Comparison

Scouting vs Packed for the Pines

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Track progress from Lion to Eagle Scout
  • Parent and youth account support
  • Individual experience tracking
  • Requires my.scouting.org login
Features
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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.

About

Packed for the Pines

Features
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Camping trips rarely fail because of one big mistake. They fail because of several small ones. CampReady is a trip planning and readiness app that helps campers spot missing gear, food gaps, and overlooked risks before they leave. Forgotten gear. Not enough food. Weather that was never checked. Add kids or a dog, and it gets harder to keep track of everything. CampReady works like a smart camping checklist and pack list, adjusting for trip length, group size, gear, and food to highlight what might be missing or underestimated. Instead of relying on memory, you get a clear picture of whether you are actually ready to go — before the trip starts. With CampReady, you can: • Plan trips based on real trip size and complexity • Catch missing or incomplete gear • Make sure food quantities match who is coming • Review risks before they turn into stress • Go into trips feeling prepared, not rushed CampReady is built for real trips, not highlight reels. Plan less in your head. Miss fewer things. Have better trips. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scouting4 screens
Packed for the Pines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scouting at none against Packed for the Pines's 3. Scouting also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Packed for the Pines sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Scouting asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scouting ships an update fortnightly, Packed for the Pines every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scouting versus Packed for the Pines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScoutingPacked for the Pines
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (930 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings930 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoy Scouts of AmericaKristopher Foote

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

Packed for the Pines

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Scouting

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Packed for the Pines

Subscriptions2
  • CampReady Premium$3.991 Month
  • CampReady Premium$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Packed for the Pines Premium$8.99

Questions

Is Scouting free?
Scouting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Packed for the Pines free?
Packed for the Pines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scouting or Packed for the Pines have ads?
Neither Scouting nor Packed for the Pines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scouting or Packed for the Pines?
Scouting ships an update fortnightly, and Packed for the Pines every 4 months. Most recently, Scouting was updated on October 21, 2026 and Packed for the Pines on October 15, 2026.

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