Comparison

Day Pass Tracker vs Blue Disc

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

Head to head
About

Day Pass Tracker

Features
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A Saver Day Pass gives you unlimited public transport across Switzerland for one day (with some exceptions). It’s ideal for tourists, visitors, and locals planning day trips, scenic train journeys, or flexible travel. Day Pass Tracker shows availability and prices at a glance, helping you book before prices increase. Features - Check Saver Day Pass availability by date - Compare prices for 1st and 2nd class - Find the cheapest travel days instantly - Clean, simple interface for easy planning *This app is NOT affiliated with the SBB (Swiss Federal Railways). Always check with SBB for official ticket terms and conditions.

About

Blue Disc

This app helps you avoid parking fines by automatically calculating your parking time limit and sending timely notifications before it expires. It adheres to specific rules in Switzerland, France, and Germany, and features an interactive map to find blue zone parking spots.

Highlights
  • Automatic parking time calculation
  • Notifications before expiration
  • Interactive map for blue zones
  • Supports Swiss, French, and German rules
  • Real-time countdown
  • Customizable warning times
Features
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DISCLAIMER Blue Disc is a private and independent application. It does not represent, is not affiliated with, and is not sponsored by any government entity or authority. SOURCE OF INFORMATION The calculation rules used in this application are based on: Switzerland: Art. 48 of the Road Sign Ordinance (OSR) https://www.fedlex.admin.ch/eli/cc/1979/1961_1961_1961/#art_48 France: French Highway Code (Code de la route) and local blue zone regulations Germany: § 13 and § 42 (Zeichen 314) of the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) Have you ever been caught out by a fine because you forgot the time on your parking disc? Blue Disc is here to help. This app automatically calculates your parking time limit and sends you a notification before it expires. No need to keep watching the clock—the app handles it for you. HOW IT WORKS - Park and set your physical blue disc as usual - Tap "I am parking now" in the app - Receive an alert before the authorized time ends - That's it. Simple and efficient. FEATURES - Automatic calculation according to Swiss, French, and German rules - Public holidays taken into account - Find blue zone parking spots around you with interactive map - Real-time countdown - Warning notification before expiration - Manual arrival time selection if you parked earlier - Intuitive interface with disc visualization REGULATORY COMPLIANCE The application complies with local regulations: Switzerland: Rounding up to the next half-hour, lunch exception France: Management of lunch break interruptions (e.g. 12pm-2pm not counted) and variable parking durations Germany: Rounding up to the next half-hour for the start of parking CUSTOMIZABLE SETTINGS - Disc requirement period (start and end times) - Morning free time - Warning time before expiration (5, 10, 15 minutes...) IMPORTANT NOTE This application does not replace the physical parking disc, which remains mandatory. It accompanies you by reminding you when your time is almost up. PRIVACY - No account required - Works offline - No data collected - Ad-free Download Blue Disc and avoid unpleasant surprises when returning to your car.

Screenshots

Day Pass Tracker3 screens
Blue Disc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blue Disc at every 9 days against Day Pass Tracker's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Day Pass Tracker costs $0.99 and Blue Disc $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Day Pass Tracker ships an update every 2 months, Blue Disc every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Day Pass Tracker versus Blue Disc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDay Pass TrackerBlue Disc
Price$0.99$0.99
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimothy PillowBruno Paiva

In-app purchases

None

Day Pass Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

Blue Disc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Day Pass Tracker free?
Day Pass Tracker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blue Disc free?
Blue Disc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Day Pass Tracker or Blue Disc have ads?
Neither Day Pass Tracker nor Blue Disc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Day Pass Tracker or Blue Disc?
Day Pass Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and Blue Disc every 9 days. Most recently, Day Pass Tracker was updated on September 19, 2026 and Blue Disc on September 23, 2026.

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