Green P vs PathReel
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.
PathReel
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PathReel — Turn Your Journey into a Story You Can Replay Every trip leaves a trail. A walk through your neighbourhood, a weekend bike ride, a cross-country road trip, or a flight across the ocean, PathReel captures your GPS tracks, photos, and workouts, then transforms them into living memories you can replay anytime. Automatic Trip Recording PathReel intelligently detects walking, running, cycling, driving, and flying — and can switch modes automatically during the same journey. Set your home as a geofence, and PathReel will automatically start recording when you leave and stop when you return. No buttons. No reminders. Built for long trips, background GPS recording is optimized for battery efficiency and remains reliable even with the screen locked. Watch Your Life on a 3D Globe Replay your journeys on a cinematic 3D satellite globe with two unique recap modes. Media Recap Relive your travels month by month with photos, stops, and smooth cinematic camera movements that automatically adapt to your activity. Route Recap Watch a UFO travel across the globe and retrace every journey you’ve taken. A glowing beam reveals each route on the map before the UFO lifts back into the sky and flies to your next destination. Smart camera transitions automatically adjust altitude based on travel distance — from local city trips to full intercontinental flights. Walking through a city should feel different from crossing an ocean — and PathReel makes it feel that way. Export Beautiful Videos in One Tap Turn any trip into a shareable cinematic video. Export: A single adventure Your latest vacation Your entire year Any custom date range Perfect for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, WeChat, and more. New in Version 2.5.0 UFO-Powered Route Recap A brand-new cinematic playback mode with dynamic globe flyovers and adaptive altitude transitions. Route Video Recording Route Recap now supports one-tap video recording and sharing. Smoother Camera Transitions Nearby trips stay low and cinematic, while long-distance travel smoothly transitions into space-level flyovers. Game Center Leaderboards Compete globally across 15 leaderboards, including walking, driving, cycling, flights, countries visited, cities explored, streaks, and photo counts. Built for Travellers, Athletes, and Memory Keepers PathReel is for: Hikers, runners, and cyclists preserving every workout Travellers building a visual memory of everywhere they’ve been Anyone who loves year-in-review moments Creators who want cinematic travel videos without complicated editing tools Privacy First Your data belongs to you. Trips are stored locally on your iPhone Optional backup uses your personal iCloud account No third-party servers No telemetry or behavioural tracking Game Center powers leaderboards without exposing personal data Technical Highlights 3D satellite globe powered by Apple Maps Automatic city and country detection Apple Health workout import Full Dark Mode and Light Mode support Available in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, Spanish, and more Open PathReel today — and turn every step, mile, and flight into a story worth replaying.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Green P at none against PathReel's shown. PathReel's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Green P ships an update every 2 months, PathReel every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Green P | PathReel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (275 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 275 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Toronto Parking Authority | Origin Innovation Lab Inc |
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
PathReel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Green P
No in-app purchases
PathReel
No in-app purchases







