Hoverlay Browser vs ParkByPlate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hoverlay Browser
Experience augmented reality by overlaying digital content onto your physical space. View art, e-commerce items, and holograms in real size, or place links and media at specific locations to augment events and businesses.
- Camera-based augmented reality
- Overlay digital content in your room
- Place links and media at locations
- Augment events and businesses
- View 3D models and holograms
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Hoverlay’s camera-based Augmented Reality browser extends your browser, social feed, or email to make content appear directly in your room. From art, to e-commerce to holograms, Hoverlay brings digital twins into your space, in real size. Use Hoverlay to also place links, social or professional profiles, contact info, videos, 3d models, audio or images at any location. Augment your next event, popup store, concert or store with content that others can unveil using the Hoverlay camera. To learn about latest Hoverlay news and updates follow @hoverlayAR on Twitter or Instagram, like us on Facebook or check the hoverlay.com webpage. Questions or feedback: feedback@hoverlay.com
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 rating: Hoverlay Browser at 4.4 against ParkByPlate's 3.4. Hoverlay Browser also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 61%). ParkByPlate's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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.
Hoverlay Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Hoverlay Browser's written reviews are positive against 61% of ParkByPlate's.
Hoverlay Browser ships an update every 6 weeks, ParkByPlate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hoverlay Browser | ParkByPlate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (42 ratings) — better | 3.4 (36 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews — better | 61.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | 36 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 410 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hoverlay, Inc. | Park By Plate, LLC |
Customer experience
Hoverlay Browser
ParkByPlate
In-app purchases
Hoverlay Browser
No in-app purchases
ParkByPlate
No in-app purchases
