3.3
ParkAppsHub score
Yellowbrick
Yellowbrick bv
Street parking payment · Free
Best for: Dutch and Belgian drivers who want to pay for street parking without cash or a parking meter
3.6
Google Play · 22K
4.2
App Store
1M+
Downloads
2
Countries
Europe
AndroidiOSWeb
Dutch and Belgian municipalities
About this app
Launched in 2006, Yellowbrick is one of the longest-running mobile parking services in the Netherlands, today operating under the Flowbird Group, which EasyPark Group acquired in 2024. The app covers on-street paid parking throughout Dutch municipalities and has expanded into Belgium, where it works in roughly 60 cities — including every Brussels municipality — plus more than 120 parking garages. In the Netherlands it also opens ParkBee off-street locations. Drivers confirm a zone by GPS or zone code, start a session, and pay only for the minutes actually parked; costs are collected afterwards on a consolidated invoice rather than from a prepaid wallet. Consumer pricing is simple: Basic charges €0.49 per parking action with no subscription, while Unlimited costs €3.99 per month with zero transaction fees — one of the cheaper flat rates on the Dutch market for frequent parkers. Extra license plates are free, and a business tier adds per-employee invoicing and fleet administration. Note that Yellowbrick's German service was discontinued on 1 July 2025 and migrated to EasyPark, so the app is now strictly a Benelux product. It remains a solid-value choice for Dutch and Belgian drivers, though its store ratings trail slicker rivals like EasyPark and Parkmobile.
- Start and stop street parking by GPS map or zone code, billed to the minute
- Two consumer plans: €0.49 per parking action (Basic) or €3.99/month Unlimited
- Pay afterwards via consolidated monthly invoice — no prepaid wallet
- Free push reminders and configurable end times for running sessions
- Off-street access to 120+ Belgian garages and ParkBee locations in the Netherlands
- Multiple license plates and favorite zones on one account at no extra cost
- Yellowbrick Business tier with per-user invoicing for fleets
Pricing & fees
Free · Basic €0.49 per parking action or Unlimited €3.99/month
- Basic plan: free app download, pay-per-use fee of €0.49 per parking action on top of the municipal parking tariff
- Unlimited plan: €3.99 per month flat fee with no per-action surcharge, however many times you park
- No cost to top up or hold a balance; you're only charged when you actually start a parking session
- The municipal parking tariff itself is billed separately and varies by city and zone
Accepted payment methods
iDEALCredit cardDirect debit (automatische incasso)PayPal
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
- Quick and simple to start and stop a parking session, even from a widget or shortcut
- Clear overview of parking history and spend, useful for expense claims
- Reliable automatic location detection that pre-fills the right city and zone
▼ Common complaints
- Occasional GPS or zone-detection errors that apply the wrong tariff or wrong city
- Reports of the app crashing or failing to load after updates on some Android/iOS versions
- Slow customer support response when a session fails to register and a parking fine is issued
Summarised from recent user reviews on Google Play, the App Store and consumer platforms. Themes, not verbatim quotes.
Pros & cons
What we like
- Deep home-market coverage: paid parking across Dutch municipalities plus ~60 Belgian cities including all of Brussels
- €3.99/month Unlimited plan undercuts most rivals for drivers who park often
- Post-paid invoicing means no topping up a wallet before you can park
- Adding license plates or switching plans costs nothing
- Nearly two decades of operation and integration with garages and ParkBee
What could improve
- Registration is long and clunky — many screens, a €1 card-verification charge, and iDEAL-centric payment that frustrates foreign visitors
- Accounts can be blocked within minutes of a failed or late payment, and users report slow reinstatement even after paying
- Recurring complaints about billing errors — sessions that fail to close, double invoices — compounded by hard-to-reach customer service
- App stability issues: unexpected logouts, login hangs, and errors on launch reported across recent reviews
How to use Yellowbrick
- Download Yellowbrick and register with your license plate, address, and payment details (expect a €1 card-verification step).
- Choose a plan: Basic at €0.49 per parking action, or Unlimited at €3.99/month if you park more than twice a week.
- When you park, let GPS suggest the zone or type the zone code shown on nearby signs, then start the session.
- Optionally set an end time and enable push reminders so a running session never slips your mind.
- Stop the session from the app when you drive off — you pay only for the minutes used.
- Parking costs are collected afterwards on your monthly invoice via direct debit or iDEAL.
