HotSpot Parking Downloads & RevenueHotSpot Parking · App Store & Google Play
HotSpot Parking gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
HotSpot Parking by HotSpot Parking Inc. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 13 events
- 📦HotSpot Parking updated to version 19.0.2AndroidUpgraded framework for security and performance.
Fixed an issue where the view wasn’t scrollable.
Fixed translation issues with error messages.
Fixed an issue where navigating to permits from My Permits was routing to the incorrect permit.… more - 📈HotSpot Parking entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Navigation · US
- ✏️HotSpot Parking added hidden keywords: airportiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈HotSpot Parking entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Travel & Local · CA
- 📦HotSpot Parking updated to version 19.0.0iOSUpgraded framework for security and performance.
Fixed an issue where the view wasn’t scrollable.
Fixed translation issues with error messages.
Fixed an issue where navigating to permits from My Permits was routing to the incorrect permit.… more - 📈HotSpot Parking charting in a new countryiOSUnited States
- 🆕HotSpot Parking first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidCanada
- 🆕HotSpot Parking first spotted by AppInsideriOS#9 in Top Free · Navigation · Canada
- 📦HotSpot Parking version 18.9.0iOSUpgraded notification service
Fixed an issue with early bird permits where permits that were meant to be were not made visible for purchase
Fixed an issue where extending a parking session with too low a cost was not possible
Fixed an instance that would crash the app… more - 📦HotSpot Parking version 18.9.0AndroidUpgraded notification service
Fixed an issue with early bird permits where permits that were meant to be were not made visible for purchase
Fixed an issue where extending a parking session with too low a cost was not possible
Fixed an instance that would crash the app… more - 🆕HotSpot Parking released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕HotSpot Parking released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Navigation FreeApp Store
App details
App privacy Measured
HotSpot Parking’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 3 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v14.5.12, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
HotSpot Parking downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 500+ | – |
| Google Play | 100+ | 500k+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 500k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where HotSpot Parking's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #10 Navigation Free | 1 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #21 Travel & Local Free | 1 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (2)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 43 | 87% | steady |
 United States | 6.2 | 13% | ▼ -7% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.3 ★ | 489 |
| Google Play | 4.1 ★ | 5.4k 69 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.1 ★ weighted by ratings | 5.9k |
What users say about HotSpot Parking
From the 53 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly criticize the app for forcing a $10 minimum wallet deposit and charging membership fees for single-use parking. Frequent complaints also cite severe technical bugs, including crashes, inability to add vehicles or vanity plates, and lack of essential features like Apple Pay.
Mostly negative (8% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “Your wallet there’s no minimum price ◡̈”
- Ease of use: “It works well and is easy to use”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Garbage app and money grab”
- Crashes & bugs: “This is definitely not working”
- Design: “Horrible UI, Blatant Money Grab”
- Login & account: “Forced account and $10 to park”
About HotSpot Parking
Park, pay transit fares, and manage trips, all from your phone.
HotSpot makes it easy to pay for parking and purchase transit passes in participating cities across Canada and the United States. Skip meters, avoid tickets, and manage your trips with a simple, mobile-first experience.
Why Park with HotSpot?
· Pay for parking from your phone
· Receive alerts before your session expires
· Extend parking time remotely
· Refund unused time where available
Transit Benefits
· Purchase transit passes in supported cities
· Use tap-to-pay where available
Built for Everyday Use
· Secure digital wallet
· Easy plate and vehicle management
· Clear parking history and receipts
HotSpot is used by drivers, riders, and municipalities to make parking and transportation more convenient and accessible.
Availability of features varies by city.
HotSpot Parking App Store
HotSpot Parking gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
HotSpot Parking is #10 in Navigation Free in Canada and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Navigation FreeHotSpot Parking on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
HotSpot Parking’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 3 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
HotSpot Parking downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where HotSpot Parking's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | NavigationFree | #10 |
Apps near HotSpot Parking on the chart
Navigation Free, around #10.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (2)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 43 | 87% | steady |
| United States | 6.2 | 13% | ▼ -7% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about HotSpot Parking
From the 53 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly criticize the app for forcing a $10 minimum wallet deposit and charging membership fees for single-use parking. Frequent complaints also cite severe technical bugs, including crashes, inability to add vehicles or vanity plates, and lack of essential features like Apple Pay.
Mostly negative (8% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “Your wallet there’s no minimum price ◡̈”
- Ease of use: “It works well and is easy to use”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Garbage app and money grab”
- Crashes & bugs: “This is definitely not working”
- Design: “Horrible UI, Blatant Money Grab”
- Login & account: “Forced account and $10 to park”
About HotSpot Parking
Park, pay transit fares, and manage trips, all from your phone.
HotSpot makes it easy to pay for parking and purchase transit passes in participating cities across Canada and the United States. Skip meters, avoid tickets, and manage your trips with a simple, mobile-first experience.
Why Park with HotSpot?
· Pay for parking from your phone
· Receive alerts before your session expires
· Extend parking time remotely
· Refund unused time where available
Transit Benefits
· Purchase transit passes in supported cities
· Use tap-to-pay where available
Built for Everyday Use
· Secure digital wallet
· Easy plate and vehicle management
· Clear parking history and receipts
HotSpot is used by drivers, riders, and municipalities to make parking and transportation more convenient and accessible.
Availability of features varies by city.
Latest updates
More from HotSpot Parking Inc.
HotSpot Parking Android
HotSpot Parking gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
HotSpot Parking is #21 in Travel & Local Free on Google Play in Canada and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Travel & Local FreeHotSpot Parking on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v14.5.12, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
HotSpot Parking downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where HotSpot Parking's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Travel & LocalFree | #21 |
Apps near HotSpot Parking on the chart
Travel & Local Free, around #21.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about HotSpot Parking
From the 60 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (17% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and login and account problems.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Very simple and convenient”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I want that money refunded”
- Login & account: “cannot close account through app beware”
- Crashes & bugs: “Keep crashing wont launch”
- Updates: “won't let me log in at all after the latest update”
About HotSpot Parking
HotSpot helps drivers and riders pay for parking and transit passes in participating cities across Canada and the United States. No meters, no paper tickets, just a straightforward way to manage transportation payments.
Key Features
• Mobile parking payments for parking
• Parking expiry reminders and remote extensions
• Refunds for unused parking time where supported
• Transit pass purchases in select cities
• Tap-to-pay availability in supported locations
Why Use HotSpot
• Reduce the risk of parking tickets
• Manage parking for multiple vehicles in one account
• View parking history and receipts
• Designed for everyday parking and transit needs
HotSpot works with municipalities and transportation providers to support digital-first parking and mobility solutions.
Features availability may vary by location.
What's new in 19.0.2
Fixed an issue where the view wasn’t scrollable.
Fixed translation issues with error messages.
Fixed an issue where navigating to permits from My Permits was routing to the incorrect permit.