ParkByApp vs SoFloGO
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
SoFloGO
Plan, pay for, and track public transit across South Florida. Seamlessly purchase tickets for Broward County Transit, Miami-Dade Transit, PalmTran, and Tri-Rail. Monitor your bus or train in real-time and view upcoming departure times.
- Plan transit trips
- Pay for tickets
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- View departures
- Multi-agency support
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Plan, pay, and ride in South Florida with the SoFloGO app! Pay for your public transit tickets at Broward County Transit, Miami-Dade Transit, PalmTran, and Tri-Rail. Track your bus or train in real-time, and see the next departures.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ParkByApp at 3.2 against SoFloGO's 2.6. ParkByApp also leads on ratings volume (272 vs 20) and chart position (#209 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.
ParkByApp holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParkByApp has 272 ratings behind it against 20, 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 8% of SoFloGO's.
| Parameter | ParkByApp | SoFloGO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (272 ratings) — better | 2.6 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews — better | 8.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 272 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #209 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 175 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Park By App, Inc | South Florida Regional Transportation Authority |
Customer experience
ParkByApp
SoFloGO
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
SoFloGO
From 20 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient app
- 🚀 Great new app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Not user-friendly when signing up
- 🔒 Multiple web accounts required
- 🔒 Questionable credit card entry screen
- 🐛 Difficult to create an account
- 🐛 Senior discount not applied
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
SoFloGO
Reported bugs
2 issues- Weekend day pass has 4-hour expiration
- Lack of field definitions causing issues
Requested features
2 requests- Add reduced rate fares
- Integrate Apple Pay or similar payment options
In-app purchases
ParkByApp
No in-app purchases
SoFloGO
No in-app purchases
