Comparison

AFV Recognition vs SCOTS

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

Head to head
About

AFV Recognition

Identify armoured fighting vehicles with this comprehensive mobile guide. Featuring detailed information, comparison tools, and quizzes, it's designed for military personnel and enthusiasts. Access a vast database of vehicles, including Russian/Soviet types, with regular updates.

Highlights
  • Armoured vehicle identification
  • Detailed vehicle cards
  • Comparison guides
  • AFV knowledge quiz
  • Offline functionality
  • Monthly vehicle packs
  • Search and favorites
Features
Currently charting
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The ultimate Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) recognition guide, now available on your mobile devices. This application is the end product of years of studying military equipment and how to best identify it, with input from serving military and veterans alike. AFV Recognition, or Equipment ID, as it is known in some NATO countries, is the art of identifying what vehicle you see on the battlefield. This information not only allows you to stay safer/employ the right effects, but also informs your command of the formation that is in front of you. This vital information, if accurate, not only wins battles - but wins wars. + Reconnaissance Vehicles (RECCE/RECON) + Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) + Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) + Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) + Anti-tank vehicles + Artillery + Surface to Air Missiles (SAMs) + Command, Intelligence & Electronic Warfare (CIEW) + Engineer (ENG) + Rotary Wing (RW) + Easy to navigate (search functions, favorites and categories) + Works offline (first time opening must have a data connection). + Over 200 armoured vehicles in current database. + Predominantly Russian/Soviet vehicles. + Detailed AFV "cards" displaying vehicle images, descriptions, weapon systems, types of protection, recognising features and countries in service. + Comparison guides to see vehicles side by side. + Quiz to test your AFV knowledge - not for the faint of heart. + New vehicle packs being released each month (Ukraine Pack - June 2022 / Germany Pack - July 2022 / USA Pack - August 2022 / UK Pack - September 2022) + Ongoing project. + Brain child of @afv_recognition - the master of AFV guides. The AFV Recognition app will revolutionise the study & education of this vast subject. A must have for any serving military, aspiring military, military training establishments and all armoured vehicle enthusiasts.

About

SCOTS

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The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS) The SCOTS App is a digital platform that showcases The Royal Regiment of Scotland and connects the SCOTS community. Enabling all SCOTS to have a digital gateway to connect, engage, support and be supported by a safe and trusted community. Thinking about joining, currently serving, or left some time ago, the SCOTS App has been designed with you in mind. Connect Find and connect with serving and veteran SCOTS Join Discover and join groups of fellow SCOTS Events Find out whatʼs going on and attend SCOTS events Support Information and advice for serving soldiers, veterans, and their families Give it a try. Download today.

Screenshots

AFV Recognition4 screens
SCOTS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SCOTS at Free against AFV Recognition's $5.99. SCOTS also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). AFV Recognition's advantage is chart position (#168 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases 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

SCOTS is free to download; AFV Recognition costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AFV Recognition ships an update every 4 months, SCOTS every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
AFV Recognition versus SCOTS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAFV RecognitionSCOTS
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#168 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWatch and Shoot Developments LTDErbo Edinburgh

In-app purchases

None

AFV Recognition

No in-app purchases

None

SCOTS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AFV Recognition free?
AFV Recognition costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SCOTS free?
SCOTS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AFV Recognition or SCOTS have ads?
Neither AFV Recognition nor SCOTS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AFV Recognition or SCOTS?
AFV Recognition ships an update every 4 months, and SCOTS every 5 weeks. Most recently, AFV Recognition was updated on October 27, 2026 and SCOTS on October 27, 2026.

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