# ParkAround vs EV Loader

The clearest difference is monetization model: EV Loader at ad-supported against ParkAround's free with in-app purchases. EV Loader also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). ParkAround's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ParkAround against 5.0 for EV Loader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParkAround has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ParkAround ships an update every 3 weeks, EV Loader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParkAround | EV Loader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkaround-book-parking/id509196275/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-loader/id1523181423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 88 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ParkAround B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/852901944) | [Parity Platform I.K.E](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523181422) |

## What reviewers say

### ParkAround

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkaround-book-parking/id509196275)

Easily find and book parking in major cities, airports, and ports across Greece and Spain. Secure exclusive discounts and compare car parks to find the best spot for your needs.

**Highlights:** Find parking in cities, airports, and ports, Compare available car parks, Get cost estimates, Book parking spots, Exclusive discounts up to 80%

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### EV Loader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-loader/id1523181423)

Find and book electric vehicle charging stations across Greece and SE Europe. Station owners can list their facilities, manage payments, and track transactions through a dedicated app.

**Highlights:** View and book charging stations, Multiple locations and businesses, Station owner listings, Streamlined payment system, Transaction tracking, Web and mobile app access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParkAround free?

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

### Is EV Loader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ParkAround or EV Loader?

ParkAround and EV Loader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ParkAround or EV Loader have ads?

Both ParkAround and EV Loader show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParkAround or EV Loader?

ParkAround ships an update every 3 weeks, and EV Loader monthly. Most recently, ParkAround was updated on October 19, 2026 and EV Loader on October 29, 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.*