PayByPhone Parking: iPhone vs Android
PayByPhone Parking gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
PayByPhone Parking by PayByPhone Technologies Inc. is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Auto & Vehicles FreePayByPhone Parking at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-28. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A mobile payment platform for on-street and private parking, designed for drivers in over 1,300 locations across the UK, North America, France, Germany, and Switzerland. The app maintains strong visibility in its primary category, ranking #5 in GB Travel Free and #12 in CA Travel Free, while also appearing in the top 30 of Travel charts in the US, FR, and DE.
Similar apps: ParkMobile, SpotHero, EasyPark
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
PayByPhone Parking’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 9 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v26.9.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
PayByPhone Parking downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 10k+ | – |
| Google Play | 5k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where PayByPhone 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
Business model: Ad-led
How PayByPhone Parking makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.9 ★ | 766k |
| Google Play | 4.7 ★ | 267k 10k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 1M |
What users say about PayByPhone Parking
From the 67 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users are sharply divided between those who find the app easy and convenient for quick transactions and those who report severe functional failures like payment errors, incorrect zone detection, and intrusive advertising. While some praise the speed of use, many complain about rigid time increments, lack of Apple Pay support, and poor customer service regarding fines.
Mixed (49% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Very easy to park with this app”
- Price & subscription: “I love paying for parking!”
- Speed & performance: “Slow the very first time but much faster every time after that”
- Useful: “Love this up , very helpful and easy to use”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Not Enough Vehicles - Money Grab”
- Ads: “The pop up advertising is totally ridiculous”
- Crashes & bugs: “Apple sign in doesn’t work”
- Login & account: “Apple sign in doesn’t work”
About PayByPhone Parking
We simplify journeys for millions with smart, intuitive technology and user-focused features. Available in 11 languages, our app is used across more than 1,300 locations -including cities and private operators - in the UK, North America, France, Germany, and Switzerland.
With the PayByPhone app, we help parking to be quick, seamless, and secure. Just enter or scan the location code, choose your duration, and pay using your preferred payment method - all from your phone. It’s all designed to simplify your journey, so you can focus on what matters most.
Key features:
Start and extend parking sessions remotely
See active sessions at a glance with the Today View widget
Use Maps or Nearby to find available parking
Get SMS or push notifications before your session expires
Review your parking history and past sessions
Pin your parking location to easily find your vehicle
Receive emailed receipts for expense tracking
Pay with credit/debit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or PayPal (where available)
PayByPhone Parking iPhone
PayByPhone Parking gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
PayByPhone Parking is #5 in Travel Free in United Kingdom and charting in 5 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026
Travel FreePayByPhone Parking at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-28. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A mobile payment platform for on-street and private parking, designed for drivers in over 1,300 locations across the UK, North America, France, Germany, and Switzerland. The app maintains strong visibility in its primary category, ranking #5 in GB Travel Free and #12 in CA Travel Free, while also appearing in the top 30 of Travel charts in the US, FR, and DE.
Similar apps: ParkMobile, SpotHero, EasyPark
PayByPhone Parking on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
PayByPhone Parking’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 9 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
PayByPhone 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 PayByPhone 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
Business model: Ad-led
How PayByPhone Parking makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | TravelFree | #5 |
 United States | TravelFree | #32 |
| France | TravelFree | #9 |
| United Kingdom | All AppsFree | #52 |
 Germany | TravelFree | #17 |
 Canada | TravelFree | #19 |
| France | All AppsFree | #166 |
Apps near PayByPhone Parking on the chart
Travel Free, around #5.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about PayByPhone Parking
From the 67 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users are sharply divided between those who find the app easy and convenient for quick transactions and those who report severe functional failures like payment errors, incorrect zone detection, and intrusive advertising. While some praise the speed of use, many complain about rigid time increments, lack of Apple Pay support, and poor customer service regarding fines.
Mixed (49% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Very easy to park with this app”
- Price & subscription: “I love paying for parking!”
