ParkByApp vs VIAVAN
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
VIAVAN
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VIAVAN is the premium commuter shuttle connecting Weston to Brickell — book a seat, track your bus in real time, and ride in comfort. Your first ride is FREE — no promo code needed. BOOK IN SECONDS Browse available routes, pick your departure time, choose your exact seat, and pay securely with Apple Pay or card. MONTHLY PASSES Save up to 25% with Fixed Plans (4 or 5 days/week) or Packages. Perfect for daily commuters. TRACK YOUR BUS LIVE See exactly where your bus is before and during your trip — no more guessing at the stop. YOUR TICKET ON YOUR PHONE A QR code ticket is generated instantly after booking. Just scan and board. EARN FREE RIDES Every 10 trips earns you a free ride automatically. Routes: Weston ↔ Downtown Departures: 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Downtown ↔ Weston Departures: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VIAVAN at weekly against ParkByApp's every 9 months. ParkByApp's advantage is chart position (#209 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 ships an update every 9 months, VIAVAN weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ParkByApp | VIAVAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (275 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 275 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #209 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Park By App, Inc | GEMBEN LLC |
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
VIAVAN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ParkByApp
No in-app purchases
VIAVAN
No in-app purchases
