Sign Buddy
Scan Signs. Park Smarter.
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Sign Buddy takes the confusion out of street parking. Point your camera at any parking sign and instantly know if you can park and for how long!
No more squinting at signs, second-guessing restrictions, or coming back to a ticket. Sign Buddy reads the sign for you and gives you a clear answer in seconds.
HOW IT WORKS
Tap Scan a Sign, point your camera at the parking signs on the pole, and Sign Buddy analyzes every restriction against the current day and time. You get a simple verdict: CAN PARK, CANNOT PARK, or CAUTION - with a plain-language explanation of why.
FEATURES
- Instant sign scanning using AI - works on any parking sign, anywhere
- Real-time verdict based on current day and time
- Set a parking timer so you never overstay your limit
- Save your parking spot so you can find your car later
- Scan history so you can review past results
- My Permits - save your parking permits so Sign Buddy factors them into your verdict
- Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Chinese
SIGN BUDDY PREMIUM
Upgrade to Premium for unlimited scans, extended scan history, and unlimited saved spots.
- Unlimited scans per week
- 30-scan history
- Unlimited saved spots
- Ad free
IMPORTANT
Sign Buddy is a guide only. Always read the posted sign before parking. Parking regulations change frequently and AI interpretation may not be perfect. Sign Buddy is not responsible for parking citations or towing charges.
By using Sign Buddy, you agree to Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ratings & Reviews
New: live parking map overlay. Streets are now color-coded right on the map (red for no parking, orange for street sweeping, purple for permit zones, yellow for time-limited/metered spots, and green when it's open). Tap any street for the full restriction schedule.
New: Plan Ahead. Pick a future day and time to see what parking will look like then, not just right now. Great for checking "can I park here Tuesday at 8pm?" before you leave.
New: color legend on the map explaining what each color means, with quick access to Plan Ahead.
Search now offers a one-tap way to plan your arrival time near the address you searched.
The "Show parking overlay" setting is now live and actually toggles the map overlay on/off.
Premium dropped to $1.99/month.
Various map polish and bug fixes.
The developer, Josef OBrien, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Josef OBrien
- Size
- 74.6 MB
- Category
- Navigation
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Sign Buddy Premium $1.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 John 15:13 Studios