Passport Parking alternatives

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1. [R1] Passport Parking 1/5 · US Not Working after latest patch…: Usually works great and now it won’t even open up on my phone. Maybe revert back to an earlier build that actually works… I mean just think of all the convenience fees you’re missing out on.
2. [R3] Passport Parking 3/5 · US Stuck in a loop: Just installed on older iPhone Se first gen, 15.8.6 iOS. As others reported- once app loads doesn’t even give a chance to enter any credentials, goes straight to “sorry cannot verify”. App then sits there and does nothing with a mostly blank screen. Using latest version from App Store Update, just kept trying the app and even did a few phone restarts. Randomly it started to work
3. [R4] Passport Parking 1/5 · US Cannot open app: I’m their latest update I can no longer even open the app. Now I’ll be stuck with a parking ticket. Thanks!
4. [R14] Passport Parking 1/5 · US Won’t accept a payment method for MONTHS: For MONTHS this app won’t save a payment method. Not the kind of thing you want to deal with when you’re parking to go to an appointment. The thing is, the developer KNOWS this problem exists, and as I write this, the app hasn’t been updated for 4 MONTHS. They claim it only happens on “newer phones”, and they claim it’s Apple’s problem, not theirs. I’m goi
5. [R21] Passport Parking 1/5 · US Can’t update payment: My old card expired and the app won’t let me update my payment. I’ve tried everything- close/reopen. WiFi in/off. Reinstall. Nothing works.
6. [R24] Passport Parking 1/5 · US Unreliable app does not let me use my saved payment methods: It was convenient getting to save my vehicle and common parking zones, but impossible to pay using a saved card. It makes me enter the card information every time I tried to check out, then flagged it as being identical to an already saved card. Deleted the app, use the website instead
7. [R26] Passport Parking 1/5 · US Payment: Horrible app. Tremendously slow load times even though I have perfect internet connection. The slider to choose the time is a horrible design. The app is bugged, when I put in both my cards to pay it kept giving me an error message and after countless times trying it went through. Fix it.
8. [R2] Passport Parking 4/5 · US Wanting for better support when app malfunctions: When app malfunctions, little to no ownership is taken by Passport. Limited support/coordination with local parking authorities, even for simple issues, makes for a frustrating experience, especially given that this has become a more popular payment option.
9. [R6] Passport Parking 3/5 · US Can’t save a new vehicle: Edit: after reaching out Twice through the app, this review and once through the website, I finally heard back from somebody. They did help me resolve the issue so I am changing my review from one star to three stars. When that app works it’s great. But very difficult if it does not. Especially since my city has disabled all the meters so that app is the only option to pa
10. [R35] Passport Parking 1/5 · US Non helpful customer service: Customer service refers you to the company who owns the parking lot. “States first hour free” but yet you still pay for all day parking. No option to cancel no option to stop it once you leave within first hour.. Only reason not disputing is because the money goes towards a church. Be aware of the Parking lot rules before you put your cc information. First and last ti
11. [R45] Passport Parking 1/5 · US App does not work. Use their website apparently: I cannot get my new payment method to take. I have tried everything their rude customer service rep Rob suggested, and a few things he didn’t suggest. Still can’t get it to work. The last word from Passport was to use the website to pay for my parking. Not sure why they even built an app if you can’t use it.
12. [R7] Passport Parking 1/5 · US Unnecessarily limiting passkey choice: Don’t tell me what my passkey can or cannot be. It’s 4 digits and I should be able to select whatever 4 digits I want. Introducing frivolous rules and restrictions on my selection is annoying
13. [R8] Passport Parking 4/5 · US Upgrade: Pay your amount awesome! There should be a map in the app so you can easily access the location of the your parking space. This way when you forget to grab the number on the parking meter, you can search your location instead of running back to where you parked
14. [R9] Passport Parking 3/5 · US iOS UI buttons missing: Can't see numbers as I type space number. IOS problem compounded by non universal design. Tried to add a car today. There is no SUBMIT button showing on the form. Pressing RETURN on keyboard doesn't submit form. App has not been updated for iOS 26. Is there nobody working? What do they do with the money they are making? Submit button shows during iPhone mirroring, so that m
15. [R10] Passport Parking 1/5 · US Terrible app: A bane on humanity aggressively invasive to pay for parking. Would be shocked if this wasn’t piping data to palantir.
16. [R15] Passport Parking 1/5 · US A doggone racket: Be prepared to pay and still get a ticket. Useless app.
17. [R37] Passport Parking 1/5 · US Doesn’t work: Used the app to pay for parking. The location said it accepted the app and the app recognized the location. After paying for a parking space, I still received a ticket even though I paid through the app. So I paid for parking and still received a $15 parking ticket. The app clearly showed the spot was paid for during the time I was ticketed.
18. [R49] Passport Parking 1/5 · US App glitches lead to tickets: I sat in my car (not hurried), ensured the proper zone and plate numbers were entered, updated my card and set it as my primary card. Reserved the max time. When almost two hours had passed, I entered a new session to make sure I was covered. I came out to my car to find a ticket. I was very confused and frustrated. After investigating and contacting the app, my first
19. [R55] ParkMobile 5/5 · US Best App Ever: ParkMobile app is a game changer! It has simplified parking payments. Best thing since sliced bread. Most intelligent cities employ this service so you can use it in several US areas.
20. [R58] ParkMobile 5/5 · US Great App: I find this app very helpful and convenient to use.
21. [R64] ParkMobile 5/5 · US Great: Love this app, has almost all zones covered. I use this everywhere, the best!
