PayByPhone

Name: PayByPhone
Rating: 4.8321457 (235514 reviews)
Author: PayByPhone Technologies Inc .

By: PayByPhone Technologies Inc . App

PayByPhone: A quick and easy way to pay for parking.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

21,438,517 ▲ 102.50K

Data as of 2026-07-18

Rating:

4.83 +2,612

(235,514)

Version:

26.7.2

Last updated: 2026-07-14

Auto and vehicles (Free)

Features & Capabilities

PayByPhone is a global leader in mobile parking payments that simplifies parking for millions of drivers. Available in 10 languages across 1,300+ locations in the UK, North America, France, Germany, and Switzerland, the app lets you start and extend parking sessions remotely, scan or enter location codes, and view active sessions at a glance with the Today View widget.

Key features include Maps and Nearby to find parking, SMS or push notifications before sessions expire, pinned parking locations to find your vehicle, emailed receipts for expense tracking, and support for credit/debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or PayPal (where available). It’s designed to make parking quick, seamless, and secure so you can focus on your journey.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Payments Navigation & Mapping

By:

PayByPhone Technologies Inc .

Downloads:

21,438,517 102.50K

Rating:

4.83

(235,514) 2,612 new ratings

Version:

26.7.2 Last updated: 2026-07-14

Version code:

610019272

Creation date:

2011-07-06

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk

Size:

87.71MB

Email:

su*****@paybyphone.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-18

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 7,022 ▲ 10

Other rankings

#7 in Auto and vehicles (Free) ▲ 1#88 in

Top app in United Kingdom ▼ 2#146 in

Top app in Canada ▲ 16#160 in

Top app in France ▲ 9

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

PayByPhone Technologies Inc .

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.paybyphone

Email:

su*****@paybyphone.com

Website:

https://www.paybyphone.com

User Reviews

Most reviewers say PayByPhone is easy to use, fast to load, and convenient for paying for parking without returning to the meter. Many appreciate features to extend parking time automatically or with reminders. However, frequent issues include payment/verification failures and cross-device problems, plus pricing concerns with extra fees and perceived overcharging. Some report location inaccuracies and ads; a few note missing receipts. Overall, the app's ease of use is a strength, but reliability and cost concerns limit consistent use.

Pros

Easy to use and intuitive
Convenient for parking payments—no need to return to the meter
Easy to extend parking time (reminders/alarms)
Fast and smooth to use
Generally good value and inexpensive

Cons

Payment/verification failures and reliability issues (errors, 'something went wrong', cross-device problems)
High extra charges and fees (SMS charges, convenience fees, auto-pay fees)
Location accuracy problems and verification slow
Ads in the app
Missing receipts or billing issues