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PayByPhone

PayByPhone Technologies Inc . · Auto & Vehicles · United States store
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Revenue a month, worldwide
Too small to estimate
Not enough chart or ratings data
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Rating
4.8 of 5
266.2K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
0
was 0 on Oct 15, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 21, 2026 in the 53 countries we track.

EST. REVENUE / MONTH · WORLDWIDE
Unranked
Not in a grossing chart in any country we track, so there is no rank to estimate from. Most unranked apps earn far less than charted ones, often close to nothing.
LIFETIME INSTALLS (GOOGLE)
22.4M
About 121.9K per month on average since launch
RATINGS
266.2K
AVG RATING
4.85
PRICE
Free
IN APP PURCHASES
No
CONTAINS ADS
Yes
LAST UPDATE
6d ago
RELEASED
Jul 6, 2011
CONTENT RATING
Everyone

Last 29 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
0 / 29
COUNTRIES NOW
0 (was 0)
EST. REVENUE FROM CHARTS, DAILY · GOOGLE PLAY ONLY EST
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Best rank Sep 24, 2026: not ranked. Now: not ranked. Days at zero are days outside every grossing chart.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
No in-app purchases
Earns from its upfront price, ads or payments outside the store.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
35 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average3.6 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share31%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 100 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RATING BREAKDOWN
266.2K ratings
5★89%
4★8%
3★1%
2★0%
1★1%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the United States Google Play, Jul 14, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026: 31% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Bugs, things not working24%

37 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ no qr code for quick pay no google pay option postal code error when entering card details manually.
★★★★★ Also why the app doesn't work anymore if wireless scan is not enabled???
★★★★★ keep giving error with no details to fix
Login and account problems15%

24 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Even though I had initiated an account, I had to re-enter ALL my data.
★★★★★ they make it difficult to cancel charged SMS texts, but it's just one click to sign up to them.
★★★★★ Harder to set up your account and payment methods.
Wrong or poor results15%

24 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Tried to contact support, but got a useless AI chatbot instead.
★★★★★ great thanks for being useless
★★★★★ keep getting error about something going wrong on the app end so cannot renew parking, likely will get a ticket, just pay at the machine and avoid the frustration of this app.
Price and subscription15%

23 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ they make it difficult to cancel charged SMS texts, but it's just one click to sign up to them.
★★★★★ These pilfering swines just charged me for a car park that was out of charging time.
★★★★★ Furthermore, it wanted to charge extra for text notifications.
Too many ads6%

9 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Ads when I am trying to pay for parking?
★★★★★ advert when I pay for parking!
★★★★★ But the app annoyingly and persistently showing 3 adverts every time i confirm a parking.
No customer support5%

8 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Tried to contact support, but got a useless AI chatbot instead.
★★★★★ Absolutely appalling app, not recognising payments repeatedly, no human to speak with, obvious no intention to offer support, embarrassingly bad, hopefully they'll cease to exist if this government bother to launch an…
★★★★★ AVOID AT ALL COSTS I emailed support with screenshots.
Limits, credits, locked features4%

7 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ now declined credit card.
★★★★★ does not accept Google pay, credit card form is non standard so the phone does not fill in the credit card details so you need to do it manually.
★★★★★ does not work, unable to add credit card on app and also unable to access monthly permit parking on app even with most updated version also the chatbot support is in a unknown language and will not swap to english
Worse after an update3%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Latest Update: Despite switching SMS confirmation off, still charged 20p.
★★★★★ The App told me to update my phones operating system.
★★★★★ does not work, unable to add credit card on app and also unable to access monthly permit parking on app even with most updated version also the chatbot support is in a unknown language and will not swap to english
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • tried multiple cards and the app says credentials are incorrect when trying to add a card. 1★, Oct 20, 2026
  • paying from my holiday cottage, no need to walk down to car park..and the pay machines need a degree to use them anyway.. 5★, Oct 6, 2026
  • Any good reason why I should have a secure lock on my phone to use this app? 1★, Sep 29, 2026
  • It's easy to use let's you extend your time if you are going to need more where you are parked at. 5★, Sep 29, 2026
  • Please add a feature where you can back pay/ grace period for the parking in case you've forgotten to pay. 4★, Sep 29, 2026
  • Easy peasy and I don't have to walk back to the vehicle to add more time! 5★, Sep 26, 2026
  • I wish every lot had this choice. 5★, Sep 11, 2026
  • trying to add a card , says it can't be verified. 2★, Aug 28, 2026
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
google pay7card details5credit card5car park7pay for parking9trying to pay4something went5went wrong5error message4tried multiple3convenience fee3phone number3
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Easy to use45%

142 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Brilliant app very easy to use
★★★★★ very quick and easy to do
★★★★★ great parking app so easy to use
Fast6%

20 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ very quick and easy to do
★★★★★ its quick and easy and I appreciate that it saves my cars information.
★★★★★ quick and easy app to use friendly
Accurate, great results3%

9 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ mostly works great, but I keep getting notifications that parking didn't start, even though it did.
★★★★★ Works well wjenntjere is signalnin tje area your parking Reminder time ending is a useful feature
★★★★★ easy to use and works well.
Useful, it helps2%

6 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Works well wjenntjere is signalnin tje area your parking Reminder time ending is a useful feature
★★★★★ It does feel the additional cost for the text is a bit excessive but then useful to get reminders.
★★★★★ so easy to use its a life saver when parking 🥰
Worth the money1%

4 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ easy to use and affordable compared to parking at the hospital parking by half price
★★★★★ Perhaps I am being influenced by the fact that this car park is cheap to park in for the time I want.
★★★★★ very convenient and affordable

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What users say

Latest reviews, United States Google Play.

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

Makes Payment Very Easy

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026

tried multiple cards and the app says credentials are incorrect when trying to add a card. this app is useless

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026

not reliable enough yet

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026

Easy to use. Quick to park.

★★★★★Oct 19, 2026

easy to use

★★★★★Oct 19, 2026

Great, quick option. highly recommend

Store screenshots

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Growth research

Where this app is buying and earning its users. Each link opens pre filtered.

Meta Ad Library ↗Active Facebook and Instagram adsTikTok Creative Center ↗Top performing TikTok adsTikTok creators ↗Organic videos mentioning the appInstagram ↗Reels and posts under its hashtagYouTube ↗Reviews, tutorials and ShortsDeveloper site ↗Landing page and pricing

ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title or short description.

parking6pay4available3sessions3paybyphone2payments2simplify2features2location2find2

What's new in 26.11.0

This update focuses on improving stability and performance. * 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.

Store description

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)

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