Comparison

Green P vs Canoo

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

Head to head
About

Green P

This app allows users to pay for parking in Toronto quickly and easily. It supports on-street, non-gated, and participating gated parking lots. Users can pay via QR code, set up payment methods, and receive expiry reminders.

Highlights
  • Pay for parking
  • QR code entry/exit for gated lots
  • Multiple payment options
  • Parking expiry reminders
  • Remote parking extension
  • Carpark locator
  • Transaction history
Features
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The newest release of Toronto's only official "Green P App" from the Toronto Parking Authority makes parking easier and faster than ever. Available for on-street parking, all non-gated off-street carparks, and now at participating gated carparks. Skip fumbling for change or waiting at a machine by using the app to pay for parking in seconds. With this update, you can now start and pay for gated parking sessions by simply scanning a QR code at the entry gate. When you’re ready to leave, the app will automatically calculate your total and let you exit seamlessly, all without needing a paper ticket. Set up your profile quickly and pay using Apple Pay, PayPal, or your credit card. Plus, the app will notify you when your parking time is about to expire, so you can extend it remotely if needed. Key Features: - Pay for parking in on-street, non-gated, and participating gated carparks - Enter and exit gated carparks using QR codes - Use your credit card, Apple Pay, or PayPal account for payment - Receive reminders when your parking session is about to expire - Extend your parking session remotely from your phone - Use the Green P Locator to find carparks by GPS, address, or landmark - Get parking receipts emailed directly to your inbox - View your complete parking transaction history You can learn more about our exciting mobile parking program at http://mobilepay.greenp.com/ For app support, email: mobilepay@greenp.com. We cannot respond to comments left in reviews. Keep in mind, the Toronto Parking Authority reminds you that using your mobile phone (or any handheld device) while driving is unsafe and illegal in Ontario. Pull over or have a co-pilot do the navigating. Powered by Passport – a leading provider of mobile payment technologies.

About

Canoo

Discover Canada with curated recommendations for attractions and activities. Access over 2,000 free or discounted experiences nationwide, including parks, museums, and cultural events. Build connections and a sense of belonging in your new home.

Highlights
  • Free entry to 2,000+ Canadian experiences
  • Discounts on parks, museums, and events
  • Travel savings with VIA Rail
  • Exclusive member-only perks
  • Curated partner offers
Features
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Canoo is a unique app that connects newcomers with their new home, Canada, through handpicked recommendations for the best things to see and do. It is your companion to explore, save, and feel at home. Around one million members enjoy free or discounted access to more than 2,000 experiences across the country. This includes parks, museums, historic sites, arts and culture, sports events, science centres, and more, along with member-only perks and offers curated with our partners. When newcomers see and experience what Canada has to offer, they build connections and a sense of home. More than 85 percent of Canoo members report a stronger sense of belonging in Canada after experiencing Canoo. You’ve made it here. Let Canoo open more doors. Let’s explore Canada. What you get with Canoo • Free entry to more than 2,000 of the best experiences in Canada, including parks, festivals, museums, historical sites, performing arts and sports events, and more. • Savings on travel with VIA Rail, for you and up to four children • Exclusive member-only perks and offers curated with our partners Who can join • Age 18 or older • Became a Canadian citizen in the last 365 days or a Permanent Resident in the last 5 years Membership Canoo membership now lasts beyond one year, with benefits that continue to evolve over time so you can keep discovering more of Canada. NEED HELP? Contact Canoo Support to solve your issue before posting a review: https://canoo.zendesk.com/hc/en-ca/requests/new About Canoo Canoo is delivered by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, a national charity empowering newcomers feel at home in Canada.

Screenshots

Green P4 screens
Canoo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Canoo at 48% against Green P's 15%. Canoo also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Green P's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, 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

Canoo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 275 and 328 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Green P's written reviews are positive against 48% of Canoo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Green P ships an update every 2 months, Canoo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Green P versus Canoo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGreen PCanoo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (275 ratings)4.8 (328 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.3% of reviews48.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings275328 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToronto Parking AuthorityInstitute for Canadian Citizenship

Customer experience

Green P

All ratings275 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews248 reviews
Positive15.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative79.8%

Canoo

All ratings328 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews176 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative47.7%

User reviews

Green P

From 275 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient parking payments
  • 🚀 Reliable app performance
  • 💡 Apple Wallet support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
  • 💰 Mandatory minimum wallet balance
  • 🤔 Confusing and tedious payment flow
  • 🕰️ Inconsistent parking session tracking

Canoo

From 328 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Smooth experience
  • 💡 Welcoming for newcomers
  • 🚀 Helpful customer support
  • 👍 Easy check-in

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Scanning issues
  • 🐛 Registration problems
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Difficult to navigate
  • 🐛 Limited coverage in certain areas

Bugs and requests

Green P

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to verify phone number
  • Inability to update payment method
  • Saved sessions not working as expected
  • Parking lot information not loading properly
  • App freezing or not loading on mobile networks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to pay exact parking amount
  • Improved map and location search
  • Automatic parking session extension
  • Better notification system for expiring sessions

Canoo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scanning PR card not working
  • Registration process not functioning
  • App crashing on check-in
  • Incompatibility with newer OS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to manually enter information
  • More comprehensive coverage of attractions
  • Improved filtering and search functionality
  • Expanded eligibility beyond newcomers

In-app purchases

None

Green P

No in-app purchases

None

Canoo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Green P free?
Green P is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Canoo free?
Canoo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Green P or Canoo?
Canoo is rated higher. Green P averages 4.5 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while Canoo averages 4.8 from 328 ratings.
Do Green P or Canoo have ads?
Neither Green P nor Canoo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Green P or Canoo?
Green P ships an update every 2 months, and Canoo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Green P was updated on October 17, 2026 and Canoo on October 18, 2026.

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