2.3
ParkAppsHub score
PayMyPark
ADR / Adriley (PayMyPark)
City parking · Free app, pay-per-parking-session
Best for: Drivers parking on-street in Wellington and other participating NZ council areas who want to avoid coin meters
2.5
Google Play · 398
100K+
Downloads
1
Country
Asia-Pacific
AndroidiOS
A handful of NZ cities/districts
About this app
PayMyPark is a mobile app built for New Zealand's on-street metered parking, letting drivers pay by phone instead of feeding coins into a meter. After registering a payment card, users enter the relevant zone or meter number, start a paid session, and can extend it remotely if they need more time or end it early to avoid overpaying. It is used in Wellington City Council's parking zones and other participating NZ councils that have adopted it as their digital payment provider. The app is free to download, with users only charged for the parking time they actually use, plus any transaction fee set by the council. Coverage is inherently limited to councils that have signed on with PayMyPark, and the app's Play Store reviews point to a mixed real-world experience, with a number of users reporting payment or session-management issues.
- Start, extend and stop on-street parking sessions by phone
- Pay-as-you-go metered parking without coins
- Works with participating NZ council parking zones
- Simple session-based payment flow
- Free app download with pay-per-session fees
Pricing & fees
Free app, pay-per-parking-session
- App download is free
- Users pay standard council metered parking rates per session
- A small transaction/convenience fee is typically added per payment
- No subscription or membership fee required
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
- Convenient alternative to hunting for coins
- Straightforward for simple parking sessions
- Free to download
▼ Common complaints
- Payment failures or app crashes during checkout
- Confusing or unreliable session extension
- Limited coverage outside supported councils
Summarised from recent user reviews on Google Play, the App Store and consumer platforms. Themes, not verbatim quotes.
Pros & cons
What we like
- Removes need for coins at NZ street meters
- Free to download with pay-as-you-go pricing
- Simple session start/extend/stop flow
- No subscription required
What could improve
- Only works in a small number of NZ council areas
- Low 2.5-star Play Store rating from user complaints
- Small review base suggests limited ongoing polish
How to use PayMyPark
- Download PayMyPark from Google Play or the App Store
- Register an account and add a payment card
- Enter the parking zone or meter number shown on-street
- Start a session, then extend or end it as needed
- Pay only for the time actually parked
Editor’s tips
- Check with your local council first to confirm PayMyPark is the active payment provider before relying on it
- Keep the app's session running only as long as needed to avoid overpaying
- Have a backup coin or alternate payment method in case the app has connectivity issues
Editor’s verdict
PayMyPark solves a narrow but real problem: paying NZ council parking meters without carrying coins. For drivers in its supported council areas, that convenience is genuine, and the free-to-download, pay-as-you-go model keeps costs transparent. However, the app's 2.5-star Play Store rating from under 400 reviews signals real friction — users report failed payments, confusing session management and clunky UX rather than a smooth, trustworthy experience. Its coverage is also inherently limited: it only works where the specific council has contracted PayMyPark as its meter payment provider, so it is useless outside those zones, unlike broader multi-city platforms. Feature-wise it stays basic — session start/stop/extend and payment — without the reminders, garage bookings or multi-country reach of larger competitors. Anyone in a covered city will still find it more convenient than fumbling for change, but the reliability complaints and single-country scope keep this from being a strong all-round recommendation. Treat it as a functional necessity for specific Wellington-area parking rather than a best-in-class parking app.
— The ParkAppsHub editorial team · 2026-08-06
How it compares
vs PayByPhone
PayByPhone operates in far more cities worldwide with a more polished, actively-maintained app; PayMyPark is a smaller, NZ-only tool tied to specific council contracts.
vs EasyPark
EasyPark offers broader European and international coverage plus extra features like reminders and garage bookings, while PayMyPark stays narrowly focused on NZ on-street meters.
vs ParkMobile
ParkMobile has far larger US coverage and higher ratings; PayMyPark's much smaller footprint and lower review score suggest a rougher, less reliable experience.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities does PayMyPark work in?
PayMyPark works only in New Zealand council areas that have contracted it as their parking payment provider, including Wellington City Council; it does not work in other countries or in NZ cities that use a different provider.
Is PayMyPark free to download?
Yes, the app itself is free; you only pay the metered parking fee for each session, typically with a small transaction or convenience fee added by the council or processor.
Why does PayMyPark have a low rating?
Its Play Store rating sits around 2.5 stars from a small review base, with users citing payment failures, confusing session controls and occasional crashes.
Can I get a refund if my session fails?
Refund handling depends on the individual council's support process since PayMyPark acts as the payment conduit rather than a standalone parking authority; contacting the relevant council is usually required.
Does PayMyPark send parking reminders?
Reminder functionality is limited compared to larger competitors; the core app focuses on starting, extending and stopping a paid session rather than proactive notifications.
About the developer
PayMyPark is published by ADR (trading as Adriley/PayMyPark), a small New Zealand software developer (package id nz.co.adriley.paymypark) that builds cashless parking-meter payment systems for local councils. The company works directly with NZ territorial authorities to replace coin meters with app and web-based payment, rather than operating a large multi-country consumer platform like ParkMobile or EasyPark.
Additional information
Developer
ADR / Adriley (PayMyPark)
Headquarters
New Zealand
Category
City parking
Price
Free app, pay-per-parking-session
Coverage
A handful of NZ cities/districts
Downloads
100K+
Languages
English
Reviewed
2026-08-06
Where it works
A handful of NZ cities/districts — including Wellington, New Plymouth, Rotorua, Napier.
New Zealand
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Independent review. ParkAppsHub is not affiliated with ADR / Adriley (PayMyPark). 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.