EasyPark vs Instapark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EasyPark
This app simplifies parking by allowing users to pay for and manage parking sessions directly from their mobile device. It helps find parking spots, extend sessions remotely, and even charge electric vehicles, saving time and reducing stress.
- Pay for parking via mobile
- Find parking spots
- Remotely extend parking sessions
- Charge electric vehicles
- Split private and work costs
- Multiple secure payment methods
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EasyPark has been making cities more livable since 2001. With millions of drivers, businesses, and operators using our services in more than 20 countries, we continue to develop convenient, easy-to-use solutions to save you time, and money and remove the unnecessary stress of car parking. EasyPark is the nr. 1 parking app in Europe when it comes to coverage. With our mobile parking solution, you can pay for parking in a garage or find a parking spot in the street, in the city center or in the airport, at home or abroad - wherever life takes you! You can also charge your EV, and go even further. Price: In most locations, we charge a service fee on top of the parking cost the operator charges. The total price and fee breakdown are shown in the EasyPark app when you set your end time and before you start to park, as well as in your parking receipt when the session has ended, so you are confident about how much you’re paying. Please see your local easypark.com site for more details. With the EasyPark app, you can: - Start your session from your mobile phone. - Stop your session at any time, paying for the active time. - Remotely extend your session if you need more time. - Find parking near your location or destination before traveling. - Charge your electric car with the same app. - Pay for parking, whether privately or for work. - Split your private and work-related parking or charging costs. - Pay with secure methods such as Visa, Mastercard, ApplePay, or monthly invoices for business accounts. - Get notified when your parking is close to expiration. You can pay for parking and EV charging with the EasyPark app in: Rome, Madrid, Melbourne, Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Helsinki and so many more! Please note that the EasyPark app is unavailable in the United Kingdom. To park in the UK, please use the RingGo app instead.
Instapark
Easily find and pay for parking in the Netherlands without registration. View rates, manage your session, and receive reminders. Appeal parking fines directly within the app.
- Direct payment via Tikkie
- View parking rates in advance
- Extend or stop parking sessions
- Push notification reminders
- Appeal parking fines
- Anonymous user option
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Park directly, no registration! Hassle-free parking starts now with Instapark! Simply pay via Tikkie and get your money back when you are finished. It does not have to be difficult. How does Instapark work? Download the app, find your parking spot on the map (or enter the zone code manually), and choose an end time. Enter your license plate and pay. From the parking overview, you can choose to extend your session or stop it early to receive the remaining balance back on your account. Tariffs With Instapark, you can view the parking rates of all public parking spaces in the Netherlands in advance. No more surprises! Check the map directly to see what parking costs in your desired zone so you can always make the best choice for your wallet. Notifications Instapark uses push notifications to remind you that a parking session is ending soon. These notifications can be set from 5 to 30 minutes before your end time. This way, you never forget to end or extend your parking session. Where can I use Instapark? You can use Instapark in more than 180 cities throughout the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, Eindhoven, and Den Bosch. Visit our website for a full overview. Check parking spots in advance The Instapark map gives you a clear overview of parking spaces in any city. This allows you to find and plan for the cheapest parking spot near your destination before you even leave. Want to create an account? That is also possible! When you download the app, you start as an anonymous user. This means we do not store your personal information. However, with an anonymous account, we cannot guarantee that your parking history and invoices will be saved permanently. If you want your data stored, you can register via email, Apple ID, or Google. Your privacy is our top priority. Customer service and support Instapark customer service is available 24/7. If you encounter any issues, do not hesitate to contact us via email (info@instapark.nl), phone (020-51601390), or live chat on our website. I received a parking fine If you have received a parking fine, you can appeal directly through the app. This service is provided in collaboration with Appjection. Go to the menu, navigate to the help center, and select "I received a fine." Enjoy the revolutionary parking experience of Instapark!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: EasyPark at 9.6K against Instapark's 4. EasyPark also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
EasyPark holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EasyPark has 9.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
EasyPark ships an update fortnightly, Instapark every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EasyPark | Instapark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (9.6K ratings) — better | 4.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9.6K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Easy Park AS | Develobi |
Customer experience
EasyPark
Instapark
Bugs and requests
EasyPark
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to start or stop parking sessions
- Issues with verifying phone numbers and account registration
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between rental cars
- Incorrect parking charges and failure to register payments
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more payment methods (e.g., Apple Pay)
- Improve account management and ability to cancel subscriptions
- Provide better guidance and instructions for first-time users
- Enhance location detection and parking zone identification
Instapark
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EasyPark
No in-app purchases
Instapark
No in-app purchases









