Comparison

APP Parking vs BAQME

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

Head to head
About

APP Parking

This app allows you to easily pay for parking using your smartphone. It helps you avoid tickets, overpayment, and the need to visit parking meters. Simply start and stop your parking session via the app.

Highlights
  • Determine zone code by GPS
  • Start and stop parking via phone
  • Pay only for actual parking time
  • Add unlimited vehicle registrations
  • Park multiple cars simultaneously
  • Receive parking notifications
Features
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APP Parking has been voted Best Parking App by the Consumer Association. PROMOTION! New customers get €10 free parking with promo code: parkeerbonus You can park via your mobile with APP Parking, part of SMSParking. APP Parking uses GPS and works through your phone's internet connection. Why APP Parking? With APP Parking, you’ll never risk getting a fine again, you’ll never overpay for parking, and you’ll never have to walk to a parking meter again. How does APP Parking work? Open the app, select the zone code and your license plate, and start the parking session. When you get back to the car, stop the parking session and you're done. You can also set a parking time in advance, which can be extended or ended early. App features - Determine the zone number using GPS - Start and stop parking with your phone - Flexible parking, pay only for how long you park - Add unlimited and free license plates and users - Park multiple cars at the same time - Add labels to your parking action - Receive notifications of active parking actions via email/app/SMS - Park in the Netherlands and Belgium, on the street and in garages Do you have any questions? Email info@smsparking.nl or call us at 020 516 01 39 (local rate). Attention! 1. The app is free, but to use it you need an account with SMSParking. Not a member yet? Visit www.smsparking.nl for more information. Registration costs a one-time fee of €5.00. Choose the subscription that suits you. 2. No rights can be derived from the use of GPS by the app to determine the zone code. You are always responsible for entering the correct zone code. The zone code indicated by the APP Parking is only a suggestion based on the GPS location provided by your Android phone. So always check if the zone code is correct! 3. No rights can be derived from the notifications sent by the app. You are always responsible for being aware of an active parking session and for stopping it on time; the notification is only a reminder.

About

BAQME

Rent an electric cargo bike for convenient and eco-friendly local travel. Easily transport children, groceries, or packages with pedal-assist power. Pay per minute for flexible and affordable urban mobility.

Highlights
  • Electric cargo bike rental
  • Pay per minute
  • Transport children and groceries
  • Electric pedal assist
  • Park and pause rides
  • Eco-friendly urban mobility
Features
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Rent an electric cargo bike in your neighbourhood. BAQME is a fun, affordable and safe alternative for short car rides. Available in muliple cities in The Netherlands. Download the app and ride a cargo bike today. You can unlock the box bike in the app. Use the cargo bike to transport children, groceries, packages and more. You can always park the box bike and pause your ride. The electric pedal assist provides a smooth and eco-friendly method to move through town. BAQME is easy, you pay per minute. You do not need any fixed parking space near your home, you can park the electric box bike in your neighbourhood. Ride without hassle, we take care of charging and maintenance.

Screenshots

APP Parking4 screens
BAQME4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BAQME at 44% against APP Parking's 0%. BAQME also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BAQME holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BAQME has 45 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of APP Parking's written reviews are positive against 44% of BAQME's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

APP Parking ships an update every 5 months, BAQME every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
APP Parking versus BAQME: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPP ParkingBAQME
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (7 ratings)4.8 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings745 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMSParking BVBaqme B.V.

Customer experience

APP Parking

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

BAQME

All ratings36 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

None

APP Parking

No in-app purchases

None

BAQME

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is APP Parking free?
APP Parking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BAQME free?
BAQME is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, APP Parking or BAQME?
BAQME is rated higher. APP Parking averages 1.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while BAQME averages 4.8 from 45 ratings.
Do APP Parking or BAQME have ads?
Neither APP Parking nor BAQME shows ads.
Which is updated more often, APP Parking or BAQME?
APP Parking ships an update every 5 months, and BAQME every 2 months. Most recently, APP Parking was updated on November 3, 2026 and BAQME on November 3, 2026.

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