ParkByPlate vs JupiTerp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- QR code scanning for parking access
- Seamless cashless payments
- Detailed payment history
- Parking session history tracking
- Smart parking expiration notifications
- Accessible design 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.
JupiTerp
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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.*
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ParkByPlate | JupiTerp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (36 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Park By Plate, LLC | Justin Fournier |
In-app purchases
ParkByPlate
No in-app purchases
JupiTerp
No in-app purchases









