techSampler vs Scout Troop Management
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
techSampler
Explore dozens of free, standalone apps with complete source code for electronics, science, math, and graphics. This companion app to a popular book provides executable projects and programming tools for iPhone and iPad.
- Free standalone apps with source code
- Electronics and sensor projects
- Data collection and analysis
- Interactive graphics and programming
- Companion to O'Reilly book
- Built-in help and debugger
- STEM education tools
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Dozens of FREE Stand-Alone Apps with Complete Source Code for accessing Sensors, Electronics, Science, Math and Graphics from the iPhone and iPad, and is also the Companion App for the new O’Reilly Book “Building iPhone & iPad Electronics Projects.” VIDEO – BUILDING IPHONE & IPAD ELECTRONICS PROJECTS See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn_VqZMfoMY VIDEO -- CLASSROOM LEARNING See http://www.byteworks.us/Byte_Works/Classroom.html QUICK START GUIDES FOR THE IPHONE AND IPAD See http://www.byteworks.us/Byte_Works/Documentation.html SAMPLE APPS techBASIC Sampler Includes Apps Written in techBASIC for ◆ Electronics projects ◆ Data collection ◆ Creating interactive graphics ◆ Cool programming controls ◆ Connecting to the latest sensor technology ◆ Using Bluetooth low energy and Arduino O’REILLY BOOK -- BUILDING IPHONE & IPAD ELECTRONICS PROJECTS Real World Arduino, Sensor and Bluetooth LE Apps with techBASIC. techBASIC Sampler is the companion app to this new book and includes ◆ Executable versions of each project ◆ Complete source code Check out the Early Release of the Ebook at http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920029281.do PROGRAMMING Use techBASIC Sampler to ◆ View the complete source code for every example ◆ Check out the built-in help system ◆ Run the step-and-trace debugger ◆ Explore the powerful, and easy to use world of programming with techBASIC IN-APP PURCHASE An in-app purchase unlocks the editing capabilities, giving you the full version of techBASIC so you can customize these programs or write your own. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH {STEM) SCIENCE CLASS Engage Students in Scientific Inquiry as they ◆ Understand physics from real data, like zero G on a swing ◆ Collect data from the built-in sensors on the iPhone & iPad ◆ Study the earth’s magnetic field ◆ See the Stars rotate around the sun Check out these apps for science class lesson ideas: • Accelerometer, Magnetometer and Gyroscope • E-M Field • G-Force • Metal Detector • Stars MATH CLASS Bring Math Class to Life as Students ◆ Quickly plot functions to understand coordinate systems ◆ Interact with equations using swipe and pinch gestures ◆ Watch a torus degenerate into a sphere ◆ Use numeric integration for calculus ◆ Fit curves to data with polynomial and linear regression ◆ Solve simultaneous equations with matrix math like LU decomposition ◆ Use techBASIC as the power-user’s graphing calculator (see our tutorial blog) Check Out These Apps for Math Class Lesson Ideas: • Sin_x and Ball • Torus Geometry • Integration • Regression PROGRAMMING CLASS ◆ Engage students with beautiful interactive graph using just a few lines of code ◆ Clear error messages and step-and-trace debugger make programming easy ◆ Write a program to collect data from the accelerometer in one class period ◆ Learn problem solving skills ◆ Write powerful programs to control and interact with the world around them ◆ BASIC programming language is easy to learn and widely used ◆ Built-in help system answers questions right in the app ELECTRONICS & SENSORS The techBASIC website has numerous tutorials you can modify ◆ Turn an iPhone into a magnetometer ◆ Build Bluetooth low energy based circuits ◆ Turn an iPhone into a Plant Moisture Meter using HiJack ◆ Hack a Remote Control car with an Arduino and Bluetooth LE ◆ Connect to Bluetooth low energy devices from the iPhone and iPad ◆ Collect Data from a model rocket iPhone flight using the TI SensorTag ◆ Access data real-time from the built-in accelerometer, magnetometer and gyroscope sensors FREE DOCUMENTATION QUICK START GUIDES FOR THE IPHONE AND IPAD See http://www.byteworks.us/Byte_Works/Documentation.html ◆ Learn how to quickly access the main features of techBASIC ◆ Get information on the examples included with techBASIC Sampler REFERENCE MANUAL FOR techBASIC ◆ Over 300 pages of documentation ◆ Dozens of sample programs and images
Scout Troop Management
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Our app is intended to assist Scout Troops in managing their activities, such as troop meetings, attendance tracking, and monitoring the progress of Scouts/Guides. The app is open to a broad audience within the scouting community and is not restricted to any specific company or organization. It serves Scouts, Guides, Cubs, Rovers, trainers, Scoutmasters, and other individuals involved in Scouting, including students and teachers. Key Features: The app is designed with specific features that are crucial for managing scouting activities efficiently: Troop Meetings Management: Troop leaders and Scoutmasters can easily organize, schedule, and manage troop meetings. The app provides a way to notify Scouts/Guides about upcoming meetings, share meeting agendas, and track participation. Attendance Tracking: A key feature of the app is its ability to mark and track attendance. Whether it's for a troop meeting, a camp, or any scouting event, leaders can mark the presence of scouts/guides and keep a log of who attended each event. Progress Monitoring: The app helps track the progress of each individual Scout or Guide as they work through various badges, ranks, or achievements. Leaders can review each scout's progress, note accomplishments, and ensure they are advancing according to the scouting program. Multi-Level Support: The app is structured to support different levels within the Scouting movement. From Cubs to Rovers, the app accommodates scouts of various age groups and stages, making it versatile and applicable to the full spectrum of scouting participants. More information about App:- - Our app is not limited to users of a single company. It is designed for anyone involved in the Scouting movement, including members from various scout groups, clubs, or educational institutions. It is open to all those who are actively participating in scouting activities. - Our app is not restricted to a specific group of companies. Any Scout Troop or organization involved in Scouting, regardless of the company or institution they are associated with, can use the app. The app is open to the broader Scouting community and is not limited to any particular organization. - The app's key features, such as attendance tracking and troop meeting management, are designed specifically for those actively participating in Scouting. While it is not intended for casual public use, it is available to all members of the Scouting community without any company restrictions. - Users can obtain an account by completing a registration process through a questionnaire link provided by us. This process ensures that only individuals involved in the Scouting movement can access the app. - There is no paid content in the app, and users do not pay for registration or any features. The app is completely free to use, and there are no subscription fees or in-app purchases required to access any functionality.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scout Troop Management at none against techSampler's 1. Scout Troop Management also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). techSampler's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. techSampler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scout Troop Management asks for nothing beyond the download.
techSampler ships an update every 4 months, Scout Troop Management weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | techSampler | Scout Troop Management |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Byte Works, Inc. | Qutbuddin Jhaveri |
In-app purchases
techSampler
- Add Editing$14.99
Scout Troop Management
No in-app purchases
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