# Scouting vs Asbury Hills

The clearest difference is rating: Asbury Hills at 4.0 against Scouting's 2.0. Asbury Hills also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). Scouting's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Asbury Hills holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scouting has 942 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scouting ships an update every 2 weeks, Asbury Hills every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scouting | Asbury Hills |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (942 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scouting/id1218464473/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asbury-hills/id1620148738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **942** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 114 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boy Scouts of America](https://appshunter.io/developer/327240448) | [South Carolina Camp & Retreat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620148740) |

## What reviewers say

### Scouting

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

This app allows parents and Scouts to track progress through the Scouting program, from Lion to Eagle Scout. It requires a my.scouting.org login and is intended for youth accounts or parent accounts connected to a Scout.

**Highlights:** Track progress from Lion to Eagle Scout, For parents and Scouts, Requires my.scouting.org login, Monitor scout's advancement, Calendar and event tracking

**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


### Asbury Hills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asbury-hills/id1620148738)

Stay connected with your camper's summer camp experience. Send emails, view photos, and receive instant updates about camp activities and your child's progress. This app ensures families are informed year-round about everything happening at the camp.

**Highlights:** Email campers, View camp photos, Photo upload notifications, Updates feed, Instant notifications, Year-round camp information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scouting free?

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

### Is Asbury Hills free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scouting or Asbury Hills?

Asbury Hills is rated higher. Scouting averages 2.0 out of 5 from 942 ratings, while Asbury Hills averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Scouting or Asbury Hills have ads?

Asbury Hills shows ads; Scouting does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scouting or Asbury Hills?

Scouting ships an update every 2 weeks, and Asbury Hills every 11 months. Most recently, Scouting was updated on November 11, 2026 and Asbury Hills on November 3, 2026.

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