Scouting vs GFP_ Mobile Checkout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scouting
This app helps parents and Scouts monitor progress through the Scouting program, from Lion to Eagle Scout. It requires a my.scouting.org login and is designed for youth accounts or parent accounts connected to a Scout.
- Track progress from Lion to Eagle Scout
- Parent and Scout focused
- Requires my.scouting.org login
- Monitor advancement
- Experience tracking
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For parents and Scouts to track the Scouting Experience from Lion to Eagle Scout This app is for parents and scouts only, it is not for adult leaders to track scouts. A http://my.scouting.org/ log in is required and your account must either be connected to a Scout as a parent or be a youth account.
GFP_ Mobile Checkout
This app allows users to conveniently check out items from the Grand Forks Public Library using their smartphone. It provides a self-checkout experience directly from your mobile device.
- Smartphone self-checkout
- Library item checkout
- Mobile convenience
- Grand Forks Public Library integration
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Check out your favorite items at the Grand Forks Public Library using your smart phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GFP_ Mobile Checkout at 5.0 against Scouting's 2.0. Scouting's advantage is ratings volume (942 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GFP_ Mobile Checkout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scouting has 942 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Scouting ships an update every 2 weeks, GFP_ Mobile Checkout fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scouting | GFP_ Mobile Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (942 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 942 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 356 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Boy Scouts of America | Meescan Inc. |
Customer experience
Scouting
GFP_ Mobile Checkout
Bugs and requests
Scouting
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
GFP_ Mobile Checkout
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Scouting
No in-app purchases
GFP_ Mobile Checkout
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Scouting free?
Is GFP_ Mobile Checkout free?
Which has better reviews, Scouting or GFP_ Mobile Checkout?
Do Scouting or GFP_ Mobile Checkout have ads?
Which is updated more often, Scouting or GFP_ Mobile Checkout?
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