Comparison

ParkByPlate vs JupiTerp

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

Head to head
About

ParkByPlate

This app simplifies finding and paying for parking. Scan QR codes to locate nearby spots, make cashless payments, and track your parking history and expenses. Receive expiration reminders for a stress-free experience.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning for parking access
  • Seamless cashless payments
  • Detailed payment history
  • Parking session history tracking
  • Smart parking expiration notifications
  • Accessible design features
Features
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Welcome to ParkByPlate – your go-to parking solution! Simply scan the QR code, and effortlessly find and pay for the nearest parking spot in your location. Enjoy stress-free parking with real-time availability, seamless payments, and the convenience you deserve. 1) QR Code Scanning: Instantly access nearby parking lots by scanning a QR code. No more searching – your parking solution is just a scan away. 2) Effortless Payments: Pay for your parking session seamlessly through the app. Enjoy cashless transactions for a smoother experience – no more scrambling for change. 3) Payment History: Keep track of your parking expenses with detailed receipts. Access your payment history for easy reference and reimbursement. 4) Parking History: Keep track of your parking history, making it easy to review past locations, expenses, and duration. 5) Smart Notifications: Receive timely reminders for parking expiration. Stay informed and in control of your parking experience. 6) Accessible Design: ParkByPlate is designed with inclusivity in mind, offering accessibility features for users with different needs. Everyone deserves stress-free parking! Discover a new level of convenience in urban mobility – download ParkByPlate today.

About

JupiTerp

Features
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Jupiterp — the course planner built for Terps. Stop juggling Testudo tabs and spreadsheets. Jupiterp gives University of Maryland students a fast, focused way to build the perfect schedule — search any course, browse every section, see who's teaching, and watch your week come together on a clean visual grid. Built for how students actually pick classes - Search the full UMD course catalog with instant results - Filter by department, GenEd requirement, or professor - Type `@ProfessorName` to find every course they teach - See PlanetTerp / RateMyProfessors ratings right on each section - Live seat availability — know what's open before you register A schedule you can see - Visual weekly grid with color-coded class blocks - Automatic time conflict detection — sections that clash are flagged before you add them - Async, weekend, and TBA classes tracked separately so nothing gets lost - Save multiple plans (Plan A, Plan B, "dream semester") and switch between them From planning to your calendar in one tap - Export your schedule directly to your calendar - Recurring weekly events through the semester end date - No accounts, no sign-up, no tracking Made by UMD students, for UMD students. Free and open source. *Jupiterp is not affiliated with the University of Maryland.*

Screenshots

ParkByPlate4 screens
JupiTerp3 screens

Verdict

The call

ParkByPlate and JupiTerp are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ParkByPlate versus JupiTerp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParkByPlateJupiTerp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPark By Plate, LLCJustin Fournier

In-app purchases

None

ParkByPlate

No in-app purchases

None

JupiTerp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ParkByPlate free?
ParkByPlate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JupiTerp free?
JupiTerp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ParkByPlate or JupiTerp have ads?
Neither ParkByPlate nor JupiTerp shows ads.

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