- Speed & performance: “Slow the very first time but much faster every time after that”
- Useful: “Love this up , very helpful and easy to use”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Not Enough Vehicles - Money Grab”
- Ads: “The pop up advertising is totally ridiculous”
- Crashes & bugs: “Apple sign in doesn’t work”
- Login & account: “Apple sign in doesn’t work”
About PayByPhone Parking
We simplify journeys for millions with smart, intuitive technology and user-focused features. Available in 11 languages, our app is used across more than 1,300 locations -including cities and private operators - in the UK, North America, France, Germany, and Switzerland.
With the PayByPhone app, we help parking to be quick, seamless, and secure. Just enter or scan the location code, choose your duration, and pay using your preferred payment method - all from your phone. It’s all designed to simplify your journey, so you can focus on what matters most.
Key features:
Start and extend parking sessions remotely
See active sessions at a glance with the Today View widget
Use Maps or Nearby to find available parking
Get SMS or push notifications before your session expires
Review your parking history and past sessions
Pin your parking location to easily find your vehicle
Receive emailed receipts for expense tracking
Pay with credit/debit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or PayPal (where available)
Latest updates
PayByPhone Android
PayByPhone gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
PayByPhone is #1 in Auto & Vehicles Free on Google Play in France and charting in 9 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Auto & Vehicles FreePayByPhone at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-25. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
PayByPhone is a mobile payment platform for drivers to manage parking sessions, extend time remotely, and track expenses across multiple countries. The app holds the #1 position in France's Auto & Vehicles category and ranks within the top five in Great Britain, Canada, and Germany, indicating strong market dominance in European and North American urban centers.
Similar apps: ParkMobile, SpotHero, EasyPark
PayByPhone on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v26.9.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
PayByPhone 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 PayByPhone'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
Business model: Ad-led
How PayByPhone makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| France | Auto & VehiclesFree | #1 |
| United Kingdom | Auto & VehiclesFree | #3 |
| United States | Auto & VehiclesFree | #12 |
| Germany | Auto & VehiclesFree | #4 |
| Canada | Auto & VehiclesFree | #4 |
| United Kingdom | All AppsFree | #139 |
 Australia | Auto & VehiclesFree | #27 |
 Netherlands | Auto & VehiclesFree | #14 |
 Italy | Auto & VehiclesFree | #78 |
 Spain | Auto & VehiclesFree | #94 |
Apps near PayByPhone on the chart
Auto & Vehicles Free, around #1.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about PayByPhone
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users generally find the app convenient and easy to use for quick parking transactions. However, recent updates have caused significant reliability issues, including location errors, payment failures, and confusing notification bugs.
Mixed but leaning positive (71% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Ease of use: “very handy, user friendly”
- Price & subscription: “love option to pay by Phone!”
- Features & content: “should save 30min options”
- Useful: “easy to use and works well”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “advert when I pay for parking!”
- Crashes & bugs: “keep giving error with no details to fix”
- Ads: “advert when I pay for parking!”
- Login & account: “Payment verification broke the app for me”
About PayByPhone
We simplify journeys for millions with smart, intuitive technology and user-focused features. Available in 10 languages, our app is used across more than 1,300 locations -including cities and private operators - in the UK, North America, France, Germany, and Switzerland.
With the PayByPhone app, we help parking to be quick, seamless, and secure. Just enter or scan the location code, choose your duration, and pay using your preferred payment method - all from your phone. It’s all designed to simplify your journey, so you can focus on what matters most.
Key features:
Start and extend parking sessions remotely
See active sessions at a glance with the Today View widget
Use Maps or Nearby to find available parking
Get SMS or push notifications before your session expires
Review your parking history and past sessions
Pin your parking location to easily find your vehicle
Receive emailed receipts for expense tracking
Pay with credit/debit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or PayPal (where available)
What's new in 26.11.0
* Resolved multiple reported issues
* Fixed crashes affecting some users
* General optimizations and refinements
As always, we're working to make the app better with every update.