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This app lets you collect digital patches by physically visiting real-world locations like national parks and cities. It uses your phone's GPS to verify your presence and offers navigation assistance to find new places. You can also scan old photos to retroactively earn patches.
✓GPS-verified location-based patch collection
✓Discover national parks, states, cities, and more
✓Nested boundaries for collecting multiple patches at once
✓Navigation assistance to nearby uncollected patches
✓Retroactive patch earning via GPS-tagged photos
✓Detailed place information and user photo boards
✓Global leaderboards and achievements
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What's New in Scout
1.1.117
November 4, 2026
Faster patches and photos: art and place photos you've already seen now show up straight away, and a patch's photo shows a soft preview while it loads. Also fixed: - No more black flash on Home's City Challenge photo - The welcome tour shows its first patch right away - The camera roll scan's gold lens is no longer cut off
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FAQ
How does Scout verify I've visited a location?
Scout uses your phone's GPS to determine if you are within the real-world boundaries of a location. When you cross the line, the patch unlocks automatically without needing a manual check-in.
Can I collect patches for places I've already visited?
Yes, Scout allows you to scan your camera roll for GPS-tagged photos. It can match these photos to places and let you earn the corresponding patches, preserving the original photo dates.
Does Scout have ads?
Yes, Scout contains advertisements. As a free-to-download app, ads are part of the experience.
What kind of places can I collect patches for with Scout?
You can collect patches for over 2,000 places, including all 63 National Parks, 50 States, 64 cities, Civil War battlefields, Route 66 segments, National Forests, State Parks, and many more attractions.
Is Scout free to use?
Scout is free to download and free to collect patches. There is no subscription required to use its core features.
How does Scout help me plan my trips?
Scout offers trip planning features like 'plan my day' or 'collect what's nearby'. It can line up stops, remind you when to leave, and send routes directly to your preferred maps app.
What devices does Scout support?
Scout is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 13.0 or later.
How often is Scout updated?
The latest version of Scout is 1.1.117, which was last updated on November 4, 2026. Updates are released to add new places and improve functionality.
