmed, Mr. Winans, Ms. Farris, Mr. Guzzo, and Katie Degregorio
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Douglas Buses at 3.9 against ParkByApp's 3.2. Douglas Buses also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). ParkByApp's advantage is ratings volume (272 vs 11) and chart position (#205 vs unranked). 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.
Douglas Buses holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParkByApp has 272 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ParkByApp ships an update every 9 months, Douglas Buses weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | ParkByApp | Douglas Buses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (272 ratings) | 3.9 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 272 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Weekly — 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 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Park By App, Inc | Matthew Winans |
Customer experience
ParkByApp
Douglas Buses
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
Douglas Buses
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ParkByApp
No in-app purchases
Douglas Buses
No in-app purchases
