# SunPass vs ParkByApp

The clearest difference is rating: ParkByApp at 3.2 against SunPass's 1.6. SunPass's advantage is chart position (#147 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 272). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ParkByApp holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SunPass has 2.4K ratings behind it against 272, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of SunPass's written reviews are positive against 10% of ParkByApp's.

SunPass ships an update every 4 months, ParkByApp every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SunPass | ParkByApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunpass/id492680525/reviews) | **[3.2 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkbyapp/id1104440562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 272 |
| Positive reviews | 3.4% of reviews | **10.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#147** | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FL Dept. of Transportation/SunPass](https://appshunter.io/developer/492680528) | [Park By App, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474144648) |

## What reviewers say

### SunPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunpass/id492680525)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Manage your prepaid toll account for Florida's toll roads and bridges. Easily check balances, add funds, view transactions, and update vehicle and transponder information. Enjoy lower toll rates compared to cash payments.

**Highlights:** Check account balance, Add funds, Save credit card for Easy Pay, View transaction activity, Update vehicle information, Add transponders, Update transponder status

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Works as expected
- 💳 Easy to add funds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔒 Login issues
- ⚠️ Outdated and buggy
- 🤖 Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to activate transponder
- Incorrect toll charges
- Blank screens and loading issues

**Requested features**

- Update app for modern devices
- Improve user interface
- Streamline account management


### ParkByApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkbyapp/id1104440562)

Easily pay for and manage your parking sessions directly from your smartphone. Avoid the hassle of meters and receive notifications before your session expires. Extend your parking time remotely to accommodate changing plans.

**Highlights:** Pay for parking on the go, Extend parking sessions remotely, Receive parking session expiry alerts, View future parking rates, Manage parking history, Receive email receipts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and convenient payment process
- ⏰ Ability to extend parking remotely from phone
- 📱 Easy-to-use interface with simple instructions
- 🔔 Parking expiration notifications
- 📊 Parking history tracking available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently and is unstable
- ❌ Network errors prevent payment processing
- 💳 Credit card registration fails repeatedly
- 🚫 Limited parking time increment options (forced 2+ hour minimums)
- 💰 Significantly overpriced compared to competitors and kiosks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch and during use
- Network error messages blocking payment attempts
- Credit card information not saved correctly or shows wrong number
- PIN entry causes app to close automatically
- Zone selection screen unresponsive on iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Apple Pay and digital wallet integration
- Apple Watch app support
- Hourly parking rate options instead of fixed increments
- Search feature for parking zones
- Better zone code visibility and accessibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SunPass free?

SunPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ParkByApp free?

ParkByApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SunPass or ParkByApp?

ParkByApp is rated higher. SunPass averages 1.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while ParkByApp averages 3.2 from 272 ratings.

### Do SunPass or ParkByApp have ads?

Neither SunPass nor ParkByApp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SunPass or ParkByApp?

SunPass ships an update every 4 months, and ParkByApp every 9 months. Most recently, SunPass was updated on September 24, 2026 and ParkByApp on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*