ParkSLC vs GIFT On
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ParkSLC
Easily pay for and manage your parking sessions directly from your smartphone. Avoid the hassle of meters and receive notifications before your time expires. View future rate changes and access your parking history for simple expense tracking.
- Pay for parking on the go
- Extend parking sessions remotely
- Receive end-of-session alerts
- View future parking rate changes
- Manage parking history
- Receive email receipts
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No more digging for coins. This is how parking should be. Pay, extend, and manage your parking session with just a few taps. 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 Get alerts when your parking session is about to end. - 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 ParkSLC app. 2. Park where you see ParkSLC app signs. 3. Pay for your parking session from your phone. 4. Relax, welcome to parking as it should be. -------- COMING SOON The ParkSLC 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 zones. * where applicable
GIFT On
Request on-demand rides within Idaho Falls. Input your destination to see estimated wait times, then book your trip. Track your driver's arrival in real-time.
- On-demand rides
- Point-to-point transportation
- Estimated wait times
- Request ride booking
- Driver tracking
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GIFT On-Demand is a city wide point-to-point transportation service in Idaho Falls. It's easy to use! - Input your ride info to view the estimated wait time. - Tap the Request Ride button. - Track your driver’s progress. We’ll let you know when we’re getting close!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GIFT On at 4.4 against ParkSLC's 3.4. GIFT On also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 35%). ParkSLC's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (201 vs 63). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GIFT On holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 201 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of ParkSLC's written reviews are positive against 58% of GIFT On's.
ParkSLC ships an update every 3 months, GIFT On every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ParkSLC | GIFT On |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (201 ratings) | 4.4 (63 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | 57.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 201 — better | 63 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salt Lake City Corp | Via Transportation, Inc. |
Customer experience
ParkSLC
GIFT On
Bugs and requests
ParkSLC
Reported bugs
15 issues- Blank screen upon opening
- Payment declines
- Cannot edit or delete payment cards
- Apple Pay declines
- Cannot extend parking time
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- QR codes not scannable
- Cannot see typing input
- App takes payment but doesn't show parking session
- No internet connection errors
- PIN reset issues
- Timer malfunction
- App does not recognize free parking times
- Convenience fees charged unexpectedly
- App drains battery
- Tracking cookies in privacy policy
Requested features
8 requests- Support for Apple Pay/Google Pay/PayPal
- Biometric login (Touch ID/Face ID)
- QR code scanner
- Map integration/GPS for zones
- Ability to select duration less than 1 hour
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- Streamlined onboarding process
- Improved UI/UX for typing
- Dark mode
GIFT On
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ParkSLC
No in-app purchases
GIFT On
No in-app purchases
