Comparison

MiPermit vs Sippi

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

Sippi

Simplify parking payments and gain access to restricted areas directly from your smartphone. Pay only for the time you use and easily grant access to visitors and contractors remotely. Enjoy exclusive rewards and discounts on parking fees.

Highlights
  • Cashless parking payments
  • Pay for parking duration used
  • Digital access to restricted areas
  • Remote visitor access granting
  • Exclusive parking rewards and discounts
Features
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Introducing Sippi: Your Ultimate Parking Buddy! Sippi revolutionises the parking experience by offering a comprehensive solution that simplifies parking payments and also provides additional benefits for users. Say goodbye to the hassle of displaying physical printed tickets and always looking for spare change, and say hello to a convenient and streamlined parking experience right from your smartphone! PAY FOR YOUR PARKING: Sippi takes parking payments to a whole new level of convenience. Whether you prefer to pay before arrival, at entry, upon exit, or even after you've left the parking facility, Sippi offers a simple and efficient way to find, book, and pay for your parking space. With Sippi, you only pay for the duration you use, ensuring a cost-effective solution that saves you both time and money. ACCESS TO RESTRICTED AREAS: No more forgotten PIN numbers, or lost access cards and key fobs! In addition to seamless cashless payments, Sippi provides an advanced digital access solution. With Sippi, authorized users can effortlessly gain access to communal bike sheds, bin stores, or any other restricted areas. Moreover, you can easily grant access to your visitors and contractors directly from the app, eliminating the need to physically meet them at doors, gates, or parking lots. Enjoy the convenience of remotely granting access, making guest management a breeze. WHY SIPPI: 1. Hassle-Free Payments: Say goodbye to physical tickets and spare change. Sippi offers seamless cashless payments for a stress-free parking experience. 2. Cost-Effective Solution: With Sippi, you only pay for the duration you use, ensuring an efficient and cost-effective parking solution. 3. Digital Access Made Easy: No more PIN numbers or access cards. Sippi allows you to easily gain access to restricted areas, making access management a flawless operation. 4. Exclusive Rewards and Discounts: Unlock special rewards and discounts on parking fees as a Sippi user, saving you even more money. These vary per site. Experience the ultimate convenience and efficiency of Sippi. Download the app today and transform your parking experience with these amazing benefits. Parking has never been so effortless, cost-effective, and stress-free!

Screenshots

MiPermit4 screens
Sippi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MiPermit at 4.3 against Sippi's 1.0. MiPermit also leads on ratings volume (57 vs 1) and review sentiment (17% vs 7%). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MiPermit holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MiPermit has 57 ratings behind it against 1, 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 7% of Sippi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MiPermit versus Sippi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiPermitSippi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (57 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews16.6% of reviews — better7.1% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiPermit LtdAGENA SOLUTIONS

Customer experience

MiPermit

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

Sippi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.9%

User reviews

MiPermit

From 57 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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)

Sippi

From 1 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User friendly
  • 🚀 Quick and easy parking
  • 👍 Super smart and easy to use
  • 👍 Great app for cashless parking
  • 👍 Great app!

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App not responding
  • 🐛 Payment declined
  • 🐛 App constantly requesting Bluetooth access
  • 🐛 Inefficient from the start
  • 🐛 App only authorized for 15 seconds

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

Sippi

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App not responding
  • App constantly requesting Bluetooth access
  • Payment not going through
  • App only authorized for 15 seconds
  • Fined even though parking session started
Show 19 more
  • No record of payment
  • Payments not registering
  • App crashing
  • ANPR not working
  • Errors during payment processing
  • Something went wrong message
  • App restarts required
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Pay automatically on exit doesn't work
  • QR code stickers over official ones
  • Ticket machine didn't work
  • Location not recognised
  • Emails bouncing back
  • No receipt available
  • App doesn't work for parking
  • Wouldn't accept payment card
  • App takes extra commission
  • Needs excessive personal data

Requested features

7 requests
  • Option to extend parking time
  • Clearer indication of parking rules per location
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved user interface
  • Better customer support response times
Show 2 more
  • Ability to get visitor permits easily
  • Link to existing ANPR systems

In-app purchases

None

MiPermit

No in-app purchases

None

Sippi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MiPermit free?
MiPermit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sippi free?
Sippi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MiPermit or Sippi?
MiPermit is rated higher. MiPermit averages 4.3 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Sippi averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MiPermit or Sippi have ads?
Neither MiPermit nor Sippi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MiPermit or Sippi?
MiPermit ships an update every 2 months, and Sippi every 2 months. Most recently, MiPermit was updated on September 22, 2026 and Sippi on September 21, 2026.

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