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SpotHero vs ParkMobile

An honest comparison based on real user reviews. Both are popular Parking apps — but which one do users complain about less?

SpotHero

Main Weakness

Charges oversized vehicle fees despite knowing vehicle type, then garages still refuse entry

"I made a reservation through the app for $75 and I put my cars make and model because the app said that if you want to avoid extra fees, put your make and model. So they charged me with another $45."
"got to the garage and was told that they did not accept pickups. SpaceHero knew our type of car and size when we made a reservation"

ParkMobile

Main Weakness

Payment processing failures result in parking tickets, but app provides no proof of payment attempt to contest tickets

"My wife and I have now spent $200+ in parking tickets depite of properly paying for parking in n the correct zone with this app"
"This app works about 80% of the time. The DOWNSIDE is that the other 20% of the time your payment doesn't process and you don't real"

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