FAHR Smart App vs Parkin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FAHR Smart App
Access a range of HR services for federal government employees and the public. Features include job listings, performance management, profile updates, and access to legal services. Also offers event information and a media center.
- UAE Jobs listings
- Performance Management
- Employee Profile
- Manager Dashboard
- Legal Services
- Events and Media Center
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The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) offers various seamless and innovative HR services to the Federal Government Employees and to all other individuals through this smart application. The Bayanati menu offers the following services to the Federal Government Employees: · UAE Jobs · Performance Management · My Profile · My Services · Manager Dashboard · Employee Dashboard · My Preferences · Legal Services The following services are offered to everyone and are located on the homepage of the application: · Events · Reach FAHR · UAE Jobs · Media Center · Legal Services · Text-to-Speech
Parkin
This app simplifies finding and paying for parking in Dubai. It allows users to locate available spots, schedule payments in advance, and manage all parking-related services in one place, including fines and time extensions.
- Find nearby parking spots
- Schedule payments up to 30 days in advance
- Manage parking time remotely
- Handle parking fines
- Flexible payment options
- Parking permits and subscriptions
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Parkin: Easy Parking, Effortless Living Parkin is the all-in-one solution for finding and paying for parking effortlessly in Dubai. • Find Parking Easily: Locate available parking spots near you, with the option to schedule payments up to 30 days in advance! Pay securely with multiple payment options. • Manage All Parking Services in One App: Track your parking history, manage parking time remotely, receive real-time updates, handle parking fines, and enjoy seamless integration with UAE Pass. Key Features: • Secure login • Start/End parking sessions • Manage your Parkin wallet • Track parking history • Advanced scheduling (up to 30 days) • Remote parking time management • Find nearby parking spots • Flexible payment options (Pay now or later) • Parking permits and subscriptions • Manage parking fines • Low balance notifications • Auto-renewal for parking duration • Automatic payment options in public parking buildings Comprehensive coverage in key locations across Dubai. Download Parkin now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FAHR Smart App at 4.0 against Parkin's 2.5. FAHR Smart App also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and review sentiment (37% vs 27%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FAHR Smart App holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 116 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of FAHR Smart App's written reviews are positive against 27% of Parkin's.
FAHR Smart App ships an update fortnightly, Parkin every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FAHR Smart App | Parkin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (116 ratings) — better | 2.5 (40 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews — better | 27.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 116 — better | 40 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 288 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Federal Authority of Government Human Resources | Parkin PJSC |
Customer experience
FAHR Smart App
Parkin
Bugs and requests
FAHR Smart App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Parkin
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Delayed or missing parking updates
- Incorrect parking fees and fines
- Subscription and payment glitches
Requested features
4 requests- Allow non-UAE phone numbers for registration
- Improve default payment method handling
- Provide better transaction records and history
- Enhance dispute and complaint management
In-app purchases
FAHR Smart App
No in-app purchases
Parkin
No in-app purchases
