Jyv vs PitScout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jyv
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Jyv is a platform for creating and managing events where users can actively collaborate by completing tasks, chat and send live updates via auto-generated group messages and sharing photos across devices to be enjoyed after the event.
PitScout
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PitScout helps you discover great barbecue, keep track of the places you’ve visited, and share your BBQ journey. Whether you’re hunting legendary brisket, tracking your favorite local spots, or exploring BBQ while traveling, PitScout is built for people who take barbecue seriously. What you can do with PitScout: • Find great BBQ near you with community-enhanced place information • Check in and rate your plate — brisket, ribs, sides, and more • Track your BBQ visits and build your personal BBQ history • Earn patches for places you visit, streaks, and milestones • Add photos to remember your best meals • Follow friends and see where they’ve been eating PitScout focuses on the experience — real places, real food, and real BBQ culture. Whether you’re a backyard smoker or a road-trip pit hopper, PitScout is your companion for finding and remembering great barbecue.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PitScout at every 10 days against Jyv's every 2 months. Jyv's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Jyv ships an update every 2 months, PitScout every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jyv | PitScout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jyv LLC | Ironwood Software LLC |
In-app purchases
Jyv
No in-app purchases
PitScout
No in-app purchases
