Green P vs SweetSpots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Pay for parking
- QR code entry/exit for gated lots
- Multiple payment options
- Parking expiry reminders
- Remote parking extension
- Carpark locator
- Transaction history
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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.
SweetSpots
Easily save and organize places discovered on social media. Get directions and alerts for nearby saved locations, and share your favorite spots with friends to plan real-world adventures.
- Save places from social media
- Organize into custom collections
- Proximity alerts for saved spots
- In-app navigation
- Share spots and collections
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SweetSpots: Turn social media discoveries into real-world experiences by saving, organizing, and navigating to places you find online. What is SweetSpots? When you see a cool café, restaurant, or hidden gem on TikTok, Instagram, or elsewhere, SweetSpots lets you capture it instantly — with location, link, and notes — and build your own map of places you want to visit. Key Features: • Save spots from any social media post or link with one tap • Organize spots into custom collections (e.g., “Coffee Runs”, “Restaurants to Try”) • Receive proximity alerts when you’re close to a saved SweetSpot • Get directions and navigate to your saved places within the app • Share individual spots or entire collections with friends Why you’ll love it: • No more losing that viral post you wanted to try • All your favorite hidden spots in one app • Helps turn passive browsing into real-world adventures Download SweetSpots now and start turning your saved spots into real-life outings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SweetSpots at 100% against Green P's 16%. Green P's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Green P | SweetSpots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (275 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 275 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Toronto Parking Authority | SweetSpotsApp |
Customer experience
Green P
SweetSpots
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
SweetSpots
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Green P
No in-app purchases
SweetSpots
No in-app purchases







