# MyScouting vs Parenting TRICK

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parenting TRICK at 100% against MyScouting's 17%. Parenting TRICK also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3). MyScouting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parenting TRICK sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. MyScouting asks for nothing beyond the download.

Parenting TRICK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyScouting has 121 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of MyScouting's written reviews are positive against 100% of Parenting TRICK's.

MyScouting ships an update weekly, Parenting TRICK every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyScouting | Parenting TRICK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscouting/id1186037730/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parenting-trick/id6472183489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boy Scouts of America](https://appshunter.io/developer/327240448) | [Agentwire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716727385) |

## What reviewers say

### MyScouting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscouting/id1186037730)

Access training resources, track course completions, and download certificates. Communicate with organization members, manage your profile, and stay updated on announcements and events. Includes tools for commissioners.

**Highlights:** Access training resources, Track training completions, Download training certificates, Communicate with members, Manage profile, Manage announcements and calendar, Commissioner Tools

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 Mobile access to training and courses
- 👍 Fingerprint/biometric sign-in capability
- 🔍 Easy roster lookup and member search
- 📧 Ability to email selected members
- ✅ Training progress tracking and completion status

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ❌ Missing critical roster information (parent contacts, emails, expiration dates)
- 🔐 Login authentication failures (Gmail, password issues)
- 📱 Poor mobile responsiveness and non-mobile-friendly design
- ⚠️ Inconsistent functionality between app and website

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Wallet ID card save function not working
- Gmail login authentication failing repeatedly
- Password not recognized despite correct credentials
- Blank white screen on login
- Application manager showing blank page

**Requested features**

- Parent contact information display in app
- Member expiration date visibility
- Membership renewal management through app
- Commissioner tools parity with website
- Youth member visibility in rosters


### Parenting TRICK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parenting-trick/id6472183489)

This app offers guidance and resources for parents based on the TRICK method: Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness. Get personalized advice, learn strategies, and find daily activities to help raise successful children.

**Highlights:** Personalized advice from Esther Wojcicki, Learn the TRICK method, Daily activities and scripts, Parenting challenges addressed, Goal-oriented personal paths

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parenting TRICK US | $6.99 | per month |
| US | $65.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyScouting free?

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

### Is Parenting TRICK free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyScouting or Parenting TRICK?

Parenting TRICK is rated higher. MyScouting averages 2.3 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Parenting TRICK averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do MyScouting or Parenting TRICK have ads?

Parenting TRICK shows ads; MyScouting does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyScouting or Parenting TRICK?

MyScouting ships an update weekly, and Parenting TRICK every 2 weeks. Most recently, MyScouting was updated on November 2, 2026 and Parenting TRICK on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*