Scouting vs GardenBook
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.
GardenBook
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GardenBook is a garden planning toolkit for home growers. Set up your spaces, plan your crops, design your layouts, and track your budget — all on your phone, all offline. One purchase, no subscription. Use GardenBook to: Create gardens and growing spaces Assign crops to each space Review planting windows Design space layouts Compare estimated budget and actual spend Export plans and budget summaries in multiple formats iOS calendar, reminders, and alerts integration GardenBook is designed to keep seasonal planning practical, visual, and portable across iPhone and iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Scouting at Free against GardenBook's $4.99. On update cadence, 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
Scouting is free to download; GardenBook costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scouting ships an update fortnightly, GardenBook every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scouting | GardenBook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 2.0 (934 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 934 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boy Scouts of America | Garrett Schumacher |
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
GardenBook
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Scouting
No in-app purchases
GardenBook
No in-app purchases
