# PayTix vs 298

The clearest difference is rating: 298 at 5.0 against PayTix's 1.5. PayTix's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (265 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

298 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PayTix has 265 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PayTix ships an update every 4 months, 298 every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PayTix | 298 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paytix/id934038301/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/298/id1660211475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **265** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 10.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 2 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Modaxo Traffic Management USA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778050655) | [Hollywood Park Management LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498544952) |

## What reviewers say

### PayTix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paytix/id934038301)

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.

**Highlights:** Simple ticket payment process, Barcode scanning for ticket numbers, Payment reminders and alerts, Secure payment gateway, Ticket history management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and fast payment processing
- 👍 Simple and straightforward user interface
- 📧 Email confirmation receipt provided
- ⏱️ Faster than website payment option
- ✅ Successfully processes payments when working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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- 📱 Outdated UI design from 2010-2013 era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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### 298

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/298/id1660211475)

Access campus information, discover exclusive events, and find special offers. Stay connected with campus updates and opportunities.

**Highlights:** Campus information access, Exclusive event listings, Special offers and deals, Stay updated on campus news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PayTix free?

PayTix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 298 free?

298 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PayTix or 298?

298 is rated higher. PayTix averages 1.5 out of 5 from 265 ratings, while 298 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PayTix or 298 have ads?

298 shows ads; PayTix does not.

### Which is updated more often, PayTix or 298?

PayTix ships an update every 4 months, and 298 every 16 months. Most recently, PayTix was updated on October 17, 2026 and 298 on October 12, 2026.

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