ParkTimer vs MeterTime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ParkTimer
This app helps drivers avoid overpaying for parking and easily locate their vehicles. It features a smart countdown timer with color-coded alerts, customizable billing rules, and the ability to record parking spot details like photos and QR codes. Live Activities and widgets provide at-a-glance tracking without unlocking your device.
- Smart countdown timer with visual alerts
- Customizable parking billing rules
- Record parking spot photos and QR codes
- Live Activities for Dynamic Island
- Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets
- Privacy-first local data storage
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WHY PARKTIMER? Ever paid for an extra hour just because you overstayed by a few minutes at the mall? Forgot which level you parked on and wasted time searching? ParkTimer solves these everyday parking headaches! CORE FEATURES Smart Countdown Timer • Visual ring timer shows time until next rate change • Color-coded alerts: Green (safe) → Orange (warning) → Red (urgent) • Advance notifications ensure you never overpay Flexible Billing Rules • Pre-configured templates for common parking lots • Customize free duration, billing cycles, and rates • Real-time cost estimates keep you informed Quick Spot Recording • Capture photos of your parking spot and surroundings • Save payment QR codes for fast checkout • Photos stored locally, won't clutter your camera roll Dynamic Island & Lock Screen • Live Activities on Dynamic Island (iPhone 14 Pro+) • Lock Screen widgets show time without unlocking • Home Screen widgets for at-a-glance tracking WHO IS IT FOR? • Budget-conscious drivers: Maximize free time, avoid surprise fees • Forgetful parkers: Never lose your car again • Frequent parkers: Perfect for malls, airports, hospitals WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL • Minimalist design, intuitive interface • Privacy-first: All data stored locally • No registration required, ready to use instantly Park smarter. Save money. Save time.
MeterTime
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MeterTime is the fastest way to not get a parking ticket. ONE TAP, DONE - 15, 30, 60, 120 minutes or custom - start in one tap - A huge countdown you can read from across the room - Two-stage alerts: 10 minutes before, and at time (Pro presets and stages) REMEMBERS YOUR SPOT - Jot the level and space - "P3, near elevator" - right on the timer ZERO PERMISSIONS - No location, no GPS, no maps, no tracking - it never asks - The countdown stays correct even if you close the app FREE AND FAIR 3 timers free to try. One purchase of $1.99 unlocks unlimited timers, presets and two-stage alerts forever. No subscription, no ads, no account. 100% offline. Privacy Policy: https://goonobu-dot.github.io/batch19-pages/metertime/privacy.html Support: https://goonobu-dot.github.io/batch19-pages/metertime/support.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MeterTime at Free against ParkTimer's $0.99. ParkTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support 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
MeterTime is free to download; ParkTimer costs $0.99 up front. MeterTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ParkTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ParkTimer | MeterTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 蕴涛 李 | SHINOBU MIYAHIRA |
In-app purchases
ParkTimer
No in-app purchases
MeterTime
- Unlock Everything$1.99









