PayByPhone
PayByPhone: A quick and easy way to pay for parking.
by PayByPhone Technologies Inc .
Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg per download
266K reviews
Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg rev. per download
266K reviews
Performance Insights
Category rankings
Competition level
Low competitionUnder 100K on both downloads and revenue — the kind of niche a small team can still take.
On the store
Released July 2011 · 194 releases since
PayByPhone is an Android app (Free) by PayByPhone Technologies Inc . in the auto & vehicles category, holding #8 in the free auto & vehicles charts. It draws an estimated 100K downloads a month and holds a 4.8-star rating.
- Ships new versions about one a fortnight.
- Latest version is 26.8.0, released August 11, 2026.
- 89% of ratings are five-star.
- Strongest in GB, US, FR.
- Requires Android 9+.
- Rated Everyone.
App details
- Version
- 26.8.0
- Release status
- Regional release
- Age rating
- Everyone
- Requires
- Android 9+
- Price
- Free
- First seen
- July 2011
- Top markets
- GB, US, FR
- Publisher country
- Canada
- Website
- Visit website
- Support
- Visit support
Release history
194 versions tracked
- Version 26.8.0Latest
- Version 26.7.3
- Version 26.7.2
- Version 26.7.1
- Version 26.6.2
- Version 26.6.1
- Version 26.6.0
- Version 26.5.1
- Version 26.5.0
- Version 26.4.1
- Version 26.4.0
- Version 26.3.2
Ships about one a fortnight.
What users say
- 1.0
Downloaded the app, but it won't take any form of payment. I tried 3 different credit cards, including Google payments. Took about 10 minutes of fumbling before I just paid by card at the meter. What a world app, when there is always an error adding a payment method. Had a 2nd person try too...same issue. I think the app is dead.
Reviewed on version 6.8.1.5842
- 2.0
WARNING!!!! While the app functions well, the SMS notification fees are very misleading. Users are charged $0.15 to $0.25 per text message for expiration warnings then again after it's expires. Then again if you entend your time, basically you get tricked into paying for a bunch of SMS fees. The disclaimer 'fees may apply' usually refers to standard carrier rates, so I didn't realize I was being billed directly for months and months. This on top of the convenience fee that's already charged.
Reviewed on version 26.8.0
- 2.0
This app has a lot of issues. It's the only payment accepted by our commuter rail network so I have to use it for my commute. Every month I get a bill for missed payment, sometimes for multiple days in a week. I'll accept that I may forget one day on occasion but multiple days in a row? Absolutely not. I get stuck paying a surcharge because my payment isn't going through, even though I wait for the confirmation screen to appear before closing the app. It's very frustrating.
Reviewed on version 26.7.3
About PayByPhone
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PayByPhone is a global leader in mobile parking payments. More than 95 million drivers worldwide have trusted us with their payments to date.
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)
PayByPhone Android app download estimates are updated daily. The app maintains a 4.8-star rating based on 266K user reviews, indicating strong user satisfaction in the auto & vehicles market.
PayByPhone Android app ranks #8 in the free auto & vehicles charts. The app's performance metrics suggest significant growth potential in a low-competition segment.
You can download PayByPhone Android app from the Google Play Store for Android devices, requiring Android 9 or later. The app provides its core features without requiring in-app purchases.
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