ScarletParking vs Parking Base
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Parking Base
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Skip the chaos. Park with confidence. Parking Base helps you find and reserve parking wherever you’re headed — from downtown hotspots and arenas to airports and office buildings. No more circling the block, guessing rates, or hoping for an open spot. Whether you’re planning ahead or parking last-minute, we’ve got you covered. • Live availability – See open spots in real time • Transparent pricing – No surprises • Reserve in advance – Your space, ready when you arrive • Pay in-app – Secure, contactless checkout • Easy navigation – Get directions right to your spot • Park history – Keep track of your bookings anytime Whether it’s work, a show, a weekend trip, or just another Tuesday, Parking Base makes every drive smoother. Simple. Reliable. Always one step ahead.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ScarletParking at every 3 days against Parking Base's every 13 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ScarletParking ships an update every 3 days, Parking Base every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScarletParking | Parking Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Krishanth Babu | Parking Base |
In-app purchases
ScarletParking
No in-app purchases
Parking Base
No in-app purchases







