PayTix vs Loop EV Charging Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PayTix
Pay parking tickets securely and easily through a mobile app. It offers a simple payment process, ticket reminders, and a history of your payments. The app is free to download and use, with potential convenience fees applied by member cities.
- Simple ticket payment process
- Barcode scanning for ticket numbers
- Payment reminders and alerts
- Secure payment gateway
- Ticket history management
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What is PayTix®? PayTix® has partnered with cities across the US to enable users to pay for parking tickets in a safe and secure mobile environment without any added usage fee other than a member cities convenience fees (if applicable). PayTix® has direct connections to member cities parking systems and is a partner of the cities listed in our supported city list. Key Features: o Simple, quick ticket payment process o Quick and easy ticket bar code scanning for fast ticket number searches o Ticket Payment reminders and alerts o Fast and Safe payment gateway o Manage and maintain a ticket list of your ticket history No App Usage Fee Commitment: PayTix® is FREE! We feel adding app "usage fees" on top of what you pay for a parking ticket is unfair and burdensome to you, the "public", and we are totally committed to keeping PayTix® FREE. We do not charge a "usage fee" to download the PayTix® app. Please note, some member cities may apply a "convenience" or "service" fee to transactions to cover the cost of providing services to the public. Why use PayTix®? Since PayTix® is fully supported by member cities you can be assured that your payment is handled with the same security safe guards that are available to you on our member cities payment websites. We do not store your credit card data (anywhere) and we are fully PCI DSS compliant. When you pay for your parking tickets with PayTix™, you are paying with the same service that processes payments for the member cities today. PayTix® has native interfaces to our member cities systems. How To Use PayTix®?: Simply pick the city that you got your parking ticket in and either scan the ticket number bar code on the ticket or manually enter the ticket number into PayTix® and press the Submit button. PayTix® will then guide you through the ticket payment process in 4 easy steps. If your ticket is not in the city's parking system yet, don't worry, PayTix® will setup simple reminders and a "Ticket List" for you to check your tickets availability.
Loop EV Charging Network
Locate EV charging stations, check availability in real-time, and initiate charging sessions. This app helps you manage your electric vehicle charging expenses efficiently.
- Find charging stations
- Check station availability
- Start charging sessions
- Control charging expenses
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Loop EV Charger: Find, Charge, Pay Loop makes electric vehicle charging simple. Locate nearby charging stations, check real-time availability, and start your session directly from your phone, with no guesswork and no wasted trips. Why drivers choose Loop: • Find stations fast. Browse charging locations on an interactive map and see which chargers are open, in use, or out of service. • Start charging in seconds. Select a charger, confirm, and plug in. Your session begins right from the app. • Stay in control of your spending. Track charging costs and review your session history so you always know what you’re paying for. • Charge with confidence. Get clear status updates throughout your session, from start to finish. Whether you’re commuting, traveling, or charging at home, Loop gives you a reliable, transparent way to power your drive. Download Loop today and take charge of your EV charging experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Loop EV Charging Network at 3.7 against PayTix's 1.4. Loop EV Charging Network also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). PayTix's advantage is ratings volume (337 vs 15) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Loop EV Charging Network holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PayTix has 337 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 10% and 10% positive.
PayTix ships an update every 4 months, Loop EV Charging Network monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PayTix | Loop EV Charging Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (337 ratings) | 3.7 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.2% of reviews — better | 9.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 337 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Modaxo Traffic Management USA Inc. | Loop Incorporated |
Customer experience
PayTix
Loop EV Charging Network
User reviews
PayTix
From 337 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick and fast payment processing
- 👍 Simple and straightforward user interface
- 📧 Email confirmation receipt provided
- ⏱️ Faster than website payment option
- ✅ Successfully processes payments when working
Room to improve
- 🐛 Displays error messages despite successful charges
- 🔒 Appears insecure and sketchy for credit card input
- 📱 Outdated UI design from 2010-2013 era
- 💳 Charges unexpected convenience fees (2-8%)
- ❌ Fails to recognize valid payment cards
Loop EV Charging Network
From 15 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Seamless charging experience
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🔒 Reliable charging sessions
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔌 Unreliable chargers
- 💰 Expensive activation and charging fees
- ⚠️ Poor customer support
- 🕰️ Slow charging speeds
Bugs and requests
PayTix
Reported bugs
14 issues- Payment shows error but card is charged anyway
- Multiple charges for single transaction attempts
- Barcode scanning produces incorrect ticket numbers
- QR code scanning fails to populate information
- Ticket lookup by violation number fails intermittently
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- Valid payment cards rejected by app
- City never receives payment despite app confirmation
- Ticket not found in system despite being valid
- No email confirmation sent after payment
- Payment history doesn't update after successful payment
- Buttons appear in middle of screen instead of proper placement
- App freezes or hangs during payment processing
- Cannot go back to edit information without clearing fields
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices
Requested features
12 requests- Modern UI redesign for current devices
- Lookup and pay multiple tickets simultaneously
- Save personal information for future transactions
- Ability to view and verify card information before submission
- Apple Pay and digital wallet integration
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- Remove or eliminate convenience fees
- Payment history and confirmation records in app
- Lookup tickets by license plate
- Automatic barcode/QR code scanning without manual steps
- Ability to contest tickets through app
- Clear security and privacy statements
- Accessible customer service phone number
Loop EV Charging Network
Reported bugs
3 issues- Chargers not working or going offline
- App showing incorrect charging status
- Billing issues and unexpected charges
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to rename/label chargers
- Notifications when charging is complete
- Improved app stability and reliability
In-app purchases
PayTix
No in-app purchases
Loop EV Charging Network
No in-app purchases








