# Sentry Mobile

> Pay for the parking meter with the convenience of your phone

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mpspark.consumer.mpsconsumer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mpspark.consumer.mpsconsumer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mpspark.consumer.mpsconsumer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Municipal Parking Services
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 85,459
- **Rating:** 1.93 / 5 (232 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.13
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-25
- **First published:** 2016-01-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mpspark.consumer.mpsconsumer)
- **Website:** [https://www.mpsintelligentinfrastructure.com](https://www.mpsintelligentinfrastructure.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.mpsintelligentinfrastructure.com/privacy-policy](https://www.mpsintelligentinfrastructure.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Sentry Mobile revolutionizes the parking experience by allowing users to pay for MPS parking meters in real time through their smartphones. With instant meter updates displaying a smartphone icon, users can easily see their remaining parking time without the hassle of coins or cards. The app includes a map that shows nearby meters and actual parking space availability, enhancing convenience.

Users can set up a stored value Parker account to pay across multiple meters, monitor their account balance, and receive notifications when parking time is running out. Additional features like "Where's my car" help locate vehicles quickly. The Concierge Autopay Program offers automatic payments without manual interaction, ensuring a smooth and violation-free parking session. Overall, Sentry Mobile simplifies parking payments, streamlines user experience, and reduces the stress of finding and paying for parking.

## Rankings

- #236,658 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.mpspark.consumer.mpsconsumer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.mpspark.consumer.mpsconsumer.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`

## Review summary

Sentry Mobile suffers from poor reliability and usability, with users reporting crashes, sign-in issues, and inability to pay resulting in parking tickets. The user interface is confusing, especially when selecting parking spots. Payment processes are unreliable, and essential features like transaction history and saved payment methods are missing. Some users were able to use it successfully, but overall it frustrates many and is considered one of the worst parking apps.

### Pros

- Works okay for some users to pay for parking sessions
- Allows registering license plates for parking
- Can occasionally find and select parking spots

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or shows errors preventing sign in and payment
- Poor and confusing user interface with difficult parking spot selection
- No reliable payment processing; issues with auto-pay and payment failures lead to tickets
- App lacks features like payment history, saving credit cards, and clear session info
- App often requires users to upgrade or re-login with no successful completion

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mpspark.consumer.mpsconsumer)