PGC311 vs ParkByPlate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PGC311
Access county services, numbers, and information easily. This app offers a unified platform for residents and visitors to find essential county resources.
- Access county services
- Find county numbers
- Search for county information
- One-stop service experience
- Information for residents and visitors
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Prince George’s County 311 Call Center Operation provides a one-stop service experience for constituents, residents and visitors searching for county services, numbers, and information.
ParkByPlate
This app simplifies finding and paying for parking. Scan QR codes to locate nearby spots, make cashless payments, and track your parking history and expenses. Receive expiration reminders for a stress-free experience.
- QR code scanning for parking access
- Seamless cashless payments
- Detailed payment history
- Parking session history tracking
- Smart parking expiration notifications
- Accessible design features
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Welcome to ParkByPlate – your go-to parking solution! Simply scan the QR code, and effortlessly find and pay for the nearest parking spot in your location. Enjoy stress-free parking with real-time availability, seamless payments, and the convenience you deserve. 1) QR Code Scanning: Instantly access nearby parking lots by scanning a QR code. No more searching – your parking solution is just a scan away. 2) Effortless Payments: Pay for your parking session seamlessly through the app. Enjoy cashless transactions for a smoother experience – no more scrambling for change. 3) Payment History: Keep track of your parking expenses with detailed receipts. Access your payment history for easy reference and reimbursement. 4) Parking History: Keep track of your parking history, making it easy to review past locations, expenses, and duration. 5) Smart Notifications: Receive timely reminders for parking expiration. Stay informed and in control of your parking experience. 6) Accessible Design: ParkByPlate is designed with inclusivity in mind, offering accessibility features for users with different needs. Everyone deserves stress-free parking! Discover a new level of convenience in urban mobility – download ParkByPlate today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ParkByPlate at 61% against PGC311's 0%. ParkByPlate also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
ParkByPlate holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PGC311's written reviews are positive against 61% of ParkByPlate's.
PGC311 ships an update every 7 months, ParkByPlate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PGC311 | ParkByPlate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (32 ratings) | 3.4 (36 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 61.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 36 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prince George's County Govt. | Park By Plate, LLC |
Customer experience
PGC311
ParkByPlate
In-app purchases
PGC311
No in-app purchases
ParkByPlate
No in-app purchases
