Comparison

Waymo vs ParkZilla

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

ParkZilla

Find available parking spots in real-time and rent out your own unused parking space. This app simplifies parking for events, work, or daily commutes, helping you save time and earn money on the side. It supports management for private, commercial, and government parking areas.

Highlights
  • Real-time parking spot search
  • Rent out unused parking spaces
  • Event parking management
  • Secure in-app payments
  • Navigation to parking spot
Features
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Unlock smarter parking. With ParkZilla, you can find real-time parking near you, rent out your unused parking spot. Whether you're heading to work, an event, or just need to save time, ParkZilla helps you park stress-free, and earn on the side. Parking Management for Private, Commercial and Government Spaces as well. Key Features: Find Parking Fast – Search real-time spots in your city. Earn from Your Parking Spot – List your space and get paid. Event Parking Management – Manage overflow and monetize event spaces. Pay with Ease – Secure in-app payments. Seamless Navigation – Get guided directly to your space. Park smarter. Drive happier. Start using ParkZilla today!

Screenshots

Waymo4 screens
ParkZilla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ParkZilla at free against Waymo's free with in-app purchases. ParkZilla also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Waymo's advantage is ratings volume (259K vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Waymo against 5.0 for ParkZilla. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waymo has 259K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Waymo's written reviews are positive against 100% of ParkZilla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Waymo ships an update fortnightly, ParkZilla every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Waymo versus ParkZilla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaymoParkZilla
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (259K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings259K — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB132 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWaymo LLCSavita Charging Innovations

Customer experience

Waymo

All ratings259,033 ratings
Positive99.4%
Neutral0.2%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews2,272 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative15.4%

ParkZilla

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ParkZilla

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Waymo

No in-app purchases

None

ParkZilla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Waymo free?
Waymo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ParkZilla free?
ParkZilla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Waymo or ParkZilla?
Waymo and ParkZilla are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 259K and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Waymo or ParkZilla have ads?
Neither Waymo nor ParkZilla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Waymo or ParkZilla?
Waymo ships an update fortnightly, and ParkZilla every 5 weeks. Most recently, Waymo was updated on October 14, 2026 and ParkZilla on September 23, 2026.

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