# meterUP Parking vs DriveWindow

The clearest difference is price: meterUP Parking at Free against DriveWindow's $4.99. meterUP Parking also leads on ratings volume (54K vs 1) and chart position (#163 vs unranked). DriveWindow's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

meterUP Parking is free to download; DriveWindow costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DriveWindow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: meterUP Parking has 54K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | meterUP Parking | DriveWindow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meterup-parking/id1300716394/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivewindow-traffic-tracker/id6775326706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parkmobile USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/365399302) | [ROBERT SCOTT FOGGIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896722168) |

## What reviewers say

### meterUP Parking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meterup-parking/id1300716394)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Pay for street and lot parking easily from your phone. Extend your parking time remotely, receive expiration alerts, and find available spots. This app works in over 500 cities nationwide.

**Highlights:** Mobile parking payment, Extend parking remotely, Expiration alerts, Find available parking, Save favorite locations, Find my car feature

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient parking payment
- 🚀 Saves time and money
- 👍 Ability to stop/extend parking remotely

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 💰 Expensive fees and double/triple charges
- 🔒 Difficult to prove payment
- 🐛 Glitches and login issues

**Reported bugs**

- App failing to register parking payments
- Parking history not saving or accessible
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Comprehensive parking location list
- Ability to change vehicle nickname during parking
- Improved parking history and customer support


### DriveWindow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivewindow-traffic-tracker/id6775326706)

This app proactively monitors your most important routes, providing real-time traffic ETAs and weather conditions. It offers custom alerts and integrates with iOS features like Dynamic Island and Live Activities for at-a-glance commute information.

**Highlights:** Smart route monitoring, Custom ETA alerts, Live Activities integration, Dynamic Island support, Apple Watch app & widgets, Weather integration, Multi-stop navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is meterUP Parking free?

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

### Is DriveWindow free?

DriveWindow costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, meterUP Parking or DriveWindow?

DriveWindow is rated higher. meterUP Parking averages 4.8 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while DriveWindow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do meterUP Parking or DriveWindow have ads?

Neither meterUP Parking nor DriveWindow shows ads.

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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.*