Comparison

SpotSave vs ParkGuard

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

Head to head
About

SpotSave

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SpotSave is an application that allows you to quickly take note of where you parked your car in crowded parking lots such as shopping malls or airports, and easily track the location, park color and time spent in the parking spot from your phone's lock screen. You will no longer need to take unnecessary parking lot photos that take up space in your gallery. Additionally, the application will send you a reminder notification as you approach the end of your designated parking time. Terms of use: https://spotsave.app/terms-conditions

About

ParkGuard

Features
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Never get a parking fine again. ParkGuard is the simplest, fastest way to time your parking, save your spot, and get reminded before your meter runs out. Whether you park on the street, in a zone, or in a multi-storey car park β€” ParkGuard has your back with a clean countdown timer, smart reminders, and a photo-based spot saver so you never forget where you left your car. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap Start when you park 2. Set your parking duration (30 min, 1h, 2h, 3h β€” or custom) 3. Choose when to be reminded (5, 10, or 15 minutes before expiry) 4. Save your spot with a photo and GPS location 5. Get back to your car before the warden does It's that simple. No account needed. No subscription. Just park smarter. KEY FEATURES PARKING TIMER Set a precise countdown for your parking session. Choose from quick presets or dial in a custom time down to the minute. The live timer keeps counting even when your phone is locked. SMART REMINDERS Get a push notification before your time runs out β€” 5, 10, or 15 minutes before expiry. Never scramble back to your car in a panic again. SAVE YOUR PARKING SPOT Tap once to save your GPS location and snap a photo of your surroundings. Whether it's a parking bay number, a street sign, or a landmark β€” you'll always know exactly where your car is. PHOTO MEMORY Add a photo from your camera or gallery to remember your exact spot β€” especially useful in large car parks, airport parking, or unfamiliar areas. PARKING HISTORY Review all your past parking sessions. See total time parked, number of sessions, and fines avoided. A clean record of every park, every time. MULTILINGUAL ParkGuard supports multiple languages so drivers everywhere can use it comfortably in their own language. WHY PARKGUARD? Parking fines are frustrating, expensive, and completely avoidable. ParkGuard was built for everyday drivers who just want a simple tool β€” no maps, no bookings, no complicated setup. Just set the timer and go. β€” No account or sign-up required - Works offline β€” no internet needed - Lightweight and battery-friendly β€” Clean, dark-mode interface designed for quick use β€” Works for metered street parking, pay-and-display, and timed zones SAVE MONEY. SAVE TIME. The average parking fine costs between €40–€100. ParkGuard costs nothing. One avoided fine pays for itself β€” and then some. Every session is tracked so you can see exactly how much you've saved over time. PERFECT FOR Daily commuters parking on metered streets Shoppers in town centres and retail car parks Visitors using pay-and-display bays Anyone who's ever forgotten their parking time Download ParkGuard now and never pay an unnecessary parking fine again. Note: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Read our terms of service and Privacy Policy for more information. Privacy policy https://haleemapps.blogspot.com/2025/08/privacy-policy.html Terms of use https://haleemapps.blogspot.com/2025/08/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

SpotSave4 screens
ParkGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SpotSave at none against ParkGuard's shown. ParkGuard's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SpotSave sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ParkGuard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SpotSave versus ParkGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpotSaveParkGuard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKani ErenHaleem Ullah

In-app purchases

6 purchases

SpotSave

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
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  • Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Try 3 days for free3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual14 Days trial$119.991 Year
1 purchases

ParkGuard

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$1.991 Month

Questions

Is SpotSave free?
SpotSave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ParkGuard free?
ParkGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpotSave or ParkGuard have ads?
ParkGuard shows ads; SpotSave does not.

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