Comparison

NJMS Nav vs ScarletParking

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NJMS Nav

Features
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Provides internal wayfinding navigation for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School's (NJMS) Medical Science Building (MSB) B level educational and event space.

About

ScarletParking

Navigate Rutgers campus parking with ease. This app provides real-time lot information, an interactive map, and smart filters to help students find available parking based on their permit type and schedule.

Highlights
  • Live lot availability by permit type
  • Interactive campus parking map
  • Smart filters for parking based on schedule
  • Detailed lot restrictions and hours
  • Dark mode UI for comfortable use
Features
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ScarletParking is the ultimate parking companion for Rutgers students with university-issued parking permits. Whether you're heading to class, a meeting, or an event, ScarletParking helps you navigate campus parking with confidence. -- Features -- • Live Lot Info: Know where and when you can park based on your permit type • Interactive Map: See available lots around campus and filter by time or permit • Smart Filters: Instantly find parking that fits your schedule • Lot Details: Tap a lot to view restrictions, availability hours, and notes • Dark Mode UI: Designed for comfort and ease, day or night -- Why ScarletParking? -- No more circling the lots or second-guessing signs. ScarletParking removes the hassle and gives you real-time guidance, designed just for Rutgers' system. -- Built by Rutgers students, for Rutgers students -- Our team knows the parking struggle — that’s why we created a solution that works. Clean, fast, and student-focused.

Screenshots

NJMS Nav4 screens
ScarletParking3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ScarletParking at none against NJMS Nav's shown. ScarletParking also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 17 months). NJMS Nav's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NJMS Nav ships an update every 17 months, ScarletParking every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NJMS Nav versus ScarletParking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNJMS NavScarletParking
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRutgers, The State University of New JerseyKrishanth Babu

In-app purchases

None

NJMS Nav

No in-app purchases

None

ScarletParking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NJMS Nav free?
NJMS Nav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScarletParking free?
ScarletParking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NJMS Nav or ScarletParking have ads?
NJMS Nav shows ads; ScarletParking does not.
Which is updated more often, NJMS Nav or ScarletParking?
NJMS Nav ships an update every 17 months, and ScarletParking every 3 days. Most recently, NJMS Nav was updated on November 10, 2026 and ScarletParking on October 30, 2026.

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