# MiPermit vs Discover Suffolk

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Discover Suffolk at 100% against MiPermit's 17%. Discover Suffolk also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). MiPermit's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Discover Suffolk holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MiPermit has 59 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of MiPermit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Discover Suffolk's.

MiPermit ships an update every 2 months, Discover Suffolk every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MiPermit | Discover Suffolk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mipermit/id338671523/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discover-suffolk/id1580696382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MiPermit Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/338671526) | [Outdooractive AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/347885333) |

## What reviewers say

### MiPermit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mipermit/id338671523)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward to use
- ⏱️ Convenient lock screen timer display
- 🚀 Quick payment process
- 💾 Remembers user details for faster transactions
- 📱 Apple Pay integration available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login failures and authentication issues
- 🐛 Payment processing failures and errors
- ❌ Poor UI/UX design with hidden buttons
- ❌ Confusing navigation and unclear instructions
- 💳 Limited payment method options (no PayPal)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Discover Suffolk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discover-suffolk/id1580696382)

Explore Suffolk's outdoors with this guide to walking, cycling, and riding. Discover over 100 routes, detailed maps, and learn about local history and nature. Save your workouts to Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Over 100 walking, cycling, and riding routes, High-quality mapping (including Ordnance Survey), Explore local and natural history, Save workouts to Apple Health, Discover diverse landscapes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MiPermit free?

MiPermit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Discover Suffolk free?

Discover Suffolk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MiPermit or Discover Suffolk?

Discover Suffolk is rated higher. MiPermit averages 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Discover Suffolk averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do MiPermit or Discover Suffolk have ads?

Neither MiPermit nor Discover Suffolk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MiPermit or Discover Suffolk?

MiPermit ships an update every 2 months, and Discover Suffolk every 3 months. Most recently, MiPermit was updated on October 24, 2026 and Discover Suffolk on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*