# The Parking Spot® vs WelcomeMats

The clearest difference is rating: WelcomeMats at 5.0 against The Parking Spot®'s 4.4. WelcomeMats also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). The Parking Spot®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WelcomeMats sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Parking Spot® asks for nothing beyond the download.

WelcomeMats holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Parking Spot® has 4.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Parking Spot® ships an update every 5 weeks, WelcomeMats every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Parking Spot® | WelcomeMats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-parking-spot/id965838041/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/welcomemats/id6785299264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Parking Spot](https://appshunter.io/developer/668119969) | [Holden Holt](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771520404) |

## What reviewers say

### The Parking Spot®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-parking-spot/id965838041)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Easily book airport parking, track shuttle locations, and manage your frequent parker account. Enjoy a comfortable and affordable parking experience with real-time shuttle updates and seamless reservations.

**Highlights:** Airport parking reservations, Shuttle finder with real-time tracking, Frequent parker program access, Redeem points for free parking, Account information management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### WelcomeMats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/welcomemats/id6785299264)

Create custom mobile welcome pages for guests, featuring Wi-Fi, check-in details, and local tips. Print a QR code placard for easy access, eliminating the need for guests to download an app or type passwords.

**Highlights:** Tap-free guest welcome pages, Automatic Wi-Fi connection via QR code, Share check-in instructions and local tips, Customizable themes and fonts, Manage multiple properties, Instant updates to guest pages

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WelcomeMats Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Parking Spot® free?

The Parking Spot® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WelcomeMats free?

WelcomeMats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Parking Spot® or WelcomeMats?

WelcomeMats is rated higher. The Parking Spot® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while WelcomeMats averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do The Parking Spot® or WelcomeMats have ads?

Neither The Parking Spot® nor WelcomeMats shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Parking Spot® or WelcomeMats?

The Parking Spot® ships an update every 5 weeks, and WelcomeMats every 11 days. Most recently, The Parking Spot® was updated on November 1, 2026 and WelcomeMats on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*