RikiP$ vs SPAQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RikiP$
This app allows you to pay for parking and tickets remotely using your smartphone. Receive payment reminders, manage your account, and view transaction history. It offers a secure and convenient way to handle parking fees without needing cash.
- Remote parking payment
- Ticket payment
- Payment due notifications
- Account management
- Transaction history
- Credit card payment
- Parking pricing and regulations
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Thanks to the City of Rimouski's RikiP $ mobile application, you can pay for your parking directly from your smartphone, no matter where you are! It's simple, fast and secure! Take advantage of multiple advantages: β’ Pay your parking fees and your tickets remotely; β’ Receive a notification that will alert you that your payment is due; β’ Manage your account and view your transaction history at all times; β’ Pay with your credit card: no need for change; β’ Consult the pricing and regulations for parking spaces. About the required permissions When installing the application, you will receive a notification asking you to authorize RikiP $ to access your Photos / Media / Files / Location data. Why? So that you can receive alerts by text or email. Rest assured that we have no way of accessing the files on your device (photos, videos, etc.). When it comes to access to location data, we comply with all regulations related to mobile data security. Other features may be offered to you to allow you to take advantage of the services that make the City of Rimouski a smart city. You will then have the choice to activate or not these options. Rimouski.ca/parking 2020 City of Rimouski. All rights reserved
SPAQ
Easily find and pay for parking at numerous lots across Quebec. Create an account quickly, save your vehicle and payment details for faster access, and receive notifications before your parking expires.
- Quick account creation
- Find nearby parking lots
- Save vehicle and payment info
- Pay via credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay
- Parking expiration notifications
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SPAQ - Easy and Fast Parking Park with ease: β’ Create your account in seconds β’ Quickly find a nearby SPAQ parking lot β’ Enter your license plate number β’ Pay by credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay β’ Save your vehicle and payment method for even faster access β’ Receive push notifications before your parking expires The SociΓ©tΓ© Parc-Auto du QuΓ©bec (SPAQ) is Quebec's leader in parking management with over 50 years of experience. With more than 940 parking lots and over 140,000 spaces across the province, SPAQ serves more than 9.2 million customers annually. Whether for an occasional visit or a regular need, find your spot with the SPAQ app. SPAQ - A space for you
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPAQ at 100% against RikiP$'s 18%. RikiP$'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RikiP$ ships an update every 2 months, SPAQ every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | RikiP$ | SPAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 18.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews β better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INTEGR PARKING SOLUTIONS LLC | SPAQ |
Customer experience
RikiP$
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In-app purchases
RikiP$
No in-app purchases
SPAQ
No in-app purchases









