Scout vs Sabbath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scout
This app transforms family check-ins into AI-generated podcasts. Participants record their weekly stories, and the app automatically compiles them into an engaging audio experience for easy listening and connection, regardless of distance.
- Private family circles
- Voice or text responses
- AI-powered podcast creation
- Memory bank with AI tags
- Asynchronous recording
- Secure data storage
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Scout turns your family's weekly check-ins into beautiful AI-powered podcasts. No more trying to coordinate busy schedules for family calls—everyone records their story when it's convenient, and Scout weaves them together into an engaging podcast you can listen to anytime. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create or join a private family circle 2. Each week, everyone receives a prompt like "What made you smile this week?" 3. Record a voice response or type it out 4. When everyone responds, Scout's AI creates a podcast featuring all your stories 5. Listen together and stay connected, no matter the distance KEY FEATURES Private Family Circles Create secure circles for your family. Only people you invite can join and hear your stories. Voice or Text Responses Record your voice or type your answer—whatever works best for you in the moment. AI-Powered Podcasts Our AI host retells everyone's stories in a warm, engaging podcast format. It's like a family radio show, created automatically. Memory Bank Save special moments to your personal Memory Bank. AI-powered tags make it easy to find memories later. Asynchronous Connection No scheduling needed. Everyone responds on their own time, and the podcast appears when it's ready. PERFECT FOR • Families spread across different cities or time zones • Grandparents who want to stay connected with grandchildren • Busy families who struggle to find time for regular calls • Anyone who wants to preserve family stories for the future PRIVACY & SECURITY • Your stories are private to your circle • Data is encrypted and stored securely • You control who joins your circle • Full privacy policy available at get-scout.io/privacy Start your family's storytelling tradition today. Download Scout and create your first circle!
Sabbath
This app encourages users to disconnect from their phones one day a week, fostering a digital detox. It's designed for individuals and families to engage in offline activities together. The practice is inspired by an ancient tradition.
- Weekly digital detox
- App blocking for one day
- Family and friend participation
- Modern take on ancient practice
- Promotes offline activities
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A modern app for a ancient practice. Put your phone down one day a week. Do it with your family and friends. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sabbath-screentime.netlify.app/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scout at 5.0 against Sabbath's 4.4. Scout also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and device support (3 vs 1). Sabbath's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (26 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Scout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Sabbath sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sabbath has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Scout's written reviews are positive against 67% of Sabbath's.
Scout ships an update every 2 weeks, Sabbath every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scout | Sabbath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.4 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MCKAY KURTIS PRESTWICH | Dig Wells, Inc. |
Customer experience
Scout
Sabbath
In-app purchases
Scout
- Scout Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Scout Premium Annual