Parkling vs CompassPin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Parkling
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Parkling is a simple parking timer that reminds you before your parking time runs out, so you don't come back to a fine. Set how long you're parked for and get a notification before time is up. Turn on location and Parkling can start the timer for you when you arrive, and stop it for you when you drive away. KEY FEATURES Parking Timer - Set any duration from 1 minute up to almost 24 hours - Get reminders at the halfway point, shortly before the end, and when time is up - Start, stop, or check your timer any time Automatic Start and Stop - Turn on location and Parkling remembers where you parked - The timer starts by itself when you arrive at your spot - It stops by itself when you drive away - Works in the background, even with the app closed - The distance used to detect arriving and leaving can be adjusted in Settings "Parked?" Detection - Parkling can notice when you've just parked, even without a saved location - You get a simple prompt and start a timer with one tap, right from the Lock Screen - Works with or without CarPlay Apple CarPlay - Start, check, and stop your timer from your car's built-in screen - Pick a quick duration or set a custom one, without touching your phone - Arrival alerts also appear on the CarPlay screen Apple Watch - A full companion app for your wrist - Start a timer, watch the countdown, and stop it, all from your Watch - Add a watch face complication to see your remaining time at a glance - Feel a tap on your wrist when time is running low or the timer ends Siri and Shortcuts - Start, stop, and check your parking timer completely hands-free - For example, just say: "Hey Siri, start parking for 45 minutes in Parkling" - Ask "How much parking time is left in Parkling?" and Siri tells you - Also works while CarPlay is connected Live Activity and Dynamic Island - See your countdown right on the Lock Screen - On newer iPhones, follow it live in the Dynamic Island Widgets and Control Center - Add a Lock Screen widget to see your timer at a glance - Start or stop your timer with one tap from Control Center or the Action button Notifications You Can Trust - Alerts are marked time-sensitive, so they get through most Focus modes, including Driving Focus - One clear alert when the timer ends, no repeated reminders Privacy First - All your data stays on your device - No account, no ads, no tracking - Works without an internet connection - only looking up your street name needs one Also Included - Dark Mode - Available in 10 languages - A welcome screen that walks you through every permission Parkling asks for, and why Parkling is built to be quick and simple: set a time, forget about it, and let your phone remind you when it matters.
CompassPin
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CompassPin helps you orient yourself toward a destination with a calm, minimal interface. Choose where you want to go, then use a live directional view to turn, align, and move with confidence. CompassPin reduces clutter and keeps the experience focused on one thing: helping you face the right direction. Features: β’ Live directional guidance toward your selected destination β’ Clear visual pointer and ribbon feedback as you align β’ Map view that keeps your position and destination easy to understand β’ Simple, distraction-light interface for walking, exploring, and finding your way β’ Fast foreground guidance without a crowded navigation screen CompassPin is designed for people who want a cleaner sense of direction without the noise of a traditional map-heavy experience. Privacy: CompassPin uses your location while the app is open to show your position and guide you toward your selected destination. CompassPin is not an emergency service and should be used with awareness of your surroundings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Parkling at Free against CompassPin's $0.49. CompassPin's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Parkling is free to download; CompassPin costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Parkling | CompassPin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $0.49 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Schwarz | Thomas Richardson |
In-app purchases
Parkling
No in-app purchases
CompassPin
No in-app purchases
Questions
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