Scouting vs Hampton Roads Chess
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.
Hampton Roads Chess
Manage your account, register for classes, and clubs with this app. Receive important notifications about changes, openings, and upcoming events. Access all features conveniently from your smartphone.
- Account management
- Class and club registration
- Event notifications
- On-the-go access
- Important announcements
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Welcome to Hampton Roads Chess Association! The Hampton Roads Chess (HRCA) app allows you to manage your account with ease, register for classes, clubs, and more! You'll also receive important notifications about class changes, closings, registration openings, special announcements, and upcoming events. The HRCA app is an easy-to-use, on-the-go way to access everything HRCA has to offer right from your smartphone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hampton Roads Chess at 5.0 against Scouting's 2.0. Scouting's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (938 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Hampton Roads Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scouting has 938 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Scouting ships an update fortnightly, Hampton Roads Chess every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scouting | Hampton Roads Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (938 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 938 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boy Scouts of America | Hampton Roads Chess Association |
Customer experience
Scouting
Hampton Roads Chess
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
Hampton Roads Chess
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Scouting
No in-app purchases
Hampton Roads Chess
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Scouting free?
Is Hampton Roads Chess free?
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