Scouting Events vs 2026 NPM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scouting Events
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Scout Events is the official app for national events hosted by the Boy Scouts of America. For each event, users will have access to schedules and agendas, facility maps, meeting and activity descriptions, exhibitor details, and more! The Scouting Events app will help attendees stay informed, navigate smoothly, discover useful tips, and help make sure everyone gets the most out of their event experience.
2026 NPM
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The National Planning Meeting is held each year in January. Section chiefs, National Order of the Arrow Committee members, and key support staff gather to review the previous year and plan the year’s National Program of Emphasis.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 2026 NPM at none against Scouting Events's shown. 2026 NPM also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Scouting Events ships an update every 6 months, 2026 NPM every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scouting Events | 2026 NPM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boy Scouts of America | ORDER OF ARROW BOYSCOUTS OF AMERICA |
In-app purchases
Scouting Events
No in-app purchases
2026 NPM
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Scouting Events free?
Is 2026 NPM free?
Do Scouting Events or 2026 NPM have ads?
Which is updated more often, Scouting Events or 2026 NPM?
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