FTC Scouting vs FTRunner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FTC Scouting
Log and review match data directly on your mobile device. Analyze team averages and gain insights from recorded matches. This tool is designed to assist in strategic decision-making.
- Log match data on phone
- Review matches
- Analyze team averages
- Direct mobile logging
- Data review functionality
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The FTC Scouting application allows you to log match data directly on your phone and review matches and team averages. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with FIRST and should not be exclusively used for decision making.
FTRunner
This app provides comprehensive statistics and live tracking for FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) events and teams. Access team rankings, match history, OPR, and real-time event updates directly on your lock screen. It's designed for easy use at events with offline capabilities and a dark interface.
- Team stats, rankings, and match history
- Live event tracking with Lock Screen updates
- Real-time scores and rankings
- Offline access with cached data
- Dark interface for event readability
- Search for teams and events
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Stay on top of every FTC match with FTRunner - the ultimate companion app for FIRST Tech Challenge teams, mentors, and fans. TEAM STATS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS • Browse any FTC team's stats, rankings, and match history • Track OPR, win rates, and performance trends • Set your home team for quick access to what matters most LIVE EVENT TRACKING • Follow events in real-time with Live Activities on your Lock Screen • See match schedules, scores, and rankings as they happen • Know exactly when your team plays next - never miss a match COMPREHENSIVE EVENT DATA • Browse events by region and season • View full match schedules with alliance breakdowns • Check rankings and elimination brackets • See which teams are competing at any event BUILT FOR THE PIT • Works offline with cached data • Clean, dark interface that's easy to read at events • Quick search to find any team or event instantly POWERED BY OFFICIAL DATA • Real-time data from the official FIRST API • Additional stats and insights from FTC Scout Whether you're scouting opponents, tracking your team's progress, or just following the action from home, FTRunner keeps you connected to everything FTC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FTC Scouting at none against FTRunner's 1. FTC Scouting also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). FTRunner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. FTRunner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FTC Scouting asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FTC Scouting against 5.0 for FTRunner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTC Scouting has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FTC Scouting ships an update fortnightly, FTRunner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FTC Scouting | FTRunner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gentry Apps, LLC | MATTHEW GOLDBERG |
Customer experience
FTC Scouting
FTRunner
In-app purchases
FTC Scouting
No in-app purchases
FTRunner
- FTRunner Supporter$4.99
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