# ParkClock vs ParkTimer

The clearest difference is update cadence: ParkClock at every 6 days against ParkTimer's every 3 weeks. ParkClock also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). ParkTimer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ParkClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ParkTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ParkClock against 5.0 for ParkTimer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

ParkClock ships an update every 6 days, ParkTimer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParkClock | ParkTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkclock/id6748295364/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parktimer-auto-parking/id6757021981/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [尉卿 褚](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698865439) | [小玲 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573722736) |

## What reviewers say

### ParkClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkclock/id6748295364)

Easily track parking sessions and receive timely alerts before additional fees are incurred. Customize pricing rules for various parking locations and manage your time efficiently to avoid unexpected charges.

**Highlights:** Start parking timer with advance notifications, Create and save multiple pricing templates, Set detailed charging rules, Customizable time units and prices, Simple and clean interface

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ParkClock Lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |


### ParkTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parktimer-auto-parking/id6757021981)

This app automates parking session management, calculating costs in real-time and notifying you of rate changes. It helps you avoid tickets and overpaying by tracking time, cost, and even remembering your parking spot.

**Highlights:** Automatic parking timer via car Bluetooth, Real-time parking cost calculation, Live alerts and notifications, Parking spot photo and QR code saving, Parking history and savings insights, Smart savings assistant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ParkTimer Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParkClock free?

ParkClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ParkTimer free?

ParkTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ParkClock or ParkTimer?

ParkClock and ParkTimer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ParkClock or ParkTimer have ads?

Neither ParkClock nor ParkTimer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParkClock or ParkTimer?

ParkClock ships an update every 6 days, and ParkTimer every 3 weeks. Most recently, ParkClock was updated on October 7, 2026 and ParkTimer on October 11, 2026.

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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.*