PayStay

🇺🇸 United States
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App Rating
4.2
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Votes
694.13K
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App Age
9y 9m
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Last Update
Nov 08, 2025

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Category Top Average
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Installs
779K
16.5M
-95%
Rating
4.1
4.28
-4%
Number of Ratings (Voted)
240.6K
14.4M
-98%
App Age
9y 8m
8y 2m
+18%
In-app Purchases Price
$0
$48
Update Frequency
36d
228d
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Title Length
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25
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73
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617
3 074
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Number of Screenshots
704
1420
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Has Video?
No
0% has videos
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0MB
0MB

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PayStay
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PayStay - A parking payment solution with real-time parking availability.
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The PayStay App provides a simple method to pay for your parking via your smart phone. Where data is available PayStay has the added benefit of being able to show parking locations with real-time availability. After registration you can use the PayStay mobile app like an advanced parking meter in your hand. It couldn't be easier. Say goodbye to coins, paying more than you have to and the stress of rushing around to top up your meter. All fees are deducted from the credit card that is linked to your PayStay Account. Registration is quick and easy. So sign up to PayStay for hassle-free parking payments.}
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Rating
4.2
694 127 voters

Some Latest Reviews

Nicholas Bassett
13 Nov, 2025
1
After you've adjusted your preferred time, it automatically shifts back to the maximum "by glitching" just as you press submit. Over and over. Deceitful experience
Frank Aloe
12 Nov, 2025
1
One of the worse parking apps out there. Clunky interface, I have to re-login with my email and password every single time I use the app, even if I'm using it for a second time in a day. Also the way that they force you to hold an amount in credit feels like it's just a dodgy cash grab on their part - especially when other parking apps don't require this. Because of all this its probably no faster than just going to the physical meter station to pay, and you'll probably feel less annoyed too.
Jonathan Edwards
08 Nov, 2025
1
Doesn't let you log in to your existing account. The only available option is to create a new one.
Pedram
05 Nov, 2025
1
I sincerely hope this predatory app gets deleted from existence. Why do you require a minimum "balance" to pay for parking. Why can't you just pay? Also the sign up process is completely ridiculous with absurd password complexity requirements and tons of information required I shouldn't be giving you to pay for parking. Why can't you just pay for parking? Shame on any council that uses this.
Dan O'Leary
05 Nov, 2025
1
Negative customer experience and unethical business practices. This app charges sms reminder fees by default that users must opt out of to not receive, they charge you 34c every time you park to tell you when your parking will be ending.... Who do you think parked the car! Of course I know when time will be expiring. II know for a fact the 34c per text message, per user, and per park, will be a substantial revenue generation stream for the business, and wholesale sms services cost 0.0031 c.
Michael Johnstone
04 Nov, 2025
1
app requires maintaining positive balance of funds to use it. You can withdraw it by closing your account, but some councils don't have any other option but to use this app.
Samantha Coutts
31 Oct, 2025
1
Can't update card details through the app. Tried to create a new account on the website and got error messages. Doesn't send notification when parking is due to expire / has already expired.
Cinnamon Brauman
30 Oct, 2025
5
Easy app to use and eliminates having to use coins.
Siroos Khadem
28 Oct, 2025
1
One of the worst online parking payment systems. They force you to set up an auto top-up system, which I’m not sure is even legal. And they charge extra for a reminder? That’s ridiculous. I don’t understand why the City of Port Phillip is working with them. Under no circumstances would I give my payment details to such a company. There are many easy to use apps why go with one? The top-up system is OK when it is optional not mandatory.

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Additional Information
Rating:
4.21
Voted: 694.13K
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Categories: Maps & Navigation
Size: -
Installs: 775.11K
App Age: 9 years 9 months
Release Date: Mar 30, 2016
Last Update: Nov 08, 2025
Version: 5.6.0
Version history
5.6.0
Nov 08, 2025
- Added selecting your vehicle type with different icons for better identification<br>- Improved information displayed for clearway zones<br>- Updated cost breakdown display for improved clarity<br>- Minor fixes and UI enhancements
5.4.0
Apr 07, 2025
New option when starting parking to allow you to be asked to select your vehicle each time<br>Increased clarity when adding new vehicles if your rego is not standard<br>Added swipe to refresh for current sessions and history<br>Minor fixes and UI enhancements
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