Comparison

ParkDots vs Gopass.travel

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

Head to head
About

ParkDots

Easily locate available parking spots at your destination and get directions. View essential details like occupancy, amenities, pricing, and payment methods. Pay for parking directly from your phone and receive notifications before your session expires.

Highlights
  • Find available parking lots
  • Navigate to parking
  • View parking lot details
  • In-app parking payment
  • Parking session expiry notifications
  • Scan paper parking tickets
Features
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With Slovakia's most widely used parking app – ParkDots, you can easily park near your destination. The app offers a simple, fast, and secure way to buy a parking ticket on city streets, in selected barrier parking lots, or in shopping centers across Slovakia and abroad. Secure and modern parking ticket payment In the app, you will find detailed information about parking zones, pricing, opening hours, or current occupancy. Paying for a ticket is simple and secure -> you can use Apple Pay, enter your payment card details, or save your card to pay with just one click in the future. Pay only for the time you park In selected cities, the app allows you to shorten or extend your parking session so that you only pay for the exact time you park. Never forget when your parking ticket expires We’ll display your active ticket status right on your phone's lock screen and send you a notification a few minutes before it ends. Parking permits instantly in the app No more complicated downloading of resident parking permits into the app. Once you log in, you will find them right away. Do I have to log in? For even faster parking, we offer the option to use the app without logging in or registering. With ParkDots, you can park in over 35 cities across Europe You can pay for parking in Bratislava, Košice, Žilina, Banská Štiavnica, Ružomberok, Liptovský Mikuláš, Dolný Kubín, and other Slovak cities. In the Czech Republic, it works in Jihlava, Pardubice, or Liberec as well. For drivers, our app is the best tool to take full advantage of all the benefits introduced by cities regarding parking regulations. Parking at Eurovea, Nivy, or other garage parking facilities? Forget about parking payment hassles. With ParkDots, you can handle it easily and securely via your mobile phone. Parking in your city? ParkDots is the app. Full stop.

About

Gopass.travel

Plan mountain adventures with real-time resort information, including lift and slope status, weather forecasts, and event listings. Purchase tickets and ski passes quickly, track your points and rewards, and discover personalized recommendations for dining and accommodation.

Highlights
  • Real-time lift and slope information
  • Weather forecasts and live cameras
  • Event listings and recommendations
  • Quick ticket and ski pass purchases
  • Gopass Cashback rewards
  • Personalized resort guide
Features
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Welcome to the Gopass App Discover new experiences in your favorite resorts and turn each mountain visit into special moments. All the information you need is at your fingertips and ready for your adventures. Plan and explore in real time The Gopass app provides up-to-date information on lifts, slopes, and restaurants. Easily plan your trip with the “Where to Go” section, featuring recommendations just for you. Stay on top of the weather Check the latest forecast directly in the app, or confirm slope conditions with live cameras. Be prepared for every moment on the mountain. Stay updated on upcoming events Get inspired by the best events, find where to eat, or locate ideal accommodation directly at the resort. Gopass app brings you easy planning for authentic experiences. Quick ticket and ski pass purchases Purchase entries quickly and conveniently through our e-shop. Your Gopass account keeps track of points, coupons, and ski stats, giving you full control. Your personal guide to every resort With the Gopass app, you have all essential information about your favorite resorts in one place. Enjoy travel and exploration to the fullest, with attention to detail. Save with Gopass Cashback Get 1.5 - 5 % back from every purchase, and watch your goX cashback accumulate in your goX wallet. Use these funds for additional purchases with Gopass partners, providing even more ways to enjoy your rewards right in the app

Screenshots

ParkDots4 screens
Gopass.travel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gopass.travel at 4.1 against ParkDots's 3.0. ParkDots's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (24% vs 11%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Gopass.travel holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of ParkDots's written reviews are positive against 11% of Gopass.travel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ParkDots ships an update every 3 weeks, Gopass.travel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ParkDots versus Gopass.travel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParkDotsGopass.travel
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (8 ratings)4.1 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.2% of reviews — better10.8% of reviews
Number of ratings810 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB123 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperParkDots s.r.o.GOPASS SE

Customer experience

ParkDots

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive24.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative72.7%

Gopass.travel

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive10.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative84.3%

Bugs and requests

ParkDots

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Gopass.travel

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Cannot complete registration - Continue button unresponsive
  • Login functionality broken on iPhone
  • Address field validation rejects valid postal codes
  • Payment fails with 'address not filled' error despite completed form
  • Phone number validation fails during registration
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  • Registration data clears on error instead of preserving input
  • Apple Pay not working
  • Card payment form not displaying
  • ISIC number not accepted for eligible users
  • Ski pass not visible after purchase
  • Statistics not syncing from Austrian resorts
  • Map, ski tracks, and webcam features non-functional
  • App crashes or freezes during transactions
  • Unauthorized sessions in embedded browser windows
  • Inconsistent login state between app and web
  • Update requirements blocking app usage
  • Slow loading of shop and store sections
  • Webcams showing outdated feeds
  • Lift status information not updating
  • Missing resort information in app database

Requested features

14 requests
  • NFC/digital card support without requiring physical plastic card
  • Simplified one-click ticket purchasing
  • Family member card display in main cards section
  • Accommodation booking notes and special requests field
  • Calendar synchronization for reservations
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  • Dark mode option
  • Better resort map and slope status information
  • Improved statistics aggregation across multiple cards
  • Support for multiple payment methods including PayPal
  • Ability to purchase tickets for family members from single account
  • Streamlined ISIC student discount application
  • Faster password reset email delivery
  • Support for more than 3 adults in accommodation bookings
  • Better error messages and validation feedback

In-app purchases

None

ParkDots

No in-app purchases

None

Gopass.travel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ParkDots free?
ParkDots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gopass.travel free?
Gopass.travel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ParkDots or Gopass.travel?
Gopass.travel is rated higher. ParkDots averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Gopass.travel averages 4.1 from 10 ratings.
Do ParkDots or Gopass.travel have ads?
Neither ParkDots nor Gopass.travel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ParkDots or Gopass.travel?
ParkDots ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gopass.travel fortnightly. Most recently, ParkDots was updated on October 26, 2026 and Gopass.travel on October 24, 2026.

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