22. [R73] PayByPhone Parking 5/5 · US Súper bueno: Todo es fácil y rápido o mejor es económico
23. [R75] PayByPhone Parking 5/5 · US So easy!: PayByPhone makes parking so easy and affordable! Can’t beat it!!!
24. [R77] PayByPhone Parking 5/5 · US Happy Customer: Makes everything do easy! Simple to use, faster than walking from car to kiosk where I pay on the sidewalk, saving me time that I often don’t have. Love it! Many thanks for inventing this:)Customer in
25. [R80] SpotHero 5/5 · US Easy to use: This app is very convenient to find a parking space, and it is very easy to use
26. [R82] SpotHero 5/5 · US Reliable Parking App: SpotHero works exactly as intended, and I have never had any issues with the app or my reservations. Finding and booking parking is quick and convenient, and the student discount makes the already competitive rates an even better deal. It has become my go to app whenever I need parking.
27. [R86] SpotHero 5/5 · US Great value!: I always use Spot Hero to secure parking! You can’t beat the value.
28. [R89] SpotHero 5/5 · US Excellent value: Parked at the Hyatt, excellent location and value.
29. [R94] ParkWhiz 5/5 · US Worked great!: I just used the ParkWhiz app for the first time, for an afternoon Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game. The last time I had tickets to an afternoon Pirates game I had to park in the Strip District, because I couldn’t find any available parking in town. I used the ParkWhiz app to prepay and reserve parking in the Gateway Center Garage, an easy walk to PNC Park. It worked great!
30. [R97] ParkWhiz 5/5 · US Customer Support is excellent.: I primarily use Parkwiz in Detroit for the last 4 years. Yes as with any App it occasionally has an issue. Like 3 in 4+ years. Each time I call support and they are courteous and just solve the issue. Not once have they failed. Great company to work with.
31. [R99] ParkWhiz 5/5 · US Fantastic and easy parking app: Thank you ParkWhiz! I never thought I could love a parking app! First time using was during the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, where parking was running $100-250 per day and in very short supply. ParkWhiz showed me a $30 security parking garage within a couple blocks of the events. ParkWhiz not only made it easy to reserve and prepay, but also added 3 hours of parking
32. [R103] ParkWhiz 5/5 · US Fast and Easy.: This is an easy app to use. Once your account is set up, you’ve added your vehicles, and you have a regular place that you like to park, it’s two clicks and you have your parking pass. It takes me 15 seconds to buy a new pass when I need one. They are also responsive to disputes or other issues.
33. [R108] MPLS Parking 5/5 · US Review: Excellent app. One improvement for old tech dummies like me would be a few more prompts, things that are intuitive for younger folks. But even as is I love it.
34. [R111] MPLS Parking 5/5 · US Easy to use: Super slick and easy to use Park at any available zone in Minneapolis
35. [R114] MPLS Parking 5/5 · US Works good: This app works good for me. Ive got my vehicle and payment method stored. From there, it’s easy to enter your parking space, select your duration and complete your payment. This is one of those times that I hope they just leave the app alone and don’t feel the need to “update” it since it does what it needs to so well.
36. [R117] MPLS Parking 5/5 · US I love this app: I struggle with Dylexia, so before finding this app, I’d be lucky not to get a ticket because either I didn’t have coins, my wallet, or I forgot the number by the time I found the pay station a block away. Now, I just park, open the app and my credit card is already loaded and ready to go.
37. [R53] ParkMobile 3/5 · US Service Fee Bad: Charging a service fee in addition to parking fee - not good. It’s not a convenience fee, it’s greed.
38. [R70] PayByPhone Parking 1/5 · US Awful quality app: Even though I have cell phone signal it absolutely never tells me nearby spots so I have to walk over and look at the number to park. And it charges a $.60 convenience fee! Whose convenience is it? Especially when it doesn’t even tell me the nearby parking lot number and the sign is tiny and far away. And now I also see there’s a $.20 SMS fee. What is that for? Do better pay by
39. [R92] SpotHero 5/5 · US Spothero is the Best!: If you want to ensure guaranteed parking to attend an event or go to a meeting, this App is the best! I suggest you download and use the App as that allows you to have an account and it captures not only your current reservation, but stores previous reservations that you can easily use to “rebook” that location for an upcoming event. Their support team is also amazing!
40. [R79] SpotHero 1/5 · US Terrible experience 271 W 47th St NYC: Signed in as guest on app. Prepaid. Arrived at exact time. Attendant refused to scan our SpotHero QR code. Had to call police and SpotHero escalation to get car back.
41. [R96] ParkWhiz 1/5 · US Nightmare: I purchased the parking pass for what the app alleged was a 24 hour public lot. upon arrival the attendant refused to open the gate to the lot, he stated the lot was exclusively for monthly clients. The app does not allow you to request a refund, you must email.
42. [R98] ParkWhiz 1/5 · US Scam: They let Me book a parking spot but didn’t check that the parking lot was already completely full. Couldn’t park. Ended up showing late. Wasted gas. I tried to contact them through phone and app for a refund but they only let you speak to a simple, unhelpful bot. I had to do a charge back through my bank.
43. [R101] ParkWhiz 5/5 · US SCAM! BEWARE with NO REFUNDS: This app has turned bad. Recently I have had Multiple bad experiences to the point I am deleting the app. I like purchasing parking ahead especially in LA because looking for parking is stressful! Three times now they emphasized no refunds even for reasonable issues. I couldn’t use the first parking and they refused to refund me even though the parking date was weeks