ParqTime vs CompassPinMax
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ParqTime
This smart parking timer helps you avoid tickets by reminding you to return to your car. It automatically saves your location and adjusts reminder times based on your distance, offering full control via Apple Watch, CarPlay, and Siri.
- Smart parking timer with location saving
- Distance-based reminder adjustments
- Live Activity countdown
- Apple Watch standalone control
- CarPlay integration
- Find your car with GPS navigation
- Siri and Shortcuts support
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ParqTime is the smart parking timer that reminds you in time – adjusted to how far you are from your car. You park, start the timer, go about your day. ParqTime remembers where your car is and calculates when you need to head back. Far away? Earlier reminder. Right around the corner? A quick heads-up is enough. QUICK START IN 3 TAPS • Pick your parking time: 30 min, 1 hr, 2 hrs, or custom • Timer starts instantly – location saved automatically • Live Activity shows the countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island SMART PARKING ZONE DETECTION • Hundreds of airports and millions of parking spots worldwide are recognized • ParqTime automatically suggests the right parking duration • Based on location, time of day, and your parking habits SMART REMINDERS • Lead time adjusts automatically based on your distance • 200 m away? 5 minutes early • 2 km away? 35 minutes early • Extra buffer time adjustable • Extend right from the notification: +15, +30, or +60 minutes APPLE WATCH – STANDALONE • Full timer control on your wrist – no iPhone needed • Start, stop, extend – right on your Watch • Watch face complication shows remaining time at a glance CARPLAY • Control your parking time directly from your vehicle's display • Start the timer when you park – as easy as it gets WIDGETS • Home Screen widget with countdown • Multiple sizes available FIND YOUR CAR • GPS location saved automatically on the map • One tap opens navigation in Apple Maps • Distance and estimated walking time at a glance SIRI & SHORTCUTS • "Hey Siri, start parking with ParqTime" • Siri asks for your desired duration • Also extend, stop, and check status by voice PRIVACY • Works completely offline • No sign-up, no accounts • All data stays on your device • No tracking, no ads No more stress. No more running to your car. Just reminded in time. All features. No subscriptions. No hidden costs. Less than a parking ticket – and you only need to avoid one.
CompassPinMax
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CompassPinMax helps you quickly choose a destination and point yourself in the right direction. Search for a place, drop a pin on the map, save favorite destinations, or open a shared map link. Once a destination is selected, CompassPinMax shows live directional guidance using your location and heading, helping you understand where to turn and how far away the place is. For moments when a full route is more than you need, CompassPinMax gives you a fast, lightweight way to get oriented. It is useful for walking toward a meeting spot, returning to a saved place, finding your way across a park or event space, or simply understanding which direction your destination is from where you are. Features include: • Place search with Apple Maps • Drop-a-pin destination selection • Saved and recent destinations • Live compass guidance toward your selected place • Distance-aware guidance • Shared location link import • Privacy-first guest use with no account required • CompassPinMax Premium unlocks additional guidance tools, including AR Live View, directional haptic guidance, and vibration intensity controls. Your saved places stay on your device. CompassPinMax only uses location while the app is open to provide map and guidance features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CompassPinMax at Free against ParqTime's $0.99. ParqTime's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, 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
CompassPinMax is free to download; ParqTime costs $0.99 up front. CompassPinMax sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ParqTime asks for nothing beyond the download.
ParqTime ships an update every 6 weeks, CompassPinMax every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ParqTime | CompassPinMax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcel Glaser | Thomas Richardson |
In-app purchases
ParqTime
No in-app purchases
CompassPinMax
- CompassPin MaxFree








