ZipBy vs Variablegrid
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.
Variablegrid
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Closed user group application for existing customers of Variablegrid Adaptive Power Inc. The app allows our customers to monitor and control the use of their personal EV charger.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ZipBy at 14.0 against Variablegrid's 17.6. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ZipBy ships an update every 5 weeks, Variablegrid every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZipBy | Variablegrid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (548 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 548 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZipBy | Variablegrid Adaptive Power Inc |
In-app purchases
ZipBy
No in-app purchases
Variablegrid
No in-app purchases
