Comparison

ZipBy vs Park’N Fly Canada

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Ticketless entry and exit
  • Automatic credit card payment
  • Pre-book parking spots
  • Secure credit card payment
  • Emailed parking receipts
  • Monthly statements
Features
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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.

About

Park’N Fly Canada

Book and manage your airport parking with ease. Reserve your spot in advance, use the app for seamless drop-off and pick-up, and earn rewards on eligible stays. Enjoy convenient shuttle service to major Canadian airports.

Highlights
  • Reserve parking spots in advance
  • Scan to drop off and pick up
  • Save payment information
  • Earn Park'N Fly Rewards & Aeroplan points
  • Pay directly in the app
  • Access location and contact information
  • Enroll in rewards program
Features
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Start and end every trip with Park'N Fly, Canada's leading airport parking company. Park'N Fly locations are conveniently located next to Canada's major airports. The 24/7 shuttle gets you to and from the airport quickly and conveniently. On your next stay, tap the app and put the power of Park'N Fly in the palm of your hand. · Reserve ahead and secure your spot. · Scan to drop off and pick up · Save payment information to your reservation · Earn valuable Park’N Fly Rewards & Aeroplan points on eligible stays · Pay'N Go directly in the app · Retrieve your receipt directly in your email · Access location information, maps, and contact information Plus, Park’N Fly members can save and earn on eligible parking stays.* · Reserve in the app, the more you stay, the more rewards you’ll enjoy · Redeem eligible points for free parking days during the reservation process · Existing Park’N Fly Rewards members: Transition to your new account by updating your cell phone number and member profile. Then access your account to view your status tier, reserve your next parking stay, or access your digital membership card directly in the app · New Park’N Fly Rewards members: Enroll in the app and enjoy instant savings on your next reservation See www.parknfly.ca/rewards for details. It’s the fastest and most rewarding way to park and fly! Park’N Fly Rewards and Park’N Fly app not available in Halifax. Aeroplan not available in Montreal. *Park’N Fly app required to participate in Park’N Fly Rewards. Park’N Fly Rewards program benefit eligibility will be determined by member tier. Conditions and restrictions apply. See www.parknfly.ca/terms-of-use for details.

Screenshots

ZipBy4 screens
Park’N Fly Canada4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZipBy at 4.0 against Park’N Fly Canada's 1.7. ZipBy also leads on ratings volume (636 vs 9) and review sentiment (18% vs 5%). 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

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

ZipBy holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZipBy has 636 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of ZipBy's written reviews are positive against 5% of Park’N Fly Canada's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZipBy ships an update every 5 weeks, Park’N Fly Canada monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ZipBy versus Park’N Fly Canada: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZipByPark’N Fly Canada
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (636 ratings) — better1.7 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews — better5.1% of reviews
Number of ratings636 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB332 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipByPark’N Fly Canada

Customer experience

ZipBy

All ratings548 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews308 reviews
Positive17.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative79.5%

Park’N Fly Canada

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive5.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative92.7%

Bugs and requests

ZipBy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Park’N Fly Canada

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Can't log in or reset password
  • Reservation information disappears
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Verification code not received

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow changing dates/times easily
  • Integrate with Apple Wallet
  • Improve reward points and discount management

In-app purchases

None

ZipBy

No in-app purchases

None

Park’N Fly Canada

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZipBy free?
ZipBy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Park’N Fly Canada free?
Park’N Fly Canada is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZipBy or Park’N Fly Canada?
ZipBy is rated higher. ZipBy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 636 ratings, while Park’N Fly Canada averages 1.7 from 9 ratings.
Do ZipBy or Park’N Fly Canada have ads?
Neither ZipBy nor Park’N Fly Canada shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZipBy or Park’N Fly Canada?
ZipBy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Park’N Fly Canada monthly. Most recently, ZipBy was updated on November 1, 2026 and Park’N Fly Canada on November 2, 2026.

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