ParkVictoria vs ZipBy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ParkVictoria
Manage your parking sessions directly from your smartphone. Pay, extend, and view future parking rates with this official app. Avoid feeding meters and enjoy stress-free parking.
- Pay for parking via smartphone
- Extend parking sessions remotely
- View future parking rates
- Receive email receipts
- Manage parking history
- Find nearby parking spaces
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No more digging for coins. This is how parking should be. Pay, extend, and manage your parking session with Victoria's official parking app. It’s easy! PAY ON THE GO Pay quickly and securely with your smartphone. - Time's precious, stop wasting it feeding a meter. - Forget refilling the meter in the rain or braving the cold. NO PRICE SURPRISES See when parking rates will change in the future – even when there’s free parking! - Receive email receipts at the end of your parking session. - Expenses made easy, manage your parking history through the mobile app. STRESS-FREE PARKING - Stop worrying about how much time is left on the meter, we have you covered. NO NEED TO RUSH Add time to your parking session directly from your phone.* - Your plans change, your parking spot shouldn't. Simply extend your parking session via our app. -------- GET STARTED TODAY 1. Download the ParkVictoria app. 2. Park where you see ParkVictoria app signs. 3. Pay for your parking session from your phone. 4. Relax, welcome to parking as it should be. -------- COMING SOON The ParkVictoria app is not done yet! We're constantly updating the app based on your feedback. -------- APP PERMISSIONS - Location Services (optional): Used to quickly provide nearby parking spaces. * where applicable
ZipBy
This app allows you to enter and exit enabled car parks without a ticket. It automatically charges your credit card upon exit, eliminating the need to wait in line to pay. You can also pre-book parking spots for added convenience.
- Ticketless entry and exit
- Automatic credit card payment
- Pre-book parking spots
- Secure credit card payment
- Emailed parking receipts
- Monthly statements
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What is ZipBy? When you download and register ZipBy on your phone you can drive in and out of any ZipBy enable car park without needing a ticket. If payment is required it automatically charges your credit card when you exit the car park. Why ZipBy? • Ease of registration • User friendly • Pre-book your parking spot • Ticketless entry and exit • Secure credit card payment • No standing in line to pay for your parking • Emailed parking receipts • Emailed monthly statement • Work expense claims • Register using your contact and credit card details • Once registered no need to interact with the App • Apple Pay available for Zoned Parking payments Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ParkVictoria at 4.8 against ZipBy's 4.0. ParkVictoria also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 18%). ZipBy's advantage is ratings volume (636 vs 163). On price, update cadence, 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.
ParkVictoria holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 163 and 636 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of ParkVictoria's written reviews are positive against 18% of ZipBy's.
ParkVictoria ships an update every 2 months, ZipBy every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | ParkVictoria | ZipBy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (163 ratings) — better | 4.0 (636 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews — better | 17.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 163 | 636 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Victoria | ZipBy |
Customer experience
ParkVictoria
ZipBy
Bugs and requests
ParkVictoria
Reported bugs
13 issues- App reports no internet connection when connection is active
- Login fails with phone number validation errors
- PIN verification crashes app on entry
- App freezes when updating payment information
- Verification codes timeout before entry
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- Timer deducts 15+ seconds before payment confirmation
- Charges full amount even when canceling with time remaining
- App crashes on startup
- Payment not recorded despite completing all fields
- Doesn't work with certain SIM card configurations (roaming off)
- Credit card update functionality broken
- Offline detection issues in parkades
- Inconsistent rate calculations across parking spaces
Requested features
15 requests- Apple Pay and Google Pay integration
- License plate linking for verification
- Auto-renew or long-term parking options
- Elapsed time and countdown timer display
- Parking space location descriptions (floor/street info)
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- Native iOS app instead of web-based
- CarPlay and Apple Watch support
- Automatic credit card autofill
- Keychain integration for PIN storage
- Free parking location suggestions
- Confirmation of refunds when ending session early
- Rate breakdown transparency
- Debit card payment option
- Monthly parking pass option
- Less jarring notification sound
ZipBy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ParkVictoria
No in-app purchases
ZipBy
No in-app purchases
Questions
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