Comparison

Asbury PARK vs Park$hare

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Park$hare

Features
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Park$hare turns empty parking spaces into effortless parking. Circling the block, feeding meters, overpaying for garages — parking can be the the most difficult part of any trip. Park$hare connects drivers with real people who have space to share: driveways, garages, and lots that would otherwise sit empty. Cheaper than a garage, closer to where you're headed, booked quickly. FIND PARKING INSTANTLY
Search by address, map, or your current location to see spots nearby. Compare prices, check reviews, and book the one that fits — from a quiet residential driveway to a parking space in the city. BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
Reserve ahead for an event or commute or grab a spot on the go. Bookings confirm instantly, with directions and access instructions ready the moment you arrive. EARN FROM YOUR SPACE
Have a driveway, garage, or lot sitting empty? List it in minutes, set your own price and availability, and start earning. You decide when it's open and who can book it — you're always in control. SAFE, SIMPLE PAYMENTS
Pay securely in the app. No cash, no awkward handoffs. Hosts get paid automatically after every booking. WHY PARK$HARE
• Often cheaper than commercial garages
• Spots in neighborhoods garages can't reach
• Book ahead so parking is one less thing to stress about
• Two-way ratings and reviews for peace of mind
• Turn an empty driveway into real income Whether you're parking or hosting, Park$hare makes every spot count. Download Park$hare and stop circling the block

Screenshots

Asbury PARK4 screens
Park$hare4 screens

Verdict

The call

Asbury PARK and Park$hare are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Asbury PARK versus Park$hare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsbury PARKPark$hare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (793 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings793 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCity of Asbury ParkQuad 4 Consulting Inc

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

Park$hare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Asbury PARK

No in-app purchases

None

Park$hare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Asbury PARK free?
Asbury PARK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Park$hare free?
Park$hare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Asbury PARK or Park$hare have ads?
Neither Asbury PARK nor Park$hare shows ads.

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