Comparison

ScoutIn vs PTS Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ScoutIn

Capture and organize field observations, including pest severity and trap data. Features photo capability with auto geo-tagging and generates field report summaries with personal notes.

Highlights
  • Record pest severity and distribution
  • Track full trap attributes
  • Photo capability with geo-tagging
  • Generate field report summaries
  • Organize notes automatically
Features
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Record and organize notes automatically on your field observations and pest trap measurements: • Pest severity levels and distribution by block/geo-location • Full trap attributes: stats, activity status and pull dates • Photo capability with auto geo-tagging • Field report summary including personal notes

About

PTS Mobile

This app helps users quickly and accurately find replacement hose assemblies and components. It connects users to local distributors using a unique tracking system for efficient service.

Highlights
  • Component tracking
  • Replacement hose assembly lookup
  • Connects to local distributors
  • Accurate component identification
  • Fast service
Features
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PTS Mobile from Parker Hannifin is the fastest, easiest and most accurate way of securing a replacement hose assembly or related component. The Parker Tracking System is an innovative component tagging and tracking solution provided by Parker and our business partners worldwide. Each PTS ID number is unique and can be found on millions of hose assemblies on thousands of machines and equipment around the world. The PTS Mobile app connects you to a local authorized distributor who will use the PTS record details to provide you with a fast, easy and accurate replacement.

Screenshots

ScoutIn3 screens
PTS Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ScoutIn at 10.0 against PTS Mobile's 15.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for ScoutIn against 4.6 for PTS Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScoutIn ships an update every 3 weeks, PTS Mobile monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ScoutIn versus PTS Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScoutInPTS Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings89 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFieldInParker Hannifin Corporation

Customer experience

ScoutIn

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

PTS Mobile

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

ScoutIn

No in-app purchases

None

PTS Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScoutIn free?
ScoutIn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PTS Mobile free?
PTS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ScoutIn or PTS Mobile?
PTS Mobile is rated higher. ScoutIn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while PTS Mobile averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do ScoutIn or PTS Mobile have ads?
Neither ScoutIn nor PTS Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScoutIn or PTS Mobile?
ScoutIn ships an update every 3 weeks, and PTS Mobile monthly. Most recently, ScoutIn was updated on November 2, 2026 and PTS Mobile on November 2, 2026.

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