Hely vs Instapark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hely
Access a variety of shared electric cars, e-bikes, and cargo bikes from local hubs. This app allows you to easily find, book, and unlock vehicles for flexible, cost-effective, and eco-friendly transportation.
- View available vehicles nearby
- Lock and unlock vehicles with the app
- Reserve vehicles in advance
- Direct support via mail, chat, or phone
- Instructional videos and FAQs
- Track rides and costs
- Invite neighbors for discounts
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Pick from various (electric) shared cars, e-bikes and cargo bikes from a Hely Hub in your neighbourhood. This way, you’re always flexible, you contribute to the environment and you save on costs. Most important features of the Hely app: • View which vehicles are available near you • Always everything on hand: with the app you lock and unlock all vehicles • Start your ride immediately or reserve in advance • Direct contact with the Hely Service Desk through mail, chat or by calling • Useful instruction videos and FAQ’s to help you get started • Overview of all your rides and costs • Invite your neighbours to both enjoy €10 discount • Take a look in the app before you start a subscription • Sign up even when there’s no hub open near you, so you get notified when we go live in that area. Not convinced yet? These are the advantages of Hely: • All in one: Rent all your shared mobility with one app, one account and one subscription. Nice and clear! • Affordable: At Hely you ride without kilometer charge and fuel is always included. You can rent a vehicle starting at just €1,50 per hour. • Sustainable: With shared mobility you save lots of CO2, fossil fuels and you contribute to clean, low-traffic cities. • Flexible: Pick which vehicle is most convenient at any time. Your Hely account can be cancelled every month. More information about Hely can be found on www.hely.com. For questions, check out www.hely.com/faq or contact support@hely.com. Stay updated on exciting news, inspiration and tips through our social channels! www.facebook.com/ikwilhely www.instagram.com/ikwilhely bit.ly/helyvideo
Instapark
Easily find and pay for parking in the Netherlands without registration. View rates, manage your session, and receive reminders. Appeal parking fines directly within the app.
- Direct payment via Tikkie
- View parking rates in advance
- Extend or stop parking sessions
- Push notification reminders
- Appeal parking fines
- Anonymous user option
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Park directly, no registration! Hassle-free parking starts now with Instapark! Simply pay via Tikkie and get your money back when you are finished. It does not have to be difficult. How does Instapark work? Download the app, find your parking spot on the map (or enter the zone code manually), and choose an end time. Enter your license plate and pay. From the parking overview, you can choose to extend your session or stop it early to receive the remaining balance back on your account. Tariffs With Instapark, you can view the parking rates of all public parking spaces in the Netherlands in advance. No more surprises! Check the map directly to see what parking costs in your desired zone so you can always make the best choice for your wallet. Notifications Instapark uses push notifications to remind you that a parking session is ending soon. These notifications can be set from 5 to 30 minutes before your end time. This way, you never forget to end or extend your parking session. Where can I use Instapark? You can use Instapark in more than 180 cities throughout the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, Eindhoven, and Den Bosch. Visit our website for a full overview. Check parking spots in advance The Instapark map gives you a clear overview of parking spaces in any city. This allows you to find and plan for the cheapest parking spot near your destination before you even leave. Want to create an account? That is also possible! When you download the app, you start as an anonymous user. This means we do not store your personal information. However, with an anonymous account, we cannot guarantee that your parking history and invoices will be saved permanently. If you want your data stored, you can register via email, Apple ID, or Google. Your privacy is our top priority. Customer service and support Instapark customer service is available 24/7. If you encounter any issues, do not hesitate to contact us via email (info@instapark.nl), phone (020-51601390), or live chat on our website. I received a parking fine If you have received a parking fine, you can appeal directly through the app. This service is provided in collaboration with Appjection. Go to the menu, navigate to the help center, and select "I received a fine." Enjoy the revolutionary parking experience of Instapark!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Instapark at free against Hely's free with in-app purchases. Instapark also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1). Hely's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Instapark holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hely has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Hely ships an update fortnightly, Instapark every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hely | Instapark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (21 ratings) | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hely | Develobi |
Customer experience
Hely
Instapark
In-app purchases
Hely
No in-app purchases
Instapark
No in-app purchases









