Comparison

ParkPatrol vs PathView

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

Head to head
About

ParkPatrol

This app helps you remember where and when you parked, and alerts you to potential parking enforcement activity nearby. Users can report officer locations to help others avoid tickets. Pro upgrades offer advanced features like expiration alarms and customizable sounds.

Highlights
  • Remember parking location and time
  • Receive alerts for nearby parking officers
  • Report parking officer locations
  • Expiration alarm for parking timers
  • Customizable alarm and alert sounds
  • Filter previous officer reports by time range
Features
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ParkPatrol is the Parking Reminder app that does much more. - Check-in your parked car to remember where & when you parked (and where you last parked). - Receive instant notifications of parking officers reported near your car. - Report parking officers locations when you see one. - Post to your Facebook wall from within ParkPatrol. - Run a community building campaign with Email, Flyers and Posters. 4 stars "Awesome! Saved my bacon" -Koops007 5 stars "Great app" -BenTang 5 stars "Fantastic app" -eves0 5 stars "Get it, join the cause" -longtwety ...and many more In-App purchase upgrades to ParkPatrol PRO for even more features and Karma points. PRO FEATURES * Expiration Alarm - when parking timer expires * Draggable parking pin - move the pin to adjust your parking position * Choice of cool custom Alarm & Alert sounds * Exclusive Pro user icon, badges and stats - your reports display special map icons and pro information. * Filter Previous Reports - the map can be set to display officer sightings between 2 minutes and 4 hours. Join the ParkPatrol community of over 150,000 users on iPhone and other popular smartphone platforms. ParkPatrol is free and works worldwide. So stay one step ahead of parking fines with the power of crowd sourcing technology. ParkPatrol function is reliant on Location Services, Notification Services and Network Connectivity. Notifications are reliant on other users submitting alerts within your check-in range and Internet connection. ParkPatrol is entirely anonymous, does not communicate any information to any third party, and does not collect any personally identifiable information. It’s a community tool which works because iPhone and other smartphone users unite, so join the ParkPatrol community today, and start reporting!

About

PathView

This app provides accessible indoor navigation in large public spaces like shopping centers and hospitals. It offers audio and visual guidance, prioritizing efficient and accessible routes for all users, including those with vision impairments or mobility challenges.

Highlights
  • Accessible indoor navigation
  • Text & Audio guidance
  • Wheelchair-accessible routes
  • Share location feature
  • Pin saved locations
  • Hazard alerts
  • Customizable settings
Features
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PathView is BindiMaps' indoor navigation app, built for all abilities. Find your way in shopping centres, hospitals, universities, airports, public buildings and office complexes, as well as expos, events and major sporting venues. Key features: * PathView+ shows photo previews of your route in supported venues, so you know exactly what to look for before you arrive. * Search a supported venue for stores, services, bathrooms, parking and more, then follow step-by-step directions to get there. * Floor-by-floor maps show where you are and where you're going, with landmarks along the way. * Wheelchair-accessible routing finds lifts and ramps instead of stairs and escalators. * Share a destination or meeting point as a link. It opens in the app or in any browser. * No account and no sign-in. Location is only ever used with your permission. * Venue maps are live, so new stores and changed layouts appear without an app update. PathView is the new name for the BindiMaps app. If you used BindiMaps for its voice-guided navigation for people who are blind or have low vision, that experience continues in TruStep, our dedicated app with turn-by-turn voice navigation indoors. Search the store for TruStep, also by BindiMaps. PathView works in supported locations (complete list on our website). Contact us if you would like to recommend that a location installs PathView.

Screenshots

ParkPatrol2 screens
PathView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PathView at none against ParkPatrol's 1. PathView also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ParkPatrol sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PathView asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ParkPatrol ships an update every 4 months, PathView every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ParkPatrol versus PathView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParkPatrolPathView
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien ArdonBindiMaps

Customer experience

ParkPatrol

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative16.1%

PathView

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ParkPatrol

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • App crashes when clicking Pro button
  • App crashes (iPhone version 13.3.1)
  • Cannot access GPS even with location settings on
  • App does not remember Pro member status after iPhone upgrade
  • App is not compatible with iOS 8
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  • App does not remember location after exiting
  • App crashes when trying to purchase Pro
  • App crashes
  • App does not send notifications
  • App cannot find location
  • App does not ask for location
  • App cannot find my location
  • App cannot access the Internet
  • App uses Internet for map points, not GPS
  • App gets hot running in background
  • App flattens battery quickly
  • No push notifications received
  • Cannot send parking duration
  • Problem with internet connection
  • GPS location can be off
  • Cannot delete own parking cop sighting
  • Cannot remove/ignore old sightings
  • Doesn't send warning
  • Doesn't send alert
  • Mapkats has more people

Requested features

20 requests
  • Add ticket uploads to find patterns
  • Customizable radius for notifications
  • Draggable reporting pin for accurate location
  • Ability to report sightings anywhere
  • Edit parking alarm time without returning to car
Show 15 more
  • Specify 'motorbike parking'
  • Add a tyre marked icon alert
  • Push notification for nearing park time
  • Ability to adjust current location
  • Ability to delete or update reported sightings
  • Default setting to remove sightings after a set time
  • Display only recent alerts
  • Report booze busts, speed traps, and other law enforcement setups
  • Navigation function for 'find car'
  • Option to purchase Pro from the start, not just in-app
  • Confirmation step before sending alert
  • Remove/ignore sightings older than a certain time period
  • Improve German translation
  • Use GPS only for iPod Touch users
  • Better communication and marketing

PathView

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ParkPatrol

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$3.99
None

PathView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ParkPatrol free?
ParkPatrol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PathView free?
PathView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ParkPatrol or PathView have ads?
Neither ParkPatrol nor PathView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ParkPatrol or PathView?
ParkPatrol ships an update every 4 months, and PathView every 3 weeks. Most recently, ParkPatrol was updated on October 29, 2026 and PathView on October 24, 2026.

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