2.3
ParkAppsHub score
MyParking (ParkPlus)
ParkPlus Mobile App Developer (Calgary Parking Authority)
City parking · Free app, pay-per-session parking fees plus a small transaction fee
Best for: Calgary residents and commuters who regularly park at metered street spaces or Calgary Parking Authority lots
1.9
Google Play · 288 reviews
100K+
Downloads
1
Country
North America
Android
1 city
About this app
MyParking is the consumer-facing mobile front end for Calgary's ParkPlus parking management platform, operated by the Calgary Parking Authority (a City of Calgary agency). Drivers register a licence plate and payment card, then select a parking zone number posted on street signs or lot pay stations to start a metered session. The app supports session extensions remotely, session history and receipts, and account-based billing so users avoid feeding a physical machine. It covers on-street metered spaces across downtown and inner-city Calgary neighbourhoods as well as Calgary Parking Authority-operated surface lots and parkades. Coverage is strictly local to Calgary, Alberta — there is no multi-city or cross-border functionality. The app has drawn heavy user criticism on Google Play for stability and account issues, reflected in a very low current store rating relative to typical city-parking apps.
- Pay-by-zone metered street parking
- Off-street lot and parkade payment
- Remote session extension without returning to the vehicle
- Saved vehicle plates and payment cards
- Parking session history and digital receipts
- Multiple vehicles per account
Pricing & fees
Free app, pay-per-session parking fees plus a small transaction fee
- No subscription or app download fee
- Standard Calgary metered street rates apply (typically CAD $1-7/hour depending on zone)
- Per-transaction convenience fee added on top of the posted parking rate
- Lot and parkade rates vary by facility and are set by Calgary Parking Authority
Accepted payment methods
Credit cardDebit card
Ratings & scores
Editorial score set by the ParkAppsHub team using our five-criteria grid — see how we rate. Store ratings shown for reference.
What users say
▲ Most praised
- Saves a walk back to the pay station to extend time
- Convenient once account setup works correctly
- Covers most downtown Calgary parking needs in one app
▼ Common complaints
- Frequent login and account access failures
- App crashes or freezes during payment
- Confusing zone-number entry leading to mis-parked sessions
Summarised from recent user reviews on Google Play, the App Store and consumer platforms. Themes, not verbatim quotes.
Pros & cons
What we like
- Removes the need to find or use a physical pay station
- Session extension possible without walking back to the car
- Covers most Calgary Parking Authority on-street and lot inventory in one app
- No subscription required, pay only for sessions used
What could improve
- Very low current Play Store rating (1.9) tied to login, payment, and crash complaints
- Coverage limited to a single city with no value outside Calgary
- Per-transaction convenience fee makes short sessions relatively pricier
How to use MyParking (ParkPlus)
- Download MyParking and create a ParkPlus account with plate and payment details
- Find the zone number on the street sign or lot signage where you parked
- Enter the zone number and desired duration to start the session
- Extend the session remotely from the app if you need more time
- End the session early or let it expire automatically, and check history for receipts
Editor’s tips
- Note down the zone number from the sign or pay station before opening the app to avoid entering the wrong space
- Set up your payment method in advance since account/login issues are a common complaint when trying to pay quickly
- Use the extend-session feature if you're running late, rather than risking a ticket
Editor’s verdict
MyParking does what a municipal parking app needs to do — start and extend metered sessions from a phone — but it is not a polished product. The 1.9-star Play Store rating (from 288 reviews) is unusually low for this category and reflects a real pattern of complaints about login failures, crashes, and confusing zone entry rather than isolated one-star venting. Because it only serves Calgary Parking Authority inventory, it has zero relevance outside that city, and travelers or infrequent visitors get little benefit versus tapping a card at a pay station. For daily Calgary commuters who tolerate the rough edges, it saves walking back to top up a meter, but reliability issues around account access are a real risk when a session needs to be extended on the fly. This is a functional-but-neglected utility app rather than a well-maintained consumer product, and its scores here reflect that gap between necessity and execution quality.
— The ParkAppsHub editorial team · 2026-08-06
How it compares
vs Other Canadian city apps (e.g. HonkMobile, PayByPhone)
MyParking only works in Calgary, while multi-city apps like PayByPhone or HonkMobile cover dozens of Canadian municipalities in one app, making them more useful for anyone who parks outside Calgary.
vs Physical ParkPlus pay stations
The app saves a walk back to top up time, but given its reliability complaints, the pay station remains a more dependable fallback for a guaranteed transaction.
Frequently asked questions
Is MyParking the same as ParkPlus?
Yes. MyParking is the mobile app published by the ParkPlus Mobile App Developer account for Calgary Parking Authority's ParkPlus parking system.
What cities does it work in?
Only Calgary, Alberta. It has no coverage outside the Calgary Parking Authority's street meters and lots.
Is there a subscription fee?
No subscription. Users pay standard metered parking rates plus a per-transaction convenience fee through the app.
Why is the app rating so low?
Recent Play Store reviews cite login errors, app crashes, and payment or zone-entry confusion, pulling the average down to 1.9 stars.
Can I use it for both street parking and lots?
Yes, it covers both on-street metered zones and Calgary Parking Authority-operated surface lots and parkades.
About the developer
Calgary Parking Authority is a self-funded municipal agency of the City of Calgary responsible for managing on-street metered parking and City-owned parking lots and parkades. It operates the ParkPlus payment system, sets zone-based pricing, and enforces parking regulations across Calgary. Revenue from parking operations funds transportation and parking infrastructure programs. The MyParking app is its official channel for mobile session payment, alongside pay stations and phone-based payment options, giving Calgary drivers alternative ways to pay for regulated parking without cash.
Additional information
Developer
ParkPlus Mobile App Developer (Calgary Parking Authority)
Headquarters
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Ownership
Calgary Parking Authority (City of Calgary agency)
Category
City parking
Price
Free app, pay-per-session parking fees plus a small transaction fee
Coverage
1 city
Downloads
100K+
Languages
English
Reviewed
2026-08-06
Where it works
1 city — including Calgary, Downtown Calgary, Beltline, Inglewood.
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Independent review. ParkAppsHub is not affiliated with ParkPlus Mobile App Developer (Calgary Parking Authority). App name, logo and screenshots belong to their owners and are shown for identification and review purposes. Coverage, prices and features change — verify current conditions with the publisher. Last reviewed 2026-08-06.