# Earthmate vs YaParking

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YaParking at 100% against Earthmate's 22%. YaParking also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7). Earthmate's advantage is ratings volume (272 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

YaParking holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earthmate has 272 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Earthmate's written reviews are positive against 100% of YaParking's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earthmate | YaParking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthmate/id519247758/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaparking/id6479964608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **272** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 92 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [wilkins vargas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610042709) |

## What reviewers say

### Earthmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthmate/id519247758)

Connect your satellite communicator to your mobile device for text messaging, navigation, and trip planning. Access offline maps, track your location, and share your adventures globally. Stay connected and safe on any outdoor expedition.

**Highlights:** Send/receive text messages, Offline topographic maps, Waypoint and route navigation, Tracking and location sharing, Trip logging and planning, Cloud storage for trips, Control inReach device features

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Offline maps
- 📡 Satellite communication
- 💬 Messaging functionality
- 🗺️ Tracking and navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 🔍 Lacking detailed maps
- 🔑 Login/sync issues
- 🔧 Buggy and unstable
- 🗓️ Frequent app crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible text fields
- Disappearing waypoints and tracks
- Inability to send preset messages from app
- Incorrect wind speed display
- Broken map downloads

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Customizable preset messages
- Improved map detail and customization
- Seamless sync between app and device
- Frequent message check intervals


### YaParking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaparking/id6479964608)

Discover and reserve available parking spots offered by other users through an interactive map. View real-time availability, distance, estimated arrival, and price in points before booking your space.

**Highlights:** Interactive parking map, Real-time parking availability, User-offered parking spaces, Parking space details, Direct reservation

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earthmate free?

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

### Is YaParking free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Earthmate or YaParking?

YaParking is rated higher. Earthmate averages 2.7 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while YaParking averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Earthmate or YaParking have ads?

Neither Earthmate nor YaParking shows ads.

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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.*