# Scout: My Vicinity

> Travel companion that alerts you to nearby favorite businesses. (iPhone/iPad app by STEVEN WAYNE KAGEY.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-my-vicinity/id6759753086 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [STEVEN WAYNE KAGEY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880482029)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-18
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-my-vicinity/id6759753086/reviews.md

## What is Scout?

Ever driven right past a Buc-ee's without knowing it was there? Or wished you knew there was a Saltgrass Steakhouse just off the highway?

Scout is the travel companion that watches for your favorite businesses while you drive — so you never unknowingly pass one again.

Simply save the businesses you love, set your home base, and hit the road. Scout runs quietly in the background and alerts you the moment one of your favorites is nearby. No searching. No checking your phone. Just a notification that says "Buc-ee's is 2 miles ahead."

HOW IT WORKS

1.Set your Home of Record — the city or neighborhood you call home
2.Save your favorite business chains — restaurants, stores, gas stations, anything
3.Drive or Travel anywhere — Scout monitors your location in the background
4.Get notified when a favorite is within range while you travel

YOUR FAVORITES, YOUR WAY
Browse curated categories of popular travel chains or search for any business by name. See how far the nearest location is from wherever you are right now. 

TRIP PLANNING
Before you leave, use Scout's Trip Planner to see every one of your favorites along your driving route. Flying somewhere? Use Flying In mode to discover your favorites near your destination city before you even land.

PRIVACY FIRST
Your favorites and home location never leave your device — they sync privately through your own iCloud account. Scout uses only anonymous data to power community features. No accounts required. No data sold. Ever.

SCOUT PREMIUM
Free users can save up to 5 favorites. Upgrade once to Scout Premium for unlimited favorites — no subscription, ever.

## Key features

- Favorite business alerts
- Background location monitoring
- Trip planner
- Flying In mode
- Privacy-focused data handling
- Unlimited favorites with Premium

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scout Premium | $2.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Scout

### What is Scout's primary function?

Scout is a travel companion designed to alert you when your saved favorite businesses are nearby while you are driving. It operates in the background, notifying you without requiring active searching on your phone.

### How does Scout handle user privacy?

Scout prioritizes privacy by keeping your saved favorites and home location on your device, syncing privately via iCloud. It uses only anonymous data for community features and does not require accounts or sell user data.

### What are the limitations of the free version of Scout?

The free version of Scout allows users to save up to 5 favorite businesses. For unlimited favorites, users can upgrade to Scout Premium.

### Is Scout Premium a subscription service?

No, Scout Premium is a one-time upgrade, not a recurring subscription. This provides unlimited favorites permanently after a single purchase.

### Can Scout help with trip planning?

Yes, Scout includes a Trip Planner feature that allows you to see all your saved favorite businesses along your planned driving route before you depart.

### Does Scout have an 'offline' mode for its alerts?

The description does not specify an offline mode for alerts. However, it mentions background location monitoring, which typically requires a data connection for real-time updates and notifications.

### What devices is Scout available on?

The provided data does not specify device compatibility beyond general mobile application availability. It mentions iCloud syncing, suggesting compatibility with Apple devices.

### How often is Scout updated?

Scout was last updated on March 19, 2026, with version 1.0. Further update frequency is not detailed in the provided information.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-03-19

No release notes.

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