Comparison

Greenwheels vs APP Parking

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Greenwheels

Access thousands of shared cars conveniently located throughout the Netherlands. Rent a car for any duration without the costs and hassle of ownership, including maintenance, parking, and insurance. Simply sign up, book, and unlock your chosen vehicle via the app.

Highlights
  • Thousands of cars available
  • Rent by the hour or day
  • All-inclusive pricing
  • Designated parking spots
  • Various car types
  • App-based booking and access
Features
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Happy to have a car nearby, without the hassle. Get access to thousands of cars throughout the Netherlands and at more than 150 train stations. Hit the road with one of our shared cars. Save on car costs and the trouble of owning your own car: no maintenance, parking or insurance fees to worry about. You decide when and where to go. Simply sign up, book and open the car via the app. Renting and sharing a car via Greenwheels is this easy:. 1. Sign up for free with Greenwheels. 2. Book a car nearby and open the car with the app. 3. After your trip, return the car to your own location. At Greenwheels you never have to search for a car or for a free parking space: our cars have their own designated location. Payment is simply processed automatically via direct debit or credit card. Are you looking for a compact and affordable city car or an electric shared car? Or do you need a van or a more spacious station wagon? At Greenwheels you can use all our car types with one account. Simply choose the car that is most convenient for you at that moment; a large or small car for a long or short journey. The convenience of Greenwheels - You decide where, when and how long to go. - Sign up for free. - Always a (electric) car available, whenever you need one. - All-inclusive fees, from maintenance to car insurance. - Pay-as-you-go, unless you pick one of our discounted rates with better hourly and kilometre rates. - Maximum flexibility: last-minute cancelling, shorten your trip or extend it. Book far in advance or just before you want to leave. - Affordable Day, Two-Day and Week deals for longer use. - No more searching for a free parking spot: our cars have their own designated parking locations. - Ideal addition to cycling or public transport. Greenwheels facts - Car rental or car sharing? There are more than 2,900 Greenwheels cars spread all over the Netherlands. Check out all the cars near you and at more than 150 train stations. - Drive less than 10,000 kilometres a year? Then car sharing with Greenwheels is a cheaper option for you. - Each Greenwheels shared car means 14 fewer cars on the street, less CO2 emissions and more efficient use of mobility. - Payment is easy and automatic via direct debit or credit card. Sign up now and rent a shared car when you need one. You can sign up in the app or on www.greenwheels.nl/en-us.

About

APP Parking

This app allows you to easily pay for parking using your smartphone. It helps you avoid tickets, overpayment, and the need to visit parking meters. Simply start and stop your parking session via the app.

Highlights
  • Determine zone code by GPS
  • Start and stop parking via phone
  • Pay only for actual parking time
  • Add unlimited vehicle registrations
  • Park multiple cars simultaneously
  • Receive parking notifications
Features
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APP Parking has been voted Best Parking App by the Consumer Association. PROMOTION! New customers get €10 free parking with promo code: parkeerbonus You can park via your mobile with APP Parking, part of SMSParking. APP Parking uses GPS and works through your phone's internet connection. Why APP Parking? With APP Parking, you’ll never risk getting a fine again, you’ll never overpay for parking, and you’ll never have to walk to a parking meter again. How does APP Parking work? Open the app, select the zone code and your license plate, and start the parking session. When you get back to the car, stop the parking session and you're done. You can also set a parking time in advance, which can be extended or ended early. App features - Determine the zone number using GPS - Start and stop parking with your phone - Flexible parking, pay only for how long you park - Add unlimited and free license plates and users - Park multiple cars at the same time - Add labels to your parking action - Receive notifications of active parking actions via email/app/SMS - Park in the Netherlands and Belgium, on the street and in garages Do you have any questions? Email info@smsparking.nl or call us at 020 516 01 39 (local rate). Attention! 1. The app is free, but to use it you need an account with SMSParking. Not a member yet? Visit www.smsparking.nl for more information. Registration costs a one-time fee of €5.00. Choose the subscription that suits you. 2. No rights can be derived from the use of GPS by the app to determine the zone code. You are always responsible for entering the correct zone code. The zone code indicated by the APP Parking is only a suggestion based on the GPS location provided by your Android phone. So always check if the zone code is correct! 3. No rights can be derived from the notifications sent by the app. You are always responsible for being aware of an active parking session and for stopping it on time; the notification is only a reminder.

Screenshots

Greenwheels4 screens
APP Parking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Greenwheels at 4.6 against APP Parking's 1.6. Greenwheels also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (226 vs 7). APP Parking's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Greenwheels holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Greenwheels has 226 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Greenwheels's written reviews are positive against 0% of APP Parking's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Greenwheels ships an update every 10 days, APP Parking every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Greenwheels versus APP Parking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGreenwheelsAPP Parking
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (226 ratings) — better1.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings226 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreenwheelsSMSParking BV

Customer experience

Greenwheels

All ratings225 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive4.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative85.7%

APP Parking

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Greenwheels

No in-app purchases

None

APP Parking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Greenwheels free?
Greenwheels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APP Parking free?
APP Parking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Greenwheels or APP Parking?
Greenwheels is rated higher. Greenwheels averages 4.6 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while APP Parking averages 1.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Greenwheels or APP Parking have ads?
Greenwheels shows ads; APP Parking does not.
Which is updated more often, Greenwheels or APP Parking?
Greenwheels ships an update every 10 days, and APP Parking every 5 months. Most recently, Greenwheels was updated on November 1, 2026 and APP Parking on October 23, 2026.

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