# ParkAlbany vs Mid

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mid at 100% against ParkAlbany's 48%. Mid also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 23 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ParkAlbany's advantage is ratings volume (339 vs 4). 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.

Mid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParkAlbany has 339 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of ParkAlbany's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mid's.

ParkAlbany ships an update every 23 months, Mid monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParkAlbany | Mid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkalbany/id1235139961/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mid-hudson-libraries/id6738960393/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **339** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 108 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Albany Parking Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494729809) | [Mid-Hudson Library System](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770320161) |

## What reviewers say

### ParkAlbany

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkalbany/id1235139961)

Manage your parking experience directly from your smartphone. Avoid meters and loose change by paying for your parking session through the app. Receive notifications and extend your time remotely.

**Highlights:** Pay for parking sessions via smartphone, Receive low parking time notifications, Extend parking sessions remotely, View parking history, Receive email receipts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for parking
- 👍 Simplifies parking process
- 👍 Good for extending parking time
- 👍 No need to feed meter

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently not working
- 🐛 Payment issues with cards
- 🐛 Network errors
- 🐛 App won't load
- 🐛 15-minute lockout period

**Reported bugs**

- App experiences technical issues
- App issues after trying to pay for parking
- App gives error about payment method
- App won't load
- Network error

**Requested features**

- Update app icon for dark mode
- Allow payment for minimum 20 or 30 minutes
- Mention state in app description


### Mid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mid-hudson-libraries/id6738960393)

Manage your library account, search the catalog, and borrow digital content like eBooks and eAudiobooks. Discover library events, get directions, and receive important notifications.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Manage account, Download eBooks and eAudiobooks, Place holds, Find library events and hours, Store multiple library cards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParkAlbany free?

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

### Is Mid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ParkAlbany or Mid?

Mid is rated higher. ParkAlbany averages 4.7 out of 5 from 339 ratings, while Mid averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ParkAlbany or Mid have ads?

Neither ParkAlbany nor Mid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParkAlbany or Mid?

ParkAlbany ships an update every 23 months, and Mid monthly. Most recently, ParkAlbany was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mid on October 30, 2026.

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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.*