# Scouting vs Edge Dance & Performing Arts

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Edge Dance & Performing Arts at 100% against Scouting's 12%. Edge Dance & Performing Arts also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0). Scouting's advantage is ratings volume (934 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Edge Dance & Performing Arts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scouting has 934 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Scouting's written reviews are positive against 100% of Edge Dance & Performing Arts's.

Scouting ships an update fortnightly, Edge Dance & Performing Arts monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scouting | Edge Dance & Performing Arts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (934 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scouting/id1218464473/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge-dance-and-performing-arts/id1258018097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **934** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 114 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boy Scouts of America](https://appshunter.io/developer/327240448) | [Mobile Inventor Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/495582696) |

## What reviewers say

### Scouting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scouting/id1218464473)

This app helps parents and Scouts track their journey from Lion to Eagle Scout. It focuses on individual progress and requires a my.scouting.org login for parents or youth accounts.

**Highlights:** Track progress from Lion to Eagle Scout, Parent and youth account support, Individual experience tracking, Requires my.scouting.org login

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking progress
- 🚀 Solid app when it works
- 🌟 Good for monitoring scout's progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🔁 Endless update loop
- 🤯 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 📆 Calendar and event tracking problems

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect rank and requirement completion tracking
- Unable to submit advancement requirements
- Inability to remove guardians
- Outdated merit badge listings
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- PDF version of scout handbook
- Integration with device calendar
- Ability to add photos and comments
- Better notifications and alerts
- Improved tracking for merit badges and advancements


### Edge Dance & Performing Arts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge-dance-and-performing-arts/id1258018097)

Manage your dance and performing arts studio experience. Register for classes and events, view schedules, and receive important studio updates through push notifications. Stay informed about all studio activities and announcements.

**Highlights:** Class and event registration, Live class schedules, Waiting list management, Studio event announcements, Push notifications for updates, Bill payment

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scouting free?

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

### Is Edge Dance & Performing Arts free?

Edge Dance & Performing Arts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scouting or Edge Dance & Performing Arts?

Edge Dance & Performing Arts is rated higher. Scouting averages 2.0 out of 5 from 934 ratings, while Edge Dance & Performing Arts averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Scouting or Edge Dance & Performing Arts have ads?

Neither Scouting nor Edge Dance & Performing Arts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scouting or Edge Dance & Performing Arts?

Scouting ships an update fortnightly, and Edge Dance & Performing Arts monthly. Most recently, Scouting was updated on October 24, 2026 and Edge Dance & Performing Arts on October 13, 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.*