Comparison

Waymo vs Zark Parking

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

Head to head
About

Waymo

Request autonomous rides in select territories with a fully electric fleet. Customize your journey with temperature and music controls, and enjoy a safe, reliable, and eco-friendly transportation experience.

Highlights
  • Request autonomous rides
  • Ride scheduling
  • Customize ride temperature and music
  • Easy door unlock via Bluetooth
  • Share trip status
  • Multi-stop trips
  • All-electric fleet
Features
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Get there with The World’s Most Experienced Driver™ Waymo is on a mission to be the world’s most trusted driver, making it safer, more accessible, and more sustainable to get around—without the need for anyone in the driver’s seat. REQUEST AUTONOMOUS RIDES Ready to ride in any of our existing territories? Download the Waymo app and enter your destination to request your first ride. HOW IT WORKS Once requested, the Waymo car will pick you up from your current location; all you have to do is hop in, sit back, and buckle up. To begin your trip, tap “Start Ride” on the in-car passenger screen where you can also see what the Waymo Driver sees and contact Rider Support at any time. DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND Waymo offers the freedom of having a car to yourself without the stress of driving or parking. Day or night, you can request fully autonomous rides that are safe, clean, reliable, and customizable. Whether it’s picking the perfect temperature or streaming your favorite playlists, each ride empowers you to make it your own. MEET THE WORLD’S MOST EXPERIENCED DRIVER™ Waymo is The World’s Most Experienced Driver™ with millions of miles of experience and a proven safety track record. Every car in our all-electric fleet is operated by the Waymo Driver, an autonomous driving technology built with safety at heart. Its real-time visibility gives the Waymo Driver the capability to navigate and adapt with ease. Supported by a multilayered suite of sensors—including cameras, radar, and lidar—our systems maintain a constant 360°-view of the car’s surroundings ensuring road safety for all. YOUR RIDE, EVERY TIME. EXPLORE FEATURES Ride scheduling • Set pick up times up to one hour in advance and we’ll be there to get you. Pick the perfect vibe • Adjust temperature and select tunes all through the Waymo app or in-car screen display. Easy door unlock • Only you can unlock your ride—use Bluetooth to unlock your ride automatically as soon as you’re near. Adjust settings via the My Car Tab in the Waymo app. Share your trip • Share live arrival times with friends and family while en route. Trunk space • Store your belongings with ample trunk space. Upon exiting the car, the trunk will automatically open to ensure nothing’s left behind. Multi-stop • Add multiple destinations to your ride anytime—up to 4 per trip. Or, pull over any time with the tap of a button using the Waymo app or in-car screen. Eco-friendly • Do right by the planet when you ride with our all-electric fleet. The Waymo app is available for download in: • Australia • Canada • France • Germany • Great Britain (UK) • India • Italy • Japan • Mexico • New Zealand • Poland • Singapore • United States of America

About

Zark Parking

This app streamlines your parking experience with fast, secure payments via Apple Pay. Enjoy instant access with 1-Click Login using your Apple or Google credentials, making parking easier and more enjoyable.

Highlights
  • Apple Pay integration
  • 1-Click Login
  • Instant access
  • Secure payments
  • Streamlined parking experience
Features
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Zark makes parking effortless for your community. Register your vehicles, manage your parking spaces and rented items, and pay securely — all from your phone. - Instant access – Sign in with Google or Apple in one tap - Secure payments – Pay with Apple Pay or card - Stay informed – Get notified about your parking space or rented items - Interactive community maps – Find available parking and storage at your property Zark partners with your property management team to bring modern, hassle-free parking to your community. We’re committed to making parking not just easy, but a pleasure.

Screenshots

Waymo4 screens
Zark Parking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Waymo at 83% against Zark Parking's 27%. Waymo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (270K vs 117). Zark Parking's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Waymo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waymo has 270K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Waymo's written reviews are positive against 27% of Zark Parking's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Waymo ships an update fortnightly, Zark Parking every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Waymo versus Zark Parking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaymoZark Parking
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (270K ratings) — better2.2 (117 ratings)
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews — better27.4% of reviews
Number of ratings270K — better117
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaymo LLCZark Parking Solutions, Inc.

Customer experience

Waymo

All ratings266,252 ratings
Positive99.4%
Neutral0.2%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews2,354 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative15.3%

Zark Parking

All ratings117 ratings
Positive28.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.8%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive27.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.6%

User reviews

Waymo

From 270K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth, safe, and efficient rides
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚗 Comfortable and clean vehicles
  • 💰 Affordable pricing
  • 🎶 Music control in the car

Room to improve

  • 🚧 Limited service area
  • 🕰️ Longer wait times compared to other ride-sharing
  • 🚶‍♀️ Inconvenient pickup/drop-off locations
  • 🤖 Concerns about self-driving reliability
  • 📞 Poor customer service

Zark Parking

From 117 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use (some users)
  • 💡 Solves parking problems (some users)
  • 🚀 Saves time (some users)
  • 👍 Convenient for guests (some users)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 App is unresponsive/loading
  • 🐛 App logs out users
  • 🐛 Booking process is difficult
  • 🐛 Reservations are cancelled unexpectedly

Bugs and requests

Waymo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App login issues
  • Unreliable ride booking and cancellation
  • Unexpected route changes during rides

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand service area to more cities
  • Improve pickup/drop-off locations
  • Add Bluetooth connectivity for personal music
  • Provide option to contact support during rides

Zark Parking

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • App crashes constantly
  • App is unresponsive or keeps loading
  • App logs users out unexpectedly
  • App fails to register cars
  • App doesn't provide messages for sold-out spots
Show 20 more
  • App cancels reservations without notice
  • App crashes when updating payment
  • App crashes and deletes account data
  • App won't load or keeps crashing
  • App crashes and won't show property
  • App logs out all the time
  • App crashes and closes out
  • App suddenly ends recurring reservations
  • App crashes when trying to book
  • App doesn't show assigned parking
  • App doesn't know which spots are free
  • App cancels reservations on short notice
  • App doesn't allow date or time changes
  • App doesn't notify of towing
  • App doesn't populate reserved assigned parking spaces
  • App doesn't work as advertised
  • App has buffering issues
  • App shows 'space confirmed' but it's gone
  • App doesn't allow reporting of occupied spots
  • App doesn't work for opening gates

Requested features

11 requests
  • Notify when a spot is taken
  • Improve app stability
  • Fix payment issues
  • Improve customer service responsiveness
  • Allow reporting of issues
Show 6 more
  • Make parking maps larger
  • Display assigned parking spots
  • Provide clear towing notifications
  • Implement a cancellation button
  • Clarify pricing and credits
  • Allow users to open gates

In-app purchases

None

Waymo

No in-app purchases

None

Zark Parking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Waymo free?
Waymo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zark Parking free?
Zark Parking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Waymo or Zark Parking?
Waymo is rated higher. Waymo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 270K ratings, while Zark Parking averages 2.2 from 117 ratings.
Do Waymo or Zark Parking have ads?
Neither Waymo nor Zark Parking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Waymo or Zark Parking?
Waymo ships an update fortnightly, and Zark Parking every 2 weeks. Most recently, Waymo was updated on November 4, 2026 and Zark Parking on November 3, 2026.

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