Comparison

Scout for Compass vs JGID Forms & Reports

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Scout for Compass

Field data collection tool

Any Form or Report you need

Free

💼 Business

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About

Scout for Compass

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Collect. Validate. Communicate. The Scout for Compass app has been developed by Performance Systems Development for on-site data collection for building energy efficiency programs. Scout for Compass is for authorized Compass Platform users only. Compass is a building energy efficiency program management platform. Scout Key Features: - Login and access Projects assigned to you - Sync, download, and save data between Scout and Compass - Enter the on-site visit with existing Project data in hand - Collect data and files / photos that are required by the program - Validate all required data and files / photos are collected before you leave the site - View a report with the building contact to communicate and sell work - When internet connectivity isn't available, use Offline mode to collect data and files / photos - Projects leverage easily configurable templates that support a range of program types

About

JGID Forms & Reports

Features

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JGID App - All your forms & reports in one easy to use a mobile application Convert any word processing/spreadsheet or Pdf form into an easy to use app interface. - Toolbox Talk - Hazard Report - Incident Report - Defects Report with Photos & Annotations - Inspection Reports & Certificates - Confined Spaces Access Permits - And any other form you can possibly think of...

Screenshots

Scout for Compass4 screens

JGID Forms & Reports3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JGID Forms & Reports at every 5 weeks against Scout for Compass's every 5 months. Scout for Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scout for Compass ships an update every 5 months, JGID Forms & Reports every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Scout for Compass versus JGID Forms & Reports: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Scout for Compass	JGID Forms & Reports
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 5 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	16.1
Further details — not scored
Size	33 MB	40 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	PSD Consulting	JGID BMS Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Scout for Compass

No in-app purchases

None

JGID Forms & Reports

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scout for Compass free?

Scout for Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is JGID Forms & Reports free?

JGID Forms & Reports is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Scout for Compass or JGID Forms & Reports have ads?

Neither Scout for Compass nor JGID Forms & Reports shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Scout for Compass or JGID Forms & Reports?

Scout for Compass ships an update every 5 months, and JGID Forms & Reports every 5 weeks. Most recently, Scout for Compass was updated on November 7, 2026 and JGID Forms & Reports on November 7, 2026.