Comparison

MiPermit vs MalvernsWalks

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

Head to head
About

MiPermit

This app allows you to pay for parking and EV charging at supported locations without needing cash or a physical ticket. Extend your parking remotely and receive expiry reminders. Membership is free, and you can even pay for parking up to 7 days in advance.

Highlights
  • Cashless Pay & Display parking
  • Apple Pay support
  • EV Charging payments
  • Extend parking remotely
  • SMS expiry reminders
  • Pay up to 7 days in advance
Features
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For support and feedback, please visit: www.mipermit.com/help With MiPermit (at supported locations) you can pay for your parking using Visa, Mastercard, or Apple Pay and there’s no need to display a physical ticket on your vehicle. You can pay for your EV charging at the same time at selected locations. Core Features & Benefits: - Cashless Pay & Display parking - Apple Pay support - EV Charging at selected locations - Free membership for all customers* - Pay for parking without registering for an account - Get SMS reminders for when your parking will expire - Extend your stay without returning to your vehicle - Pay for parking up to 7 days in advance** - Digital permits for resident parking schemes, boat mooring, recycling centres and more! MiPermit can only be used in the UK. For more information, please see www.mipermit.com for details. * Signing up for an account is free but all parking and associated fees are still applicable which may vary between parking locations and parking operators. ** Paying in advance of arrival at a location does not reserve a parking bay

About

MalvernsWalks

Explore the Malvern Hills and surrounding areas with self-guided walks. Features GPS tracking, detailed photos, and turn-by-turn directions for easy navigation. Download additional walks for free to discover more of this beautiful region.

Highlights
  • Self-guided walks
  • GPS tracking
  • Detailed photos
  • Turn-by-turn instructions
  • Offline walk downloads
  • Free walk downloads
Features
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Enjoy the beauty of the Malvern Hills and its surrounding towns and villages with this walking app which provides a range of informative self-guided walks on your mobile device. GPS tracking, detailed photos, and turn by turn instructions provide you with the information you need to self-navigate this stunning part of the country. The app is pre-installed with a Malvern town walk. Further walks are available to download for free (please connect to Wi-Fi to see the full list of available walks). The walk downloads contain all the information; there is no requirement for a mobile connection during the walks. Please note that continued running of GPS in the background can decrease battery life, so please make sure you set out with a charged battery and close down the app once you have finished. Please visit www.visitthemalverns.org for more information on the Malverns and to download PDF leaflet versions of the walks.

Screenshots

MiPermit4 screens
MalvernsWalks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MalvernsWalks at 66% against MiPermit's 17%. MalvernsWalks also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiPermit ships an update every 2 months, MalvernsWalks every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MiPermit versus MalvernsWalks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiPermitMalvernsWalks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.6% of reviews65.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiPermit LtdMichael Brooks

Customer experience

MiPermit

All ratings57 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive16.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative75.7%

MalvernsWalks

Written reviews35 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

MiPermit

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • Login fails with 'incorrect format' error message
  • Password reset loop - sends confirmation of request instead of reset link
  • Continue/Pay button hidden below screen on smaller devices
  • Scrolling down to pay accidentally increases parking duration
  • App freezes on Yes/No prompts for optional charges
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  • Payment button blocked by keyboard
  • Screen won't scroll to reveal payment options
  • Double charging when changing vehicles
  • Parking sessions not displayed after payment
  • Long delays between payment and voucher receipt
  • Cannot activate resident permits - blank dropdown fields
  • Vehicle registration not recognized despite repeated use
  • Permit information lost after login failure
  • App logs out unexpectedly during transactions
  • Search function not working for postcodes
  • Car parks not appearing on interactive map
  • Location permission requests excessive
  • Credit card payment pages non-functional on iPhone
  • Cannot remove vehicles from dropdown list
  • Countdown timer disappeared from lock screen
  • App won't recognize car park location
  • Registration requires invoice number from previous booking
  • Visitor permit functionality broken with emission-based fees
  • Unable to complete transactions without account creation
  • Defaults to last vehicle without clear warning

Requested features

20 requests
  • Apple Pay and PayPal payment options
  • Allow pre-registration before car park visit
  • Flexible parking duration options (30 mins, 1 hour)
  • Immediate receipt/confirmation at purchase
  • Apple Watch compatibility and complications
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  • Ability to change vehicle mid-session
  • Default to last used vehicle
  • Ability to add multiple vehicles easily
  • Better car park search and location discovery
  • Support for international phone numbers
  • Automatic account creation without registration requirement
  • Ability to extend permits without re-registering
  • Clear error messages and support documentation
  • In-app help and customer support chat
  • Passkey authentication instead of passwords
  • FaceID/biometric app lock
  • Larger, more prominent expiry time display
  • Map view and list view toggle for car parks
  • Grace period for extending expired sessions
  • Ability to pay for multiple vehicles simultaneously

MalvernsWalks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MiPermit

No in-app purchases

None

MalvernsWalks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MiPermit free?
MiPermit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MalvernsWalks free?
MalvernsWalks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MiPermit or MalvernsWalks have ads?
Neither MiPermit nor MalvernsWalks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MiPermit or MalvernsWalks?
MiPermit ships an update every 2 months, and MalvernsWalks every 4 months. Most recently, MiPermit was updated on September 26, 2026 and MalvernsWalks on July 5, 2026.

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