# ParkChicago®

> The official parking app!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id686658594](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id686658594)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id686658594`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chicago Parking Meters, LLC
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (15,068 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-17
- **First published:** 2014-04-11
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parkchicago/id686658594)
- **Website:** [http://parkchicago.com](http://parkchicago.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://parkchicago.com/privacy?app=true](http://parkchicago.com/privacy?app=true)

## Description

ParkChicago® is the official Chicago parking app that lets you pay, extend, and manage parking from your phone. No more meters—just a few taps to start, extend, or end a session.

Receive notifications when your time is running low, view email receipts, and track your parking history. The ParkChicagoMap integration helps you find parking at competitive prices within Chicago city limits, making parking simple and affordable.

## Rankings

- #13,861 — Overall

## Review summary

Users consistently praise ParkChicago for being easy to use and convenient for paying and extending parking from a phone, with several noting it stores payment and vehicle details for quick reuse. However, many reviews highlight a harsh $20 minimum deposit that ties up funds and makes short visits impractical, along with auto-reload/preloading and related fees. Payment friction is also common: no Apple Pay in many cases, mixed support for multiple cards, and occasional card or PIN issues. For visitors, the app can feel outdated and cumbersome.

### Pros

- Easy to use and user-friendly
- Convenient to pay and extend parking from a phone
- Saves payment and vehicle information for quick reuse
- Allows extending time without returning to a meter

### Cons

- Requires a $20 minimum deposit, tying up funds and making short parking impractical
- Preloading and auto-reload mechanisms add friction and can incur fees
- Limited Apple Pay support and inconsistent card options (no Apple Pay, some cards rejected)
- PIN resets and account access issues (locked out, prompts to update card)
- Outdated or clunky design and UX, especially for visitors (manual zone entry, lack of location awareness)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id686658594)