# Scouting vs PetalAtlas

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scouting | PetalAtlas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (938 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scouting/id1218464473/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petalatlas/id6767259363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **938** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 114 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Boy Scouts of America](https://appshunter.io/developer/327240448) | [FlowDevs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872839618) |

## What reviewers say

### Scouting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scouting/id1218464473)

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.

**Highlights:** Track progress from Lion to Eagle Scout, For parents and Scouts, Requires my.scouting.org login, Monitor scout's advancement, Calendar and event tracking

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking progress
- 🚀 Solid app when it works
- 🌟 Good for monitoring scout's progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🔁 Endless update loop
- 🤯 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 📆 Calendar and event tracking problems

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petalatlas/id6767259363)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scouting free?

Scouting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PetalAtlas free?

PetalAtlas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scouting or PetalAtlas?

PetalAtlas is rated higher. Scouting averages 2.0 out of 5 from 938 ratings, while PetalAtlas averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Scouting or PetalAtlas have ads?

Neither Scouting nor PetalAtlas shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*