PayByPhone
PayByPhone is made and published by PayByPhone Technologies Inc . AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with PayByPhone Technologies Inc . The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to PayByPhone Technologies Inc . and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularLoved by usersTop 10- Total installs
- 22 million
- Best rank
- #1
- Top Free, France
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.84
- 264,236 ratings
- Last updated
- October 8, 2026
PayByPhone is popular, with 22 million installs. Users love it: 4.8 stars from 264,236 ratings. Its best ranking is #1 in Top Free, Auto & Vehicles in France.
Pros & Cons
- Global AUTO leader with top regional rankings in FR, CH and GB
- Large, international footprint (10 languages; ~1,300 locations across multiple regions)
- Comprehensive feature set: remote sessions, Today View widget, Maps search, expiry notifications, receipts, and multi-method payments
- Massive and active user base with ongoing updates and improvements
- Competitors may emphasize vehicle-, city-, or time-specific messaging not highlighted in PayByPhone's data (e.g., terms like car, city, time, start, end)
- Some competitors highlight messaging around 'free' or 'mobile' benefits not explicitly emphasized in the available data
- While PayByPhone supports SMS or push alerts, competitors sometimes foreground different notification strategies; messaging clarity could be further aligned with market expectations
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 240 thousand
- Per day
- 7.8 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 10+ million
- Launched
- July 2011
Installs over time
PayByPhone has been installed 22 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 7.8 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #1
- Chart
- Top Free
- Auto & Vehicles
- Country
- France
Google Play Rankings for PayByPhone
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | Auto & Vehicles | Top Free |
| 1 | United Kingdom | Auto & Vehicles | Top Free |
| 3 | Canada | Auto & Vehicles | Top Free |
| 4 | Germany | Auto & Vehicles | Top Free |
| 7 | United States | Auto & Vehicles | Top Free |
| 120 | United Kingdom | Overall | Top Free |
| 15 | Austria | Auto & Vehicles | Top Free |
| 15 | Belgium | Auto & Vehicles | Top Free |
| 15 | Switzerland | Auto & Vehicles | Top Free |
| 17 | Netherlands | Auto & Vehicles | Top Free |
Ranking history in United Kingdom
Competitors
Similar apps and more from PayByPhone Technologies Inc .Alternatives to PayByPhone
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 26.11.0
- Launched
- July 2011
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
Comments on PayByPhone for Android
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 78
- App size
- 68.6 MB
- Needs Android
- 9.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by PayByPhone
About the app and developer
About PayByPhone
PayByPhone is an auto & vehicles app developed by PayByPhone Technologies Inc .
Install Statistics
PayByPhone has been installed 22 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 240 thousand times. It is ranked #1 in auto & vehicles.
User Ratings
PayByPhone is rated 4.84 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 260 thousand ratings.
App Information
PayByPhone is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 68.63 MB. The latest version available is 26.11.0. The last update was on October 8, 2026.
Technical Requirements
PayByPhone requires Android 9.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since July 2011.
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Frequently asked questions about PayByPhone
Is PayByPhone free?
Yes. PayByPhone is free on Google Play.
Is PayByPhone still available?
Yes. PayByPhone is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 8, 2026.
Does PayByPhone contain ads?
Yes. Google Play lists PayByPhone as containing ads.
What Android version does PayByPhone require?
PayByPhone runs on Android 9.0 and higher.
How large is PayByPhone?
PayByPhone is 68.63 MB.
Is PayByPhone suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of PayByPhone as suitable for everyone.
How many times has PayByPhone been installed?
Google Play lists 10,000,000+ installs for PayByPhone.
How do people rate PayByPhone?
PayByPhone scores 4.84 out of 5 stars, from 264,236 ratings on Google Play.
Who made PayByPhone?
PayByPhone was developed by PayByPhone Technologies Inc . It is listed in the auto & vehicles category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to PayByPhone?
People looking at PayByPhone also look at these auto & vehicles apps: MetroParking, Blinkay - Smart Parking app, TPARK, Parking.sg, Telpark: Parking App.
Store listing
By PayByPhone Technologies Inc ., from Google Play“PayByPhone: A quick and easy way to pay for parking.”
Description by PayByPhone Technologies Inc . Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
We simplify journeys for millions with smart, intuitive technology and user-focused features. Available in 10 languages, our app is used across more than 1,300 locations -including cities and private operators - in the UK, North America, France, Germany, and Switzerland.
With the PayByPhone app, we help parking to be quick, seamless, and secure. Just enter or scan the location code, choose your duration, and pay using your preferred payment method - all from your phone. It’s all designed to simplify your journey, so you can focus on what matters most.
Key features:
Start and extend parking sessions remotely
See active sessions at a glance with the Today View widget
Use Maps or Nearby to find available parking
Get SMS or push notifications before your session expires
Review your parking history and past sessions
Pin your parking location to easily find your vehicle
Receive emailed receipts for expense tracking
Pay with credit/debit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or PayPal (where available)
Recent changes:
This update focuses on improving stability and performance.
* Resolved multiple reported issues
* Fixed crashes affecting some users
* General optimizations and refinements
As always, we're working to make the app better with every update.