Scouting vs EDC Vault
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.
EDC Vault
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EDC Vault is an app that stores all of the details about each item in your collection including photos! The app has a fully customizable interface that allows you to decide what items you want to record and the specs you actually want to track. Use it for pens, fidgets, pocket knives, baseball cards, coins, stamps, cars, flashlights, or literally anything else. Easily sort, filter, and browse your collection. View stats about your collection. Track your favorite makers as well. And the data you enter can be downloaded at any time to a .csv or .json file.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scouting at 16.4 against EDC Vault's 18.0. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Scouting | EDC Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (915 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 915 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boy Scouts of America | CURTIS SHANE DORNBURG |
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
EDC Vault
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Scouting
No in-app purchases
EDC Vault
No in-app purchases
