Asbury PARK vs RidePATH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Asbury PARK
Manage your parking sessions directly from your smartphone. Pay for parking, extend your session remotely, and receive alerts before your time expires. Avoid feeding meters and enjoy a more convenient parking experience.
- Pay for parking on the go
- Extend parking sessions remotely
- Receive parking session end alerts
- View future parking rates
- Manage parking history
- Receive email receipts
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Pay, extend, and manage your parking session with Asbury Park's official parking app. 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 the Asbury PARK app. 2. Park where you see Asbury PARK app signs. 3. Pay for your parking session from your phone. 4. Relax, welcome to parking as it should be. -------- COMING SOON The Asbury PARK 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
RidePATH
This app provides real-time train departures, service alerts, and schedules for the PATH train system. Plan your trips with up-to-date information on routes and service changes. Stay informed about news and improvements to the transit service.
- Real-time train departures
- Customized service alerts
- Up-to-date service schedules
- Trip planner
- News and information on service changes
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The PATH train is a vital connection between New Jersey and New York, serving millions of riders a year. Download the official RidePATH app for: · Real-time train departures from each station · Service alerts customized to your route and time of day pushed to your screen · Up-to-date service schedules · A trip planner that allows you to see routes based on departure/arrival time · News and information on changes and improvements to PATH Stay informed by downloading the RidePATH app today! PATH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. NOTE: Users will be prompted to accept the Port Authority Privacy Statement. Please refer to the PANYNJ Privacy Statement for data collection and use. https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/privacy-statement-mobile-applications.html Terms of use: https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/terms-of-use-and-license-mobile-apps.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Asbury PARK at 4.7 against RidePATH's 2.2. Asbury PARK also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 11%) and ratings volume (793 vs 253). RidePATH's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 14 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Asbury PARK holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 793 and 253 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Asbury PARK's written reviews are positive against 11% of RidePATH's.
Asbury PARK ships an update every 14 months, RidePATH every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Asbury PARK | RidePATH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (793 ratings) — better | 2.2 (253 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews — better | 11.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 793 — better | 253 |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 203 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Asbury Park | Port Authority of NY NJ |
Customer experience
Asbury PARK
RidePATH
User reviews
Asbury PARK
From 793 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Alerts/reminders
- 👍 Streamlined app
- 👍 Hassle-free parking
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable/network errors
- 🐛 Inaccurate parking sessions
- 💰 Expensive convenience fees
- 🚫 Lack of payment options
RidePATH
From 253 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Real-time train info
- 📊 Helpful schedule and trip planning
- 🌐 Useful alerts and notifications
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate real-time data
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🕰️ Outdated schedule information
- 🚫 Unreliable service updates
Bugs and requests
Asbury PARK
Reported bugs
3 issues- Parking sessions not registering
- Incorrect parking charges
- Account setup issues
Requested features
3 requests- Flexible notification times
- Integration with phone's alarm
- Ability to purchase parking for next day
RidePATH
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on recent iOS updates
- Schedule tab not functioning properly
- Inconsistent real-time data across platforms
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to add more than 2 favorite stations
- Integration with mobile payment options
- Improved notifications for service disruptions
- More detailed route and station information
In-app purchases
Asbury PARK
No in-app purchases
RidePATH
No in-app purchases
