Scouting vs USAWC Library Meescan
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 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.
- Track progress from Lion to Eagle Scout
- Parent and youth account support
- Individual experience tracking
- Requires my.scouting.org login
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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.
USAWC Library Meescan
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USAWC Library Meescan is the easiest way to checkout items in your library. No need to carry your library card around or stand in line at the circulation desk. Simply scan your books with your phone or tablet.
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Verdict
Scouting and USAWC Library Meescan are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Scouting ships an update fortnightly, USAWC Library Meescan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scouting | USAWC Library Meescan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (936 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 936 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 358 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Boy Scouts of America | Meescan Inc. |
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
USAWC Library Meescan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Scouting
No in-app purchases
USAWC Library Meescan
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Scouting free?
Is USAWC Library Meescan free?
Do Scouting or USAWC Library Meescan have ads?
Which is updated more often, Scouting or USAWC Library Meescan?
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