ParkingKarma SF vs Ord
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ParkingKarma SF
Find available street parking spots instantly using AI-powered live availability. Get turn-by-turn navigation to open spaces, receive alerts for parking rules, and benefit from accident protection.
- AI-powered live parking availability
- Turn-by-turn smart navigation
- Street cleaning & permit zone alerts
- Accident protection with video monitoring
- Real-time parking map
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Park Instantly with AI-Powered Live Availability No more circling the block—find open parking spots in real time with our AI-powered camera network. Our smart navigation guides you to available spaces with turn-by-turn directions, estimated arrival times, and the best route suggestions. Live Parking Map – Instantly see open spots near you Smart Navigation – Get precise turn-by-turn guidance to parking Accident Protection – 24/7 video monitoring & claim support Parking Rules Made Easy – Street cleaning & permit zone alerts Save time, reduce stress, and park with confidence. Download now!
Ord
This navigation app uses spatial audio from compatible headphones to guide you without spoken directions. It creates an immersive experience by playing directional sounds that subtly indicate turns and routes, allowing for passive navigation while walking or biking.
- Spatial audio directional guidance
- Intuitive sound-based turns
- Hands-free navigation
- Real-time route adjustment
- Immersive walking and biking experience
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Ord redefines navigation by using AirPods' spatial audio to guide you intuitively without spoken directions. Perfect for biking and walking, Ord creates an immersive experience, playing directional sounds that help you follow the route naturally. Instead of standard turn cues, sounds subtly guide you—if you need to turn right, you'll hear the sound from that side of your head. As you move, Ord adjusts in real time, syncing with your head's direction to keep you effortlessly on course. Say goodbye to looking down at your phone, or being confused where to go; navigate the world passively with Ord. Compatible with AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, or Beats Fit Pro.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ord at none against ParkingKarma SF's 2. ParkingKarma SF's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. ParkingKarma SF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Ord asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ParkingKarma SF against 5.0 for Ord. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
ParkingKarma SF ships an update every 4 days, Ord every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ParkingKarma SF | Ord |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DRAKE ALEXANDER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Riley Walz |
Customer experience
ParkingKarma SF
Ord
In-app purchases
ParkingKarma SF
- All Access7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- All Access7 Days trial$249.001 Year
Ord
No in-app purchases
