Comparison

Rainbow Radar vs Scout It Out

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

Head to head
About

Rainbow Radar

Discover LGBTQ+ owned businesses, events, and healthcare resources in your city. Connect with the queer community by finding safe spaces, making friends, or seeking romantic connections. Navigate to locations and save your favorites for easy access.

Highlights
  • Discover local queer-owned businesses
  • Find LGBTQ+ events and safe spaces
  • Browse healthcare resources
  • Save favorite businesses
  • Navigate with Apple Maps
  • Street View integration
Features
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DISCOVER We believe in the importance of creating long-lasting connections within the Queer community. We provide an extensive directory of events, LGBTQ+ bars, and healthcare options. Whether you're searching for a safe and exciting night out, information on upcoming events, or guidance on healthcare resources, we've got you covered FIND COMMUNITY We serve as a bridge for individuals seeking to connect with like-minded people, fostering friendships, relationships, and community bonds. Whether you're looking for friends, allies, or romantic connections, we're here to help you make those meaningful connections by featuring local events happening around you. FEATURES - Find out about events happening around you. - Browse LGBTQ+ Businesses, Gay bars, and other safe-spaces all in one place. - Easily save your favorites and filter on businesses that are relevant to you. - Navigate to places using Apple Maps and use Binoculars for Street View. Now available in 12 cities : - Boston - Los Angeles - New York City - San Francisco - Seattle - Toronto - Vancouver - Washington D.C. - Houston - Austin - Dallas - Philadelphia

About

Scout It Out

This app helps separated and co-parenting families manage schedules, communication, and important details in a centralized, private space. It aims to reduce conflict and keep children as the priority for all involved.

Highlights
  • Shared custody calendar
  • Private messaging
  • Important detail tracking
  • Family organization
  • Conflict reduction tools
Features
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Scout It Out helps separated and co-parenting families stay organized, reduce conflict, and keep kids at the center. Coordinate custody schedules on a shared calendar, message clearly and respectfully, track important details, and keep everyone on the same page — all in one calm, private place. Scout It Out offers an auto-renewing subscription with a choice of plans: • Scout It Out Premium (Monthly) — $9.99 per month • Scout It Out Premium (Yearly) — $79.99 per year Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.scoutitoutapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.scoutitoutapp.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Rainbow Radar4 screens
Scout It Out4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rainbow Radar at none against Scout It Out's 2. Scout It Out's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Scout It Out sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Rainbow Radar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Rainbow Radar against 5.0 for Scout It Out. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rainbow Radar ships an update every 2 months, Scout It Out every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rainbow Radar versus Scout It Out: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRainbow RadarScout It Out
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB18 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHrishikesh TelangGina Lauver

Customer experience

Rainbow Radar

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scout It Out

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rainbow Radar

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Scout It Out

Subscriptions2
  • Scout It Out Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Scout It Out Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Rainbow Radar free?
Rainbow Radar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scout It Out free?
Scout It Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rainbow Radar or Scout It Out?
Rainbow Radar and Scout It Out are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Rainbow Radar or Scout It Out have ads?
Neither Rainbow Radar nor Scout It Out shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rainbow Radar or Scout It Out?
Rainbow Radar ships an update every 2 months, and Scout It Out every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rainbow Radar was updated on October 16, 2026 and Scout It Out on October 10, 2026.

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