ParkByApp vs U
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
U
Book and track rides with upfront fare estimates and transparent pricing breakdowns. Save favorite locations, manage payments securely, and share your trip status for enhanced safety.
- Instant ride booking
- Real-time ride tracking
- Transparent fare estimates
- Secure in-app wallet
- Saved favorite locations
- Ride history and receipts
- Live trip sharing
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Urida is a ride-hailing app built for reliable, transparent rides — wherever you're headed. BOOK IN SECONDS Set your pickup and drop-off, pick your vehicle class, and see your fare estimate before you confirm. No guessing games. TRACK YOUR RIDE Watch your driver arrive in real time, see their profile and contact info, and get status updates every step of the way — from "driver assigned" to "trip complete." TRANSPARENT PRICING Every fare is broken down: base fare, distance, time, and any applicable surcharges or discounts. Hospital trips and student riders get automatic discounts. Airport surcharges and night-time rates are clearly disclosed — never hidden. WALLET & PAYMENTS Top up your in-app wallet, save your cards securely, and send ride credit to friends or family. View your full transaction history any time. YOUR ADDRESSES, SAVED Save Home, Work, and other favorite locations for faster booking. RIDE HISTORY & RECEIPTS Every trip comes with a full invoice breakdown. Repeat a past ride in one tap. SAFETY & SUPPORT Share your live trip with friends or family, rate your driver after every ride, and reach support directly in-app. Download Urida and get moving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: U at 5.0 against ParkByApp's 3.2. U also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). ParkByApp's advantage is ratings volume (272 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.
U holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParkByApp has 272 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | ParkByApp | U |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (272 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 272 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Park By App, Inc | Reignsol |
Customer experience
ParkByApp
U
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
U
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ParkByApp
No in-app purchases
U
No in-app purchases
