Comparison

MiPermit vs Evology Parking

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

Evology Parking

Easily find and pay for parking in designated car parks. Reserve your spot in advance for a seamless parking experience and avoid the hassle of searching for change.

Highlights
  • Pre-book parking spaces
  • Pay for parking on-site
  • Find available parking
  • Unified parking experience
  • Manage parking options
Features
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Whether you are looking to pre-book or pay for a stay in one of our car parks - The Evology Parking app puts finding and paying for parking in the palm of your hand. Our powerful Evology pre-booking service lets you find available parking spaces in your area and ensures a unified parking experience by simply reserving your space in advance and turning up to enjoy your stay. You can also pay for parking across all of our sites, meaning no more fumbling for change! Choice is important, which is why Evology gives you multiple options when it comes to how to manage your parking. Some journeys are different and that means a new approach. Our aim is to make travelling easier, putting the power over your parking in your hands so you can get from A to B with minimal fuss.

Screenshots

MiPermit4 screens
Evology Parking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Evology Parking at fortnightly against MiPermit's every 2 months. MiPermit's advantage is review sentiment (17% vs 4%). 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

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, Evology Parking fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MiPermit versus Evology Parking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiPermitEvology Parking
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.8% of reviews — better4.0% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiPermit LtdEvology

Customer experience

MiPermit

All ratings57 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive16.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative76.0%

Evology Parking

Written reviews125 reviews
Positive4.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative95.2%

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

Evology Parking

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MiPermit

No in-app purchases

None

Evology Parking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MiPermit free?
MiPermit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Evology Parking free?
Evology Parking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MiPermit or Evology Parking have ads?
Neither MiPermit nor Evology Parking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MiPermit or Evology Parking?
MiPermit ships an update every 2 months, and Evology Parking fortnightly. Most recently, MiPermit was updated on October 21, 2026 and Evology Parking on October 19, 2026.

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