ParkSmart Basel vs RVL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ParkSmart Basel
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"ParkSmart Basel" is the official parking app of the city of Basel. It not only allows you to pay parking fees at parking meters, but also to purchase visitor parking permits for the Blue Zone. Parking meters: Select your parking meter via app and conveniently pay the parking fee by the minute using your smartphone. If you are back early, simply stop your parking process. This way, you will only be charged for the effective parking time. Blue Zone: Would you like to park in a Blue Zone? Simply buy a visitor parking permit via app for the whole or only half day. ParkSmart Basel also helps you to set the parking disc. Registration is simple: all you need is your license plate and a means of payment - and you're ready to park. The following means of payment are accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Postfinance and TWINT. Contents: - Integrated map of Basel-Stadt incl. parking areas and street markings - QR code scanner for parking meters - Quick and easy purchase of visitor parking cards - Parking disc assistance, which helps you set the parking disc - Overview and receipts for transactions made
RVL
Get real-time travel information for buses and trains. Find nearby stops, check prices, and stay updated on disruptions. Personalize your experience with favorites and a custom homepage.
- Real-time traffic information
- Nearby stop finder
- Fare and tariff information
- Disruption alerts and news
- Personalized settings and favorites
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Einfach ans Ziel - Mit der offiziellen RVL App! Mit der offiziellen RVL App erfahren Sie, wie Sie am einfachsten und schnellsten zu ihrem Ziel kommen. - Echtzeitinformationen Durch Echtzeit-Verkehrsinformationen erfahren Sie, ob Bus & Bahn pünktlich ankommen und ob Sie Ihren Anschluss erreichen. - Haltestelleninformationen Mithilfe von GPS-Ortung können Sie einfach Haltestellen in Ihrer Nähe finden. - Preis und Tarifauskunft Erhalten Sie Fahrpreisinformationen zur gewählten Route sowie Informationen zu unseren Tarifen. - Verkehrshinweise und News Bleiben sie auf dem neuesten Stand durch aktuelle Verkehrshinweise zu Störungen und Fahrplanänderungen sowie Neuigkeiten aus dem RVL - Personalisierung Passen Sie die App Ihren Bedürfnissen an, legen Sie Favoriten an und individualisieren Ihre Startseite Nicht zufrieden? Haben Sie Anmerkungen und Verbesserungsvorschläge? Wir freuen uns über Ihre Rückmeldungen: auskunft@rvl-online.de
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ParkSmart Basel at every 2 months against RVL's every 9 months. RVL's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). 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.
ParkSmart Basel ships an update every 2 months, RVL every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ParkSmart Basel | RVL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kantonspolizei Basel-Stadt | Regio Verkehrsverbund Lörrach GmbH (RVL) |
In-app purchases
ParkSmart Basel
No in-app purchases
RVL
No in-app purchases
