Scouting Device vs RetroCrush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scouting Device
This entertainment app simulates scanning power levels with flash and sound effects. Aim at a subject and press the button to initiate a scan, with speed varying based on calculations. Gain an advantage with this unique tool.
- Flash functionality
- Sound effects
- Three colorways
- Simulated power level scanning
- Adjustable scan speed
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Scouting device comes with flash functionality, sound effects and three colorways. To use, simply aim at a subject and press the big orange button to begin scanning power levels. Scanning my be fast or slow depending on Scouting Device's calculations. Use Scouting Device now to gain an advantage!
RetroCrush
Stream a curated selection of classic anime, including exclusive English releases. Revisit beloved series and uncover hidden gems for all anime enthusiasts.
- Stream classic anime
- Exclusive English releases
- Discover forgotten anime
- Curated selection
- For all anime lovers
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Watch classic anime that matters, including exclusive first-time English releases. Revisit your favorite shows and discover forgotten gems. There is something for all anime lovers. Our full Terms & Conditions can be found here: https://www.retrocrush.tv/terms-of-use Our full Privacy Policy can be found here: https://www.retrocrush.tv/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RetroCrush at 4.7 against Scouting Device's 3.7. RetroCrush also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 6). Scouting Device's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. RetroCrush sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scouting Device asks for nothing beyond the download.
RetroCrush holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RetroCrush has 4.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Scouting Device | RetroCrush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) | 4.7 (4.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 4.4K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jan Crisologo | Cinedigm |
Customer experience
Scouting Device
RetroCrush
Bugs and requests
Scouting Device
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
RetroCrush
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and invalid account errors
- No data found errors in search
- Inconsistent video playback and freezing
- Disappearing content and watch history loss after updates
Requested features
4 requests- Add more recent retro anime titles
- Implement a proper watch list/favorites feature
- Allow casting to TV and landscape mode playback
- Improve search and filtering options
In-app purchases
Scouting Device
No in-app purchases
RetroCrush
- RetroCrush+ 365 with Trial7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- RetroCrush+ Year w/ Trial7 Days trial$49.991 Year
Questions
Is Scouting Device free?
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