ParkChamp vs CPL Borrow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ParkChamp
Access premium underground parking in downtown Calgary without contracts. Pay only for the time you park, reserve spots in advance, and enjoy live customer support. Avoid circling the block and parking tickets.
- Pay-as-you-go daily/hourly parking
- No contracts required
- Advance reservations for guaranteed stalls
- Pay only for actual parking time
- Live customer support
- Avoid parking tickets
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ParkChamp gives you access to premium underground parking in downtown YYC. No more guessing how long you will stay. No more circling the block. No more contracts. With ParkChamp you... - Pay as you go daily and hourly parking with no contracts - Reserve in advance and have a guaranteed stall - Only pay for the days you actually park - You are only billed for the time you stay - Get help with live customer support - Never get another parking ticket Get the App and gain access to premium underground parking in downtown Calgary.
CPL Borrow
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CPL Borrow is the easiest way to checkout items in your library. No need to carry your library card around or stand in line at the circulation desk. Simply scan your books with your phone or tablet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: CPL Borrow at 3 against ParkChamp's 1. On price, update cadence, 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.
ParkChamp ships an update every 2 weeks, CPL Borrow every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.
| Parameter | ParkChamp | CPL Borrow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 408 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | OneUpMad Productions Inc. | Meescan Inc. |
Bugs and requests
ParkChamp
Reported bugs
12 issues- App regularly freezes, lags, and needs full restart
- Recurring UI and performance bugs
- The one-time code doesn’t work
- Phone number verification does not work
- Support page in app is broken
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- App doesn't consider if parking spot fits a large vehicle
- App charges credit card for parking sessions not used
- App duplicates charges for the same car during the same time
- App keeps charging again after couple days
- App is not able to track parking sessions
- App constantly crashing, won't stay open
- App crashes every time trying to enter or exit
Requested features
6 requests- Save favorite parking locations
- Simplify scanning of signs
- Hands-free or text/call-to-app option to open parkade doors
- CarPlay compatibility
- Monthly parking option on the app
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- Filter for parking locations with EV chargers
CPL Borrow
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ParkChamp
No in-app purchases
CPL Borrow
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ParkChamp free?
Is CPL Borrow free?
Do ParkChamp or CPL Borrow have ads?
Which is updated more often, ParkChamp or CPL Borrow?
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