Comparison

ParkChicago®Map vs Real Convert

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

Head to head
About

ParkChicago®Map

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
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The ParkChicago® team introduces ParkChicago®Map, the official on-street parking map app. ParkChicago®Map gives you access to over 36,000 competitively priced parking spaces and helps you find your ideal parking spot. Use the app’s interactive map and search features to find parking at the lowest prices in Chicago city limits so you can skip the garage fees and reservations. ParkChicago®Map is a free service which complements the ParkChicago® app, where you have the convenience of paying for parking (and extending time) with your phone. Get Started Today: - Download the free ParkChicago®Map app - No sign up, no email, no commitments, No hassle - Search for and view parking with the interactive map – use the intuitive pinch-to-zoom feature to view details - Click on the metered spot to view hours of operation and availability - Get directions to the parking spot - Select ParkChicago® to pay for parking The Perks of ParkChicago®Map: - Effortlessly find the most convenient and affordable parking spots in Chicago - Use the predictive availability feature to see when a parking spot will be available over the next week - View metered parking space information such as rates, limits and restrictions - Keep it all mobile! Pay for metered parking via the linked ParkChicago® app Make your parking experience as convenient as possible - download ParkChicago®Map today!

About

Real Convert

Features
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Real Convert: The Ultimate Currency Companion Instantly convert over 160 currencies with live exchange rates, beautiful historical charts, and powerful home screen widgets. Whether you're traveling, shopping online, or tracking investments, Real Convert is your go-to currency converter. Key Features: 1. Live Exchange Rates: Get up-to-the-minute rates for 160+ currencies. 2. Interactive Historical Charts: Visualize currency trends over the past 5 years. 3. Customizable Favorites: Save your most-used currency pairs for quick access. 4. Powerful iOS Widgets: Get exchange rates right on your home screen with our two beautiful widgets. 5. Offline Mode: Access cached data even when you're not connected to the internet. 6. Clean & Simple Design: A beautiful and intuitive interface that's a joy to use. Download Real Convert today and make currency conversion effortless!

Screenshots

ParkChicago®Map4 screens
Real Convert3 screens

Verdict

The call

ParkChicago®Map and Real Convert 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
ParkChicago®Map versus Real Convert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParkChicago®MapReal Convert
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (121 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings121 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChicago Parking Meters, LLCsolank

Bugs and requests

ParkChicago®Map

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes on opening
  • App does not open
  • Cannot change card on file
  • Parking availability is inaccurate
  • Meter locations are not accurate
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  • Zoom in & out function doesn't work well
  • Most buttons don't do anything
  • Cannot sign in
  • App is not formatted properly on iPhone X
  • Search box does not bring up keyboard
  • Green box displayed on map with no meter info
  • Return to meter view button not functional
  • Color scheme not accessible for colorblind users

Requested features

12 requests
  • Integrate into the main ParkChicago app
  • Fix app crashing issues
  • Improve parking availability accuracy
  • Fix meter location accuracy
  • Fix zoom functionality
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  • Fix non-functional buttons
  • Allow card changes
  • Fix sign-in issues
  • Improve formatting for iPhone X
  • Address colorblind accessibility
  • Update for iPhone 14 Pro
  • Allow searching by location, not just meter number

Real Convert

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ParkChicago®Map

No in-app purchases

None

Real Convert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ParkChicago®Map free?
ParkChicago®Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Real Convert free?
Real Convert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ParkChicago®Map or Real Convert have ads?
Neither ParkChicago®Map nor Real Convert shows ads.

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