# ParkChicago®Map vs One Parking

The clearest difference is rating: One Parking at 4.4 against ParkChicago®Map's 2.1. One Parking also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). ParkChicago®Map's advantage is review sentiment (8% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

One Parking holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 253 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of ParkChicago®Map's written reviews are positive against 0% of One Parking's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ParkChicago®Map ships an update every 7 months, One Parking every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParkChicago®Map | One Parking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkchicagomap/id1298072690/reviews) | **[4.4 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-parking/id1577354199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **253** |
| Positive reviews | **8.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chicago Parking Meters, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455227699) | [One Parking, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577354201) |

## What reviewers say

### ParkChicago®Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkchicagomap/id1298072690)

Find affordable on-street parking in Chicago with an interactive map. View real-time availability, rates, and get directions to your chosen spot. This free service complements a payment app for a seamless parking experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive parking map, Search for parking spots, View parking availability, Get directions to parking, See parking rates and restrictions, Predictive availability feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate meter locations and pricing (one user)
- 👍 Helpful for finding parking (two users)
- 👍 Can direct to payment app (one user)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App does not open
- 🐛 Parking availability is inaccurate
- 🐛 Inaccurate meter locations
- 🐛 Zoom function doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- App does not open
- Cannot change card on file
- Parking availability is inaccurate
- Meter locations are not accurate

**Requested features**

- Integrate into the main ParkChicago app
- Fix app crashing issues
- Improve parking availability accuracy
- Fix meter location accuracy
- Fix zoom functionality


### One Parking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-parking/id1577354199)

Effortlessly find and manage parking at participating garages. Enjoy a secure, touchless experience from entry to exit, with easy QR code scanning for check-in and payment. Track your parking sessions and access history and invoices.

**Highlights:** Find participating parking garages, View garage details (photos, rates, hours), QR code scanning for entry, Touchless parking sessions, Secure payment processing, View parking history and invoices

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParkChicago®Map free?

ParkChicago®Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is One Parking free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ParkChicago®Map or One Parking?

One Parking is rated higher. ParkChicago®Map averages 2.1 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while One Parking averages 4.4 from 253 ratings.

### Do ParkChicago®Map or One Parking have ads?

Neither ParkChicago®Map nor One Parking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParkChicago®Map or One Parking?

ParkChicago®Map ships an update every 7 months, and One Parking every 6 weeks. Most recently, ParkChicago®Map was updated on November 3, 2026 and One Parking on November 11, 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.*