Scouting vs Abide Faith
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
Abide Faith
A peaceful Christian community app designed to foster spiritual growth through shared scripture, prayer, and meaningful studies. Connect with your church, family, or friends to walk together in faith.
- Join faith-based groups
- Follow shared Bible studies
- Share prayer requests
- Participate in faith discussions
- Receive group announcements
- Invite others to groups
Read full descriptionHide full description
Abide is a calm Christian community built to help you walk with God together. Grow in Scripture, share prayer, participate in meaningful studies, and stay connected with the people who are part of your faith journey. With Abide, you can: • Join Groups and grow alongside your church, family, friends, or community • Follow shared Bible Studies and engage with Scripture together • Share prayer requests and respond with encouragement • Participate in discussions centered on faith and Scripture • Share praise and celebrate what God is doing • Receive announcements and updates from your Groups • Stay connected through in-app and optional push notifications • Invite others to your Groups with simple sharing Abide is designed to feel peaceful and focused. There are no ads, no subscriptions, and no distractions built around engagement for engagement’s sake. Whether you're studying Scripture with a small group, praying alongside friends, or simply looking for a place to stay connected in faith, Abide gives your community a simple place to walk together. Walk with God together.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Abide Faith at 5.0 against Scouting's 2.0. Scouting's advantage is ratings volume (936 vs 1). 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.
Abide Faith holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scouting has 936 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Scouting | Abide Faith |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (936 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 936 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Boy Scouts of America | GREEN DIGITAL SOLUTIONS LLC |
Customer experience
Scouting
Abide Faith
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
Abide Faith
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Scouting
No in-app purchases
Abide Faith
No in-app purchases
