# Ember vs Scouter

The clearest difference is rating: Scouter at 5.0 against Ember's 3.3. Ember's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scouter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ember asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scouter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ember has 7.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ember | Scouter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-temperature-control/id1147470931/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scouter-discover-nearby/id6795992386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ember Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063861447) | [Bindu Jain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504704725) |

## What reviewers say

### Ember

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-temperature-control/id1147470931)

This app allows you to precisely control the temperature of your hot beverages using a smart mug. Customize presets, receive notifications when your drink reaches the perfect temperature, and explore recipes. Personalize your mug settings for an enhanced drinking experience.

**Highlights:** Precise temperature control, Save temperature presets, Beverage recipes and blogs, Customizable notifications, Manage multiple mugs, Personalize mug settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Keeps drink at perfect temperature
- 🍵 Great for tea and coffee drinkers
- 🎨 Customizable LED light colors
- 🔋 Decent battery life when used properly
- 🤖 Apple Watch app integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Requires frequent charging and docking
- 🔒 Forced account creation and login
- 🔄 Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent issues
- 🤔 Confusing app UI and controls

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently logs users out
- Mug disconnects from app randomly
- Firmware update process often fails
- App doesn't always detect liquid in mug
- Presets and settings get lost after updates

**Requested features**

- Battery level indicator on main screen
- Improved Apple Watch app functionality
- Wireless charging option
- Ability to lock temperature settings
- Automatic temperature adjustment based on volume


### Scouter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scouter-discover-nearby/id6795992386)

See real video from local businesses before you visit. Discover what places are truly like, ranked by distance and relevance, not by ads or ratings. Save favorites and get directions easily.

**Highlights:** Video feed of local businesses, Discover by distance or interest, Check business open/closed status, One-tap directions, Save and organize favorites, Map-based search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scouter+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Scouter Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ember free?

Ember is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scouter free?

Scouter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ember or Scouter?

Scouter is rated higher. Ember averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Scouter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ember or Scouter have ads?

Neither Ember nor Scouter shows ads.

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