Comparison

ParkStAug vs RTS Plus

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

Head to head
About

ParkStAug

Easily pay for and manage your parking sessions directly from your smartphone. Avoid feeding meters and receive alerts before your session expires. Extend your parking time remotely and view future rate changes.

Highlights
  • Pay for parking on the go
  • Extend parking sessions remotely
  • Receive parking session end alerts
  • View future parking rates
  • Manage parking history
  • Receive email receipts
Features
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No more digging for coins. This is how parking should be. Pay, extend, and manage your parking session with just a few taps. It’s easy! PAY ON THE GO Pay quickly and securely with your smartphone. - Time's precious, stop wasting it feeding a meter. - Forget refilling the meter in the rain. NO PRICE SURPRISES See when parking rates will change in the future – even when there’s free parking! - Receive email receipts at the end of your parking session. - Expenses made easy, manage your parking history through the mobile app. STRESS-FREE PARKING Get alerts when your parking session is about to end. - Stop worrying about how much time is left on the meter, we have you covered. NO NEED TO RUSH Add time to your parking session directly from your phone.* - Your plans change, your parking spot shouldn't. Extend your parking session via our app. -------- GET STARTED TODAY 1. Download the ParkStAug app. 2. Park where you see ParkStAug app signs. 3. Pay for your parking session from your phone. 4. Relax, welcome to parking as it should be. -------- COMING SOON The ParkStAug app is not done yet! We're constantly updating the app based on your feedback. -------- APP PERMISSIONS - Location Services (optional): Used to quickly provide nearby parking zones. * where applicable -------- In accordance with section 316.1964, Florida Statutes, persons with a disabled parking permit or license plate are exempt from parking fees in City of St. Augustine metered parking spaces.

About

RTS Plus

This app provides door-to-door public transportation for individuals with disabilities who cannot use fixed-route services. It allows users to book rides, track their bus in real-time, and receive notifications for their trips. Payment can be made in advance or with exact cash on the day of the ride.

Highlights
  • Door-to-door paratransit service
  • Book rides via smartphone or phone
  • Real-time ride tracking
  • Automated trip reminders
  • Advance or cash payment options
  • Accessible vans and buses
Features
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RTS Plus Paratransit is a door-thru-first-door public transportation service designed for individuals with disabilities who are ADA Paratransit Eligible and unable to utilize the Regional Transit System (RTS) fixed route service independently. The service features specially trained bus operators, accessible vans, and buses with wheelchair lifts to help individuals with difficulty navigating stairs. RTS Plus riders can access shopping, social events, restaurants, medical appointments, hospitals, schools, jobs, and more. RTS Plus does not provide emergency medical transport services. Regional Transit System (RTS) also operates affordable origin-to-destination transportation through MicroTransit within designated zones in Gainesville. HOW IT WORKS: - To book a ride using your smartphone, simply set your pickup and drop-off address, choose a pickup or drop-off window, and indicate if you're bringing additional passengers. You can also book a ride over the phone by calling and speaking with one of our dispatchers. - Your bus fare can be paid in advance on your smartphone with a credit or debit card or on the day of your ride to the bus operator with cash. Our bus operators do not have change, so exact fare is needed. - You will receive an automated call or text reminder a day before your scheduled trip. You will also receive a call or text when your bus operator is on the way and upon arrival. The RTS Plus rider app lets you track your ride status in real-time! - Once the bus operator arrives at your pickup location, they will wait 5 minutes for you to appear. If they arrive early, the bus operator will wait until the start of your pickup window before starting the 5-minute wait period. - RTS Plus is a shared ride service, which means you may not go directly to your destination without your bus operator picking up or dropping off other riders along the way. Questions? Contact us via email at RTSCS@Cityofgainesville.org or call 352-393-RIDE.

Screenshots

ParkStAug4 screens
RTS Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RTS Plus at 100% against ParkStAug's 9%. RTS Plus also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). ParkStAug's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (217 vs 4). 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

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

ParkStAug holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParkStAug has 217 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 9% of ParkStAug's written reviews are positive against 100% of RTS Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ParkStAug ships an update every 4 months, RTS Plus monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ParkStAug versus RTS Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParkStAugRTS Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (217 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews8.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings217 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCity of St. Augustine, FLVia Transportation, Inc.

Customer experience

ParkStAug

All ratings206 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive8.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative87.0%

RTS Plus

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ParkStAug

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Invalid card error
  • Network failures when adding debit card
  • App deletes typed digits when switching apps
  • App does not work when phone reception is spotty
  • App does not send SMS or email to register

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add Apple Pay support
  • Allow using existing parking apps
  • Accept American Express
  • Sign In with Apple
  • Apple Pay in-app
Show 7 more
  • Take American Express
  • Make banner stay visible longer
  • Prompt when session is about to expire
  • Inform about resuming fees after hours
  • Allow local discount ParkNow card use
  • Allow ParkNow card use
  • Adjust parking time more flexibly

RTS Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ParkStAug

No in-app purchases

None

RTS Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ParkStAug free?
ParkStAug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RTS Plus free?
RTS Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ParkStAug or RTS Plus?
ParkStAug is rated higher. ParkStAug averages 4.2 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while RTS Plus averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do ParkStAug or RTS Plus have ads?
Neither ParkStAug nor RTS Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ParkStAug or RTS Plus?
ParkStAug ships an update every 4 months, and RTS Plus monthly. Most recently, ParkStAug was updated on November 2, 2026 and RTS Plus on November 4, 2026.

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