Scouting vs FBCE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scouting
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.
- Track progress from Lion to Eagle Scout
- For parents and Scouts
- Requires my.scouting.org login
- Monitor scout's advancement
- Calendar and event 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.
FBCE
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Welcome to the First Baptist Church Elgin App! Keep up with messages, announcements, and so much more going on at FBCE right from your mobile device! With our new mobile app, you now have the ability to watch our livestream from your device, watch previous messages from Pastor Jason Huddleston and other speakers, and even give online without leaving the app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FBCE at 12.0 against Scouting's 16.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | Scouting | FBCE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (938 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 938 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Boy Scouts of America | First Baptist Church Elgin |
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
FBCE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Scouting
No in-app purchases
FBCE
No in-app purchases
