# ParkSmarter UK

> Control your parking: ‘Tap In Tap Out’, multiple vehicles and credit cards.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.parksmarteruk.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.parksmarteruk.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.parksmarteruk.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** IPS Group
- **Category:** AUTO\_AND\_VEHICLES
- **Downloads:** 5,132
- **Version:** 1.1.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-24
- **First published:** 2025-06-03
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parksmarteruk.android)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ipsgroupinc.co.uk/privacy-policy/](https://ipsgroupinc.co.uk/privacy-policy/)

## Description

PARK SMARTER™ – A suite of easy-to-use mobile parking applications.<br><br>• Extend parking sessions from Your Phone • Real Time Alerts • Tap In, Tap Out (where available)<br><br>Description:<br><br>PARK SMARTER gives you easy control of your parking needs. You won’t have to worry about tickets, visits to parking terminals, or returning to your vehicle to display a replacement ticket.<br><br>Why you’ll love it:<br><br>• Tap in, tap out – Start and end your session with one tap, so you only pay for the time you actually use.<br><br>• Extend remotely – Add more time from your phone without walking back to the machine.<br><br>• Real time reminders – Get alerts before your parking session expires and avoid the stress and cost of a penalty charge notice (PCN).<br><br>• Multiple vehicles &amp; cards – Manage several cars and payment methods under one account for easy switching.<br><br>• Transparent pricing – View tariffs in the app before confirming your session, so you know exactly what you’re paying.<br><br>• PARK SMARTER™ is compatible with IPS equipped parking zones nationwide, bringing modern parking tech to wherever you drive.<br><br>How it works:<br><br>1. Simply download and open the app as a guest or create an account to save your vehicle(s) and payment method.<br><br>2. Select from the map or enter the zone code to find your location.<br><br>3. Tap to start your session. Where there is the option, tap to finish—or let the reminder alert you to extend.<br><br>4. With an account all your receipts and history are available for all your parking sessions.<br><br>Trusted &amp; secure:<br><br>PARK SMARTER™ is powered by the experienced parking solution provider IPS, UK a PCI DSS compliant company that values your privacy and protects your data.<br><br>Download now and experience the smarter way to park.

## Rankings

- #724,173 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.parksmarteruk.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.parksmarteruk.android)