Comparison

APP Parking vs Laney

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

Laney

Features
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Reserve a pool bike at the Weena office for short business trips in and around Rotterdam. For the rules, check out the Workguide Wiki.

Screenshots

APP Parking4 screens
Laney4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Laney at every 3 weeks against APP Parking's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

APP Parking ships an update every 5 months, Laney every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
APP Parking versus Laney: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPP ParkingLaney
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMSParking BVWeGo B.V.

In-app purchases

None

APP Parking

No in-app purchases

None

Laney

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is APP Parking free?
APP Parking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Laney free?
Laney is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do APP Parking or Laney have ads?
Neither APP Parking nor Laney shows ads.
Which is updated more often, APP Parking or Laney?
APP Parking ships an update every 5 months, and Laney every 3 weeks. Most recently, APP Parking was updated on October 6, 2026 and Laney on October 18, 2026.

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