Comparison

uPark+ vs ParqTime

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

Head to head
About

uPark+

Features
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Forgot where you parked? uPark+ saves your location, lets you snap a photo, sets timer reminders, and navigates you back, all in one tap. You know it, in a strange city on the road, or found no parking space nearby and already you ask yourself, where I actually parked? With the uPark+ app, you can easily mark your current parking spot and navigate back there later. If you are in an underground parking lot, just take a picture of the parking lot number. Is something missing? Then give me feedback. :)

About

ParqTime

This smart parking timer helps you avoid tickets by reminding you to return to your car. It automatically saves your location and adjusts reminder times based on your distance, offering full control via Apple Watch, CarPlay, and Siri.

Highlights
  • Smart parking timer with location saving
  • Distance-based reminder adjustments
  • Live Activity countdown
  • Apple Watch standalone control
  • CarPlay integration
  • Find your car with GPS navigation
  • Siri and Shortcuts support
Features
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ParqTime is the smart parking timer that reminds you in time – adjusted to how far you are from your car. You park, start the timer, go about your day. ParqTime remembers where your car is and calculates when you need to head back. Far away? Earlier reminder. Right around the corner? A quick heads-up is enough. QUICK START IN 3 TAPS β€’ Pick your parking time: 30 min, 1 hr, 2 hrs, or custom β€’ Timer starts instantly – location saved automatically β€’ Live Activity shows the countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island SMART PARKING ZONE DETECTION β€’ Hundreds of airports and millions of parking spots worldwide are recognized β€’ ParqTime automatically suggests the right parking duration β€’ Based on location, time of day, and your parking habits SMART REMINDERS β€’ Lead time adjusts automatically based on your distance β€’ 200 m away? 5 minutes early β€’ 2 km away? 35 minutes early β€’ Extra buffer time adjustable β€’ Extend right from the notification: +15, +30, or +60 minutes APPLE WATCH – STANDALONE β€’ Full timer control on your wrist – no iPhone needed β€’ Start, stop, extend – right on your Watch β€’ Watch face complication shows remaining time at a glance CARPLAY β€’ Control your parking time directly from your vehicle's display β€’ Start the timer when you park – as easy as it gets WIDGETS β€’ Home Screen widget with countdown β€’ Multiple sizes available FIND YOUR CAR β€’ GPS location saved automatically on the map β€’ One tap opens navigation in Apple Maps β€’ Distance and estimated walking time at a glance SIRI & SHORTCUTS β€’ "Hey Siri, start parking with ParqTime" β€’ Siri asks for your desired duration β€’ Also extend, stop, and check status by voice PRIVACY β€’ Works completely offline β€’ No sign-up, no accounts β€’ All data stays on your device β€’ No tracking, no ads No more stress. No more running to your car. Just reminded in time. All features. No subscriptions. No hidden costs. Less than a parking ticket – and you only need to avoid one.

Screenshots

uPark+4 screens
ParqTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: uPark+ at Free against ParqTime's $0.99. uPark+ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). ParqTime's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

uPark+ is free to download; ParqTime costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uPark+ ships an update every 12 months, ParqTime every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
uPark+ versus ParqTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruPark+ParqTime
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander StolteMarcel Glaser

In-app purchases

None

uPark+

No in-app purchases

None

ParqTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uPark+ free?
uPark+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ParqTime free?
ParqTime costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do uPark+ or ParqTime have ads?
Neither uPark+ nor ParqTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uPark+ or ParqTime?
uPark+ ships an update every 12 months, and ParqTime every 6 weeks. Most recently, uPark+ was updated on September 27, 2026 and ParqTime on September 18, 2026.

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