Waylyn vs ParkArmor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Waylyn
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Waylyn is a trip and route recorder built for every mode — car, motorcycle, bike, or walk. RECORD YOUR TRIPS Start, pause, resume, and stop trip recording with a single tap. Waylyn tracks your route in the background with Always location permission, so you never miss a mile — even when your screen is off. DETAILED TRIP STATS Every trip captures distance, duration, average speed, max speed, and a speed gradient overlay on your route map. Auto splits at every 1 km or 1 mi (accounting for pauses) help you analyze your pace segment by segment. GPX & TCX WORKFLOW Import GPX and TCX files from other apps. Export your trips as GPX for free, or unlock GPX with timestamps and TCX export with Waylyn Pro. Your data is portable — always. CARPLAY CONTROLS Start and control your trip recording directly from your car's CarPlay screen — no need to touch your phone. Available with Waylyn Pro. LIVE ACTIVITY & WIDGETS Track your active trip from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activity. Add Home Screen widgets for quick stats. Use App Intents for Shortcuts and Siri. TRIP HISTORY & NOTES Browse your complete trip history with map previews. Rename trips, add notes, and revisit your favorite routes anytime. SHARE YOUR RIDES Create beautiful social templates to share your trip stats on Instagram, X, or any platform. Some templates are free, more unlock with Pro. Export images with one tap. WAYLYN PRO Unlock CarPlay controls, GPX with timestamps, TCX export, premium social templates, and more with a Waylyn Pro subscription. UNITS & FLEXIBILITY Switch between metric and imperial units. Waylyn adapts to your preferences. Privacy-first. No account required. Your data stays on your device. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://arsienijlaputska.notion.site/Waylyn-Privacy-Policy-31086195f70380708118c4bf9db9cc5a Terms of Use: https://arsienijlaputska.notion.site/Waylyn-Terms-of-Use-31086195f70380daad9aeeaa2c453700
ParkArmor
Easily remember where you parked your car, whether for a quick stop or a long trip. Save multiple car locations, add notes and photos, and get directions back to your vehicle. All features are included with a single purchase.
- Save multiple car locations
- Add notes and photos to parking spots
- Timed parking with optional reminders
- Long-term parking saving
- View parking history
- Get directions back to your car
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You found a parking spot. Remember it when you need it. ParkArmor keeps the details that make getting back easier: the saved location, the garage level, the row, the elevator and a photo of the sign. KEEP MORE THAN ONE CAR SAVED Leave your car at the airport and save a rental at your destination. Each parked car has its own details and reminders. Choose the car you want to view or end. PARK FOR MINUTES OR DAYS Use Meter parking for a timed stay. Choose Airport / long stay for a trip: your spot stays saved until you end parking, without a running countdown by default. Add an optional return reminder when you want one. REMEMBER THE DETAILS Keep notes and parking photos with each spot. Review past parking in History. Open directions when it is time to head back. ALL PARKING FEATURES INCLUDED One app purchase. No separate Pro upgrade. No subscription. No account required for the core parking features. Existing customers keep access to their features. Your parking records are stored on your device. Mapping, address lookup and navigation use platform services and may need a connection. GPS accuracy varies, especially indoors; check your saved position and add a useful note or photo. Notifications depend on device permissions and system settings. ParkArmor does not pay for parking or guarantee that you will avoid a ticket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Waylyn at Free against ParkArmor's $0.99. ParkArmor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On ads and iOS requirement 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
Waylyn is free to download; ParkArmor costs $0.99 up front. Waylyn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ParkArmor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Waylyn ships an update every 2 months, ParkArmor monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Waylyn | ParkArmor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arseni Laputska | Katafract LLC |
In-app purchases
Waylyn
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year
ParkArmor
No in-app purchases









