# ParkByApp vs U

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParkByApp | U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkbyapp/id1104440562/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-rida/id6748867685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **272** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 109 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Park By App, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474144648) | [Reignsol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631240754) |

## What reviewers say

### ParkByApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkbyapp/id1104440562)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-rida/id6748867685)

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.

**Highlights:** Instant ride booking, Real-time ride tracking, Transparent fare estimates, Secure in-app wallet, Saved favorite locations, Ride history and receipts, Live trip sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParkByApp free?

ParkByApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is U free?

U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ParkByApp or U?

U is rated higher. ParkByApp averages 3.2 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while U averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ParkByApp or U have ads?

Neither ParkByApp nor U shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*