Comparison

PayTix vs Cirrus Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Simple ticket payment process
  • Barcode scanning for ticket numbers
  • Payment reminders and alerts
  • Secure payment gateway
  • Ticket history management
Features
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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.

About

Cirrus Mobile

Streamline work tasks with features like time tracking, schedule viewing, and time-off requests. Ensure accuracy with attestation and geo-fencing for punches. Manage your work life more efficiently.

Highlights
  • Check-in/Check-out for work hours
  • Attestation for punch accuracy
  • View work schedules
  • Apply for time-off
  • View accrual balances
  • Geo-fencing for punch location
Features
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Cirrus Mobile is designed to streamline and simplify your work-related tasks with a range of powerful features: Perform Check-in and Check-out: Easily log your work hours by checking in and out with a simple tap. This feature ensures accurate time tracking for your shifts. Attestation During Punches: Attest to the accuracy of your punches when you log in or out. This adds an extra layer of accountability and ensures your records are always accurate. View Work Schedules: Stay informed about your upcoming shifts and work plans. View your work schedule at any time, helping you manage your time effectively. Apply for Time-Off: Request time off directly through the app. Submit your leave requests conveniently and keep track of their status without any hassle. View Accrual Balances: Keep track of your accrued leave balances. This feature allows you to see how much time off you have available, making it easier to plan your vacations and personal time. Geo-Fencing for Punches: Ensure that punches are made only within a specified geographic area. This feature enhances security and accuracy by verifying your location when you log your hours. With this app, managing your work schedule, time-off requests, and time tracking becomes more efficient and accessible, giving you more control over your work life. To use the Cirrus Mobile App, your employer needs to be a ZKTecoWFM client, and you must have authorized Cirrus DCS credentials.

Screenshots

PayTix4 screens
Cirrus Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cirrus Mobile at 2.7 against PayTix's 1.4. Cirrus Mobile also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). PayTix's advantage is ratings volume (333 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cirrus Mobile holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PayTix has 333 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PayTix ships an update every 4 months, Cirrus Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PayTix versus Cirrus Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPayTixCirrus Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (333 ratings)2.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings333 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB124 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperModaxo Traffic Management USA Inc.ZKTecoWFM

Customer experience

PayTix

All ratings229 ratings
Positive12.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative84.3%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive10.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative88.0%

Cirrus Mobile

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

Cirrus Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PayTix

No in-app purchases

None

Cirrus Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PayTix free?
PayTix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cirrus Mobile free?
Cirrus Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PayTix or Cirrus Mobile?
Cirrus Mobile is rated higher. PayTix averages 1.4 out of 5 from 333 ratings, while Cirrus Mobile averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do PayTix or Cirrus Mobile have ads?
Neither PayTix nor Cirrus Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PayTix or Cirrus Mobile?
PayTix ships an update every 4 months, and Cirrus Mobile monthly. Most recently, PayTix was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cirrus Mobile on October 24, 2026.

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