Thalamus vs MGoPark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thalamus
This app offers a real-time system for scheduling interviews and coordinating travel for medical residency and fellowship applicants. It streamlines communication and allows applicants to self-schedule, manage confirmations, cancellations, and waitlists, giving them control over their interview dates.
- Real-time interview scheduling
- Travel coordination
- Self-scheduling for applicants
- Automated confirmations and cancellations
- Waitlist management
- Streamlined communication
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Thalamus is developed through a collaboration of trainees, administrators, coordinators, directors and GME leadership to provide comprehensive online interview scheduling and travel coordination via a real-time scheduling system – online and mobile. Thalamus streamlines communication and interview scheduling for medical residency and fellowship applicants by facilitating self-scheduling, thereby eliminating unnecessary phone calls and emails. The software manages all confirmations, cancellations, rescheduling, and wait lists, so that applicants can instantaneously confirm interview dates and take full control of their schedules. Now featured nationally at 125+ institutions and used by >75% of applicants, Thalamus is the most comprehensive and preferred interview management solution in GME.
MGoPark
Navigate parking at the University of Michigan with real-time availability updates, interactive maps, and proactive notifications for permit renewals and campus announcements. Find parking based on permit type, get directions, and access resources like EV charging and parking programs.
- Real-time parking availability
- Interactive campus map
- Proactive notification alerts
- Turn-by-turn directions
- Save favorite locations
- Permit renewal reminders
- Resource section for parking programs
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MGoPark is the essential tool for navigating parking at the University of Michigan. Our app offers real-time updates on availability across campus lots, an interactive map, and now, proactive notifications to keep you informed. Stay ahead with alerts for permit renewals, parking availability, and important campus announcements. Missed a notification? Review everything in your personal Notification Inbox. Use the app to get turn-by-turn directions, save favorite locations, and access our comprehensive Resources section where you can purchase permits, find EV charging, and learn about parking programs. Permit Holders: Track parking space availability, save your favorites for easy reference, and add daily parks to your account when you need them. Commuters: Use the map view to find parking based on permit type, get directions to different areas on campus, and plan your route. Campus Visitors: Use the resources view to learn about the parking system, find free parking locations, accessible parking programs, and electric vehicle charging. MGoPark is the must-have tool to make your campus commute go smoothly. The intuitive interface and essential parking insights save you time and let you focus on what really matters at U-M. Whether you're rushing to a lecture, heading to a meeting, or enjoying campus events, MGoPark is your reliable partner in the search for convenient parking. Download MGoPark now and experience the best way to navigate U-M parking!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Thalamus at 3.8 against MGoPark's 3.1. Thalamus also leads on ratings volume (492 vs 12). MGoPark's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 6%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Thalamus holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thalamus has 492 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 6% of Thalamus's written reviews are positive against 25% of MGoPark's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Thalamus ships an update every 3 months, MGoPark monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thalamus | MGoPark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (492 ratings) — better | 3.1 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 6.0% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 492 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 245 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SJ MedConnect, Inc. | The University of Michigan |
Customer experience
Thalamus
MGoPark
Bugs and requests
Thalamus
Reported bugs
4 issues- App won't load or open
- Frequent logout issues
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
- Unreliable notification system
Requested features
4 requests- Allow access via mobile browser
- Improve login persistence
- Add more calendar and scheduling features
- Provide better visibility into interview details
MGoPark
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Thalamus
No in-app purchases
MGoPark
No in-app purchases
