PermitConnect Baltimore vs DriveEzMD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PermitConnect Baltimore
Manage virtual parking permits for Baltimore residents. Easily handle existing permits, purchase new ones, and update vehicle and payment information. Access purchase history and contact support for assistance.
- Manage existing permits
- Purchase new permits
- Manage vehicles
- Manage credit cards
- View purchase history
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The PermitConnect app is the simple, fast way for Baltimore, MD Virtual Permit Parking residents to manage their permits. Residents in Riverside (48) and Ridgley’s Delight(5) will be able to: App Features: • Manage existing permits • Purchase new permits • Manage Vehicles • Manage Credit Cards • View Virtual Permit Purchase History If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the PermitConnect Baltimore app, please contact us via: • Call the 24/7 Call Center at 866-412-2827 • Email us at notifications@digitalpermits.com • Visit the PABC website at https://parking.baltimorecity.gov
DriveEzMD
Manage your Maryland tolling account with this official app. Pay video tolls, request transponders, view transactions, and update payment information. It simplifies toll payments and account management for drivers in Maryland.
- Pay video tolls
- Manage Pay-By-Plate accounts
- Manage E-ZPass accounts
- Request and manage transponders
- View toll and payment transactions
- Update payment details
- Automatic account replenishment
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With the DriveEzMD Mobile App, you can pay Video Tolls and manage your Pay-By-Plate or E-ZPass account: -Request and manage transponders -View your toll and payment transactions -Update or change payment details -Enroll in automatic account replenishment -Add and remove vehicles on your account -Register an E-ZPass On the Go
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DriveEzMD at 3.1 against PermitConnect Baltimore's 2.4. DriveEzMD also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (113 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
DriveEzMD holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DriveEzMD has 113 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PermitConnect Baltimore ships an update every 18 months, DriveEzMD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PermitConnect Baltimore | DriveEzMD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (5 ratings) | 3.1 (113 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 113 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PayLock | Maryland Transportation Authority |
Customer experience
PermitConnect Baltimore
DriveEzMD
In-app purchases
PermitConnect Baltimore
No in-app purchases
DriveEzMD
No in-app purchases
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