Comparison

myGov vs Parkable

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

Head to head
About

myGov

Access Australian government services securely on your mobile device. Manage your inbox messages, access services quickly, and store digital cards and certificates in a digital wallet. Simplifies interactions with government agencies.

Highlights
  • Secure mobile sign-in
  • Manage inbox messages
  • Quick service access
  • Digital wallet for cards and certificates
  • Easy government interaction
Features
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Official Australian Government myGov app to use myGov on your mobile. The myGov app makes dealing with government simple and easy. You can use this app to: • securely sign in to myGov on your mobile with a myGov app PIN, Touch ID or Face ID • easily view and manage your myGov Inbox messages • quickly access your services • store some government digital cards and certificates in the digital wallet. You need a myGov account to set up the app. If you don’t have an account, create one on the myGov site, go to my.gov.au To find out more go to my.gov.au/app myGov is not the same as myID (formerly myGovID). myID is the Australian Government’s Digital Identity app. For more information about myID go to myid.gov.au

About

Parkable

This app simplifies parking by allowing users to find, reserve, and pay for spaces. It enables gate access via phone and offers the ability to share parking spots. Designed for both individual users and businesses, it aims to eliminate parking stress and wasted time.

Highlights
  • Find and reserve parking spaces
  • Future book office parking
  • Open gates with phone
  • Secure in-app payments
  • Share parking spaces
Features
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Parking, without the pain. Tired of circling the block or fumbling with key cards and tickets? Parkable makes parking easy - at work, in the city, or anywhere in between. With the Parkable app, you can: - Find & reserve a parking space in seconds - Future book your office parking for coming weeks - Open gates with your phone - Pay securely in-app - Share your space with other Parkable users or your coworkers (if your workplace has Parkable) No stress. No wasted time. Just reliable, easy parking whenever you need it. Parkable is used by top employers and leading commercial buildings to make parking better for everyone - from private office garages to public car parks. The insider scoop? That smooth arrival isn’t just a win for you—it’s part of a smarter workplace. Parkable helps businesses reduce admin, use space better, and create a better start to the day. Small wins. Big impact. Download Parkable.

Screenshots

myGov4 screens
Parkable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Parkable at 4.4 against myGov's 2.3. Parkable also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 6%) and ratings volume (658 vs 18). 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

Parkable holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parkable has 658 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of myGov's written reviews are positive against 33% of Parkable's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myGov ships an update monthly, Parkable every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
myGov versus Parkable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyGovParkable
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (18 ratings)4.4 (658 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.3% of reviews32.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18658 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperServices AustraliaTranslate Digital Limited

Customer experience

myGov

All ratings18 ratings
Positive27.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative61.1%
Written reviews778 reviews
Positive6.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative90.5%

Parkable

All ratings658 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive32.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative62.5%

User reviews

myGov

From 18 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure login options
  • 👍 Convenient access to government services
  • 👍 Wallet integration for cards

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and access information
  • ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
  • 🔒 Overly complex authentication process
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface

Parkable

From 658 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💰 Affordable parking
  • ⏱️ Easy to use
  • 🤝 Good customer service
  • 🚗 Convenient parking access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
  • 🔑 Difficult to find/access parking spots
  • 💳 Unexpected/incorrect charges
  • 🚫 Unreliable service

Bugs and requests

myGov

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to log in or access services
  • Inbox messages not loading or disappearing
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Inability to submit job applications or evidence
  • Incorrect information displayed in app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Simplify login and authentication process
  • Enhance user interface and navigation
  • Add ability to print or download documents
  • Improve integration with other government apps

Parkable

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • App freezing/crashing
  • Incorrect parking charges
  • Inability to open gates

Requested features

4 requests
  • CarPlay integration
  • Improved notification system
  • Better user interface and navigation
  • Ability to cancel/modify bookings

In-app purchases

None

myGov

No in-app purchases

None

Parkable

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myGov free?
myGov is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parkable free?
Parkable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myGov or Parkable?
Parkable is rated higher. myGov averages 2.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Parkable averages 4.4 from 658 ratings.
Do myGov or Parkable have ads?
Neither myGov nor Parkable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myGov or Parkable?
myGov ships an update monthly, and Parkable every 2 weeks. Most recently, myGov was updated on October 16, 2026 and Parkable on October 15, 2026.

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