# AppyParking+ Plan, Park & Pay > Drive less, park faster and pay easier with our simple car parking app. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appyway.mobile.explorer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appyway.mobile.explorer) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.appyway.mobile.explorer` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** AppyWay - **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION - **Downloads:** 148,686 - **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (984 ratings) - **Version:** 6.0.2 - **Last updated:** 2026-07-06 - **First published:** 2021-01-11 - **Publisher country:** GB - **Size:** 117 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-12 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appyway.mobile.explorer) - **Website:** [https://appyparking.com/plus](https://appyparking.com/plus) - **Privacy policy:** [https://appyway.com/v2-privacy-policy/](https://appyway.com/v2-privacy-policy/) ## Description **AppyParking+ Plan, Park & Pay** is the UK's premier parking app designed to make parking faster, easier, and more affordable. With detailed, easy-to-understand maps showing on-street parking areas, restrictions, and operating hours alongside off-street car parks, you can confidently find the best spot before you arrive. The app offers features like searching for the cheapest or nearest parking, planning with clear zone colors, and navigating directly to parking locations using follow-me mode. The app simplifies payments by aggregating multiple cashless parking providers into a single interface, making paying for parking effortless. Covering over 450 UK towns and cities including London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool, AppyParking+ empowers you to save money by locating free or low-cost parking—yes, even on single yellow lines where applicable. Download AppyParking+ today and transform your parking experience into something forgettable! ## Rankings - #183,954 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR` - `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR` - `androidx.car.app.ACCESS_SURFACE` - `androidx.car.app.MAP_TEMPLATES` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.appyway.mobile.explorer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` ## Review summary Users appreciate the app's utility in finding parking spots and paying only for time used, along with reasonable pricing options. However, many complain that the new app version is more complicated and less user-friendly than the original, with frequent premium subscription prompts. Problems with vehicle selection causing fines and inaccuracies in parking information are reported. Additionally, privacy concerns arise from repeated location tracking requests, making the overall experience frustrating despite the app's helpful core functionality. ### Pros - Useful for finding parking spots with specific times and restrictions. - Easy to use and helps save money by paying only for the actual parking time used. - Provides flexibility and convenience compared to traditional meters or ticket machines. - Can be a lifesaver during trips and useful for traveling in new areas. - Subscription and one-off payment options are reasonably priced and helpful. ### Cons - New app interface is complicated, less user-friendly, and requires more steps compared to the original version. - App aggressively promotes premium subscriptions with pop-ups and restricts free features. - Issues with vehicle selection leading to parking fines due to the app defaulting to old vehicles. - Some inaccurate or missing parking information, including misleading free parking times and lack of specific parking types (e.g., motorcycle bays). - Privacy concerns due to repeated location tracking permissions being requested during use. ## Similar extensions and apps - [JustPark Parking](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.justpark.jp) — 4,709,855 users, 3.47 / 5 - [YourParkingSpace - Parking App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.netsells.yourparkingspace) — 2,384,850 users, 4.01 / 5 - [ParkingAid: Park Smarter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.parkingaid.android) — 1,047 users - [Parking Payments](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.parkingpayments.consumerapp) — 12,691 users, 2.94 / 5 - [ParkSmarter UK](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.parksmarteruk.android) — 5,132 users - [Secure Parking](https://chrome-stats.com/d/au.com.secureparking.production) — 300,420 users - [Easy Parkings](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sreetechsolutions.easyparkings) — 57 users - [Park The Car](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gogames.parkthecar) — 7 users - [ParkIt](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mehtadev.parkit) — 70 users - [LookingForCarPark](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lookingforcarpark.app) — 2,029 users - [Smart Parking - Easy Parking](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.smartsys.prkr) — 2,401 users - [ParkEase](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.GoneGamesStudio.CarParking) — 602 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appyway.mobile.explorer)