Scouting vs PetalAtlas
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.
PetalAtlas
This app helps gardeners determine the optimal feeding schedule for their plants. It tracks plant stages, growing mediums, and feeding history, providing practical guidance without requiring an account or cloud sync.
- Track plant stages and growing mediums
- Log feed history and photos
- View feed recommendations
- Schedule custom reminders
- Track supplies and inventory
- Export local backups and reports
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PetalAtlas helps you answer the most important garden question faster: what should I feed today? Track each plant’s stage, growing medium, feed history, photos, reminders, and supplies in one local-first app. PetalAtlas uses deterministic recipe tables and your saved plant data to show practical feed guidance without requiring an account, cloud sync, or guesswork. Features: - Track plants, grow spaces, feed logs, photos, and harvest notes - View feed recommendations by plant stage and growing medium - Log water volume, nutrients, EC, PPM, pH, and notes - Schedule local feed, clone-care, milestone, and weekly photo reminders - Track supplies and inventory by location - Export backups and local reports when you choose PetalAtlas is built for growers who want fewer steps, clearer feed answers, and better confidence from one care session to the next. PetalAtlas stores tracker data on your device. It does not require a FlowDevs or PetalAtlas account, and it does not upload your plant records to PetalAtlas servers. PetalAtlas is an informational garden tracking tool. Always check product labels, local rules, crop requirements, and safety practices before mixing or applying nutrients.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PetalAtlas at 100% against Scouting's 12%. PetalAtlas also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0). Scouting's advantage is ratings volume (938 vs 2). 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.
PetalAtlas 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Scouting's written reviews are positive against 100% of PetalAtlas's.
| Parameter | Scouting | PetalAtlas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (938 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 938 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Boy Scouts of America | FlowDevs, LLC |
Customer experience
Scouting
PetalAtlas
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
PetalAtlas
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Scouting
No in-app purchases
PetalAtlas
No in-app purchases