Editor’s tips
- Switch to the €3.99/month Unlimited plan once you park more than about 8 times a month, since 8 × €0.49 already exceeds the monthly fee
- Turn on the app's end-time push notification so you don't overrun your paid session and risk a fine
- Confirm your specific municipality supports Yellowbrick before relying on it, since coverage is limited to select Dutch and Belgian cities
- Use the widget or lock-screen shortcut to start/stop sessions faster instead of opening the full app
Editor’s verdict
Yellowbrick is the grizzled veteran of Dutch mobile parking: it has been running start-stop street sessions since 2006, and its pricing is still among the best reasons to pick it. The €3.99 Unlimited plan with zero transaction fees beats what most competitors charge frequent parkers, and post-paid invoicing is genuinely convenient. Coverage is excellent at home — effectively every paid Dutch municipality — and the Belgian expansion, with all Brussels communes and 120-plus garages, makes it a credible cross-border option. The catch is execution. Its 3.6 Play Store rating reflects real friction: a drawn-out signup that punishes tourists, accounts frozen aggressively over small payment hiccups, and a steady drip of billing disputes that overwhelmed support handles slowly. iOS users fare better (4.2 on the App Store), and day-to-day parking works fine for most. With Germany axed in July 2025 after the EasyPark Group takeover, Yellowbrick is now a Benelux specialist — great value for committed locals, less so for occasional or international drivers.
— The ParkAppsHub editorial team · 2026-08-06
How it compares
vs EasyPark
EasyPark covers far more European countries and cities, so pick it for cross-border travel; Yellowbrick's flat-rate Unlimited plan is cheaper for frequent parkers who stay within the Netherlands/Belgium.
vs Q-Park
Q-Park focuses on off-street garages and reserved parking spots, while Yellowbrick is built specifically for on-street metered parking, so use Q-Park when you need a guaranteed indoor space.
vs Parkmobile
Parkmobile has a larger footprint across the Netherlands and internationally with similar per-session pricing; Yellowbrick's €3.99/month unlimited tier gives heavy local users a cost edge Parkmobile doesn't match.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Yellowbrick work?
Across paid street parking in Dutch municipalities and in about 60 Belgian cities, including every Brussels municipality, plus 120+ Belgian garages and ParkBee locations in the Netherlands. The German service was discontinued on 1 July 2025 and migrated to EasyPark.
How much does Yellowbrick cost?
The app is free. Consumers choose Basic (€0.49 per parking action, no subscription) or Unlimited (€3.99/month with no transaction fees). SMS reminders cost €0.35 extra; adding license plates is free.
How do I pay for parking?
You pay afterwards: all sessions and fees are bundled onto an invoice collected by direct debit or iDEAL. There is no prepaid wallet, but a €1 verification charge applies when linking a card.
Does Yellowbrick stop a session automatically when I drive away?
No. You must end the session manually, though free push notifications can remind you while it runs. Forgotten sessions are a common source of billing complaints.
Who owns Yellowbrick?
Yellowbrick bv is part of the Flowbird Group, which was acquired by EasyPark Group in 2024. The app continues to operate as a separate brand in the Netherlands and Belgium.
What happens if I get a parking fine while using Yellowbrick?
If a session was correctly started and matches the enforcement record, you can dispute the fine through the municipality using your Yellowbrick session history as proof; the app itself doesn't pay or contest fines for you.
Can I use Yellowbrick for a business or company car fleet?
Yes, Yellowbrick supports linking parking sessions to expense reports via exportable history, though it doesn't offer a dedicated multi-driver business/fleet management tier like some competitors.
Can I cancel the Unlimited monthly subscription anytime?
Yes, the €3.99/month Unlimited plan can be cancelled at any time from account settings and you revert to the €0.49 pay-per-use Basic plan without losing your account or history.
About the developer
Yellowbrick bv is a Dutch mobility-payments company, developed under Oneshoe, based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Since the late 2000s it has focused on digitizing on-street parking payments for Dutch and Belgian municipalities, letting drivers start and stop metered parking sessions from a smartphone instead of using coin-fed meters. The app integrates directly with municipal parking systems so enforcement officers can verify active sessions digitally, and it offers both pay-per-use and flat monthly subscription pricing aimed at everyday commuters and frequent city drivers.
Additional information
Developer
Yellowbrick bv
Founded
2009
Headquarters
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Ownership
Oneshoe
Category
Street parking payment
Price
Free
Coverage
Dutch and Belgian municipalities
Downloads
1M+
Languages
Dutch, English
Reviewed
2026-08-06
Where it works
Dutch and Belgian municipalities — including Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, Eindhoven, Groningen, Antwerp, Ghent.
Netherlands
Belgium
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