ZipBy vs Van Maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Van Maps
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Find RV camping and camper van overnight spots with Van Maps. Discover places to park, rest, and plan your next road-trip stop with confidence. Van Maps helps camper van, RV, and motorhome travelers find community-shared places for the night, compare the details that matter, and save useful stops for future trips. Plan better overnight stops: - Explore community-shared places to park, rest, and stay overnight. - Filter by amenities, price, facilities, height limits, and stay permissions. - Check reviews, traveler photos, and weather before you arrive. - Save favorite spots and organize future road trips. - See distance from your current location to the next stop. - Add new places and help other road travelers discover useful stops. Whether you are planning a weekend RV camping trip, searching for a camper van overnight stop, or building a longer road trip, Van Maps keeps the essentials in one place. Download Van Maps and find your next RV camping stop. Privacy Policy: https://www.vanmaps.life/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.vanmaps.life/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZipBy at none against Van Maps's 6. ZipBy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.5). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Van Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ZipBy asks for nothing beyond the download.
ZipBy ships an update every 5 weeks, Van Maps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZipBy | Van Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (631 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 631 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZipBy | Aitor Salvador |
In-app purchases
ZipBy
No in-app purchases
Van Maps
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Premium Owner - 1 month$1.991 Month
- 6 Month Subscription$4.996 Months
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- Annual Subscription$7.991 Year
- Premium Owner - 6 months$8.996 Months
- Premium Owner - Annual$12.991 Year
