Comparison

Green P vs ArriveCAN

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

ArriveCAN

Submit customs and immigration questions up to 72 hours in advance of flying into Canada. This optional feature helps reduce time spent at airport inspection kiosks and eGates, contributing to shorter arrival hall lines. Scan your travel document upon arrival to review and certify your pre-submitted declaration.

Highlights
  • Advance CBSA Declaration
  • Submit customs and immigration questions
  • Up to 72 hours in advance
  • Reduce airport inspection time
  • Edit and update declarations
  • Optional feature
Features
Currently charting
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ArriveCAN still contains Advance CBSA Declaration, which allows you to answer customs and immigration questions up to 72 hours in advance of flying into Canada. It is currently available to international air travellers who enter Canada at selected airports. By submitting your customs and immigration information in advance, you will spend less time at a primary inspection kiosk (PIK) or eGate when you arrive at the airport. This contributes to shorter line-ups in arrivals halls. At the border, you will be prompted to scan your travel document at a primary inspection device and confirm your identity. Once your identity has been confirmed, your Advance CBSA Declaration will be retrieved from ArriveCAN for you to review and certify. If changes are required, you can edit and update your declaration prior to certification. Use of the Advance CBSA Declaration feature of ArriveCAN is entirely optional. Please refer to the accessibility notice for this app: https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/services/arrivecan.html#accessibility-notice This app supports English, French and Spanish (as per your device’s language settings). For more information: http://www.canada.ca/ArriveCAN

Screenshots

Green P4 screens
ArriveCAN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArriveCAN at 75% against Green P's 17%. ArriveCAN also leads on ratings volume (533K vs 275) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). 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

ArriveCAN holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArriveCAN has 533K ratings behind it against 275, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Green P's written reviews are positive against 75% of ArriveCAN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Green P ships an update every 2 months, ArriveCAN every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Green P versus ArriveCAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGreen PArriveCAN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (275 ratings)4.8 (533K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.2% of reviews75.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings275533K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#135 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToronto Parking AuthorityCanada Border Services Agency

Customer experience

Green P

All ratings275 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive17.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative78.0%

ArriveCAN

All ratings533,368 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews1,401 reviews
Positive75.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative18.8%

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

ArriveCAN

From 533K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient and convenient
  • 🚀 Streamlines travel process
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 👍 Helpful for fully vaccinated travelers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🤔 Confusing or unclear instructions
  • 🤔 Redundant or unnecessary information required
  • 🤔 Lack of options for certain travel scenarios
  • 🤔 Tracking concerns

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

ArriveCAN

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login/password issues
  • Inability to update contact information
  • Inaccurate or outdated information
  • Submission issues and lost progress

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow editing of submitted information
  • Provide clearer instructions and error messages
  • Integrate with other travel apps/services
  • Add options for different travel scenarios
  • Improve syncing with border agents

In-app purchases

None

Green P

No in-app purchases

None

ArriveCAN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Green P free?
Green P is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArriveCAN free?
ArriveCAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Green P or ArriveCAN?
ArriveCAN is rated higher. Green P averages 4.5 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while ArriveCAN averages 4.8 from 533K ratings.
Do Green P or ArriveCAN have ads?
Neither Green P nor ArriveCAN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Green P or ArriveCAN?
Green P ships an update every 2 months, and ArriveCAN every 6 weeks. Most recently, Green P was updated on October 15, 2026 and ArriveCAN on October 16, 2026.

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