MiPermit vs Dragon Charging Gwefru
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Cashless Pay & Display parking
- Apple Pay support
- EV Charging payments
- Extend parking remotely
- SMS expiry reminders
- Pay up to 7 days in advance
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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
Dragon Charging Gwefru
This app allows electric vehicle drivers to find and use AC and DC charging stations. It facilitates registration, payment, and monitoring of charging sessions and environmental impact. Compatible with all EVs and hybrids.
- Locate AC/DC charge points
- Map-based search
- Register and add payment methods
- Start/stop charging sessions
- Monitor CO2 savings
- Track efficiency (Miles per kWh)
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Dragon Charging EV driver’s app gives access to AC and DC charge points throughout Wales and beyond. The App provides the following functions: Register Add a credit card to enable quick payment transactions. Add your car, to enable the app to recommend charge points suitable for your car. Locate Use the map-based search function to locate your nearest suitable charge point Charge Enter Station ID or Scan QR code displayed on the charge Point. Start and Stop your charge via the app. Pay via the app. Compatible with any EV, including Hybrids. Monitor Monitor your CO2 saving Monitor your efficiency - Miles per kWh Mae ap gyrrwr cerbydau trydan Gwefru Dragon yn rhoi mynediad i bwyntiau gwefru AC a DC ledled Cymru a thu hwnt Mae'r Ap yn darparu'r swyddogaethau canlynol: Cofrestrwch Ychwanegu cerdyn credyd i alluogi trafodion talu cyflym. Ychwanegwch eich car, i alluogi'r ap i argymell pwyntiau gwefru sy'n addas ar gyfer eich car. Lleoli Defnyddiwch y swyddogaeth chwilio seiliedig ar fap i ddod o hyd i'ch pwynt gwefru addas agosaf Gwefru Rhowch ID yr Orsaf neu Sganiwch god QR a ddangosir ar y Pwynt gwefru Dechreuwch a Stopiwch eich gwefru trwy'r app Talu trwy'r app Yn gydnaws ag unrhyw EV, gan gynnwys Hybrids Monitro Monitro eich arbediad CO2 Monitro eich effeithlonrwydd - Milltiroedd y kWh
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MiPermit at every 2 months against Dragon Charging Gwefru's every 49 months. MiPermit also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (17% vs 8%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
MiPermit ships an update every 2 months, Dragon Charging Gwefru every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MiPermit | Dragon Charging Gwefru |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (57 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews — better | 7.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 49 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MiPermit Ltd | Dragon Charging Ltd |
Customer experience
MiPermit
Dragon Charging Gwefru
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
Dragon Charging Gwefru
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MiPermit
No in-app purchases
Dragon Charging Gwefru
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MiPermit free?
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