ParkDC Permits vs Events DC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ParkDC Permits
Easily manage temporary street parking permits for residents and visitors in Washington, D.C. Residents can send unique codes to guests, approve parking requests in real-time, and view active permits. Visitors receive alerts and can request parking in advance or upon arrival.
- Send unique parking codes to visitors
- Approve visitor parking requests
- View permit requests and active permits
- Visitors request parking in advance
- Receive real-time parking alerts
- Access active construction maps
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The ParkDC Permits app is the simple, fast way for Washington, DC residents and their visitors to park on their neighborhood streets in Residential Permit Parking (RPP) areas across all eight wards. The ParkDC Permits app allows residents to manage visitor and temporary parking permits for friends, family members, contractors, and home health care aides from the palm of their hand. App Features: • Residents – text or email your unique code to your visitors • Residents – approve your visitors in advance or in real time • Residents – view permit requests and pending and active permits • Visitors – request parking from your resident/host in advance or upon arrival • Visitors – receive real time alerts and active construction maps to make finding parking easier If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the ParkDC Permits app, please contact us via: • Call the 24/7 Call Center at 202-671-2631 • Email us at DDOT.Parking@dc.gov • Visit the ParkDC website at parkdc.com Thank you for using the ParkDC Permits App!
Events DC
Explore Washington D.C.'s vibrant scene with this app. Discover local events, attractions, and conferences using interactive maps and unique augmented reality experiences. It's your guide to experiencing the nation's capital.
- Explore local events
- Interactive maps
- Augmented reality experiences
- Social sharing
- Attraction discovery
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Discover DC's best events, attractions, and conferences with Events DC. Plan, explore, and enjoy—all in one app! Download now and start exploring! Discover and explore the best of Washington, DC with the Events DC app—your ultimate guide to the city’s most exciting events, activities, and attractions. Whether you're a local or visiting the nation’s capital, Events DC makes it easy to stay connected and experience everything the city has to offer. Key Features: Explore Local Events: Browse festivals, conferences, and cultural happenings across DC. Interactive Maps: Navigate events and attractions with ease using our detailed, GPS-enabled map. Augmented Reality (AR) Experiences: Unlock unique AR content and interactive guides at select venues and attractions. Social Integration: Share your favorite events with friends and family, and connect with others attending the same events. Perfect for: - Tourists looking to explore DC’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems. - Locals searching for new experiences and activities. Make your time in Washington, DC unforgettable with the Events DC app. Download today and start your adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Events DC at 1.6 against ParkDC Permits's 1.4. Events DC also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (18% vs 9%). ParkDC Permits's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Events DC holds the better App Store score, 1.6 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of ParkDC Permits's written reviews are positive against 18% of Events DC's.
ParkDC Permits ships an update every 2 months, Events DC monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ParkDC Permits | Events DC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (94 ratings) | 1.6 (34 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.3% of reviews | 17.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 94 — better | 34 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | District Department of Transportation | Capitol Interactive LLC |
Customer experience
ParkDC Permits
Events DC
In-app purchases
ParkDC Permits
No in-app purchases
Events DC
No in-app purchases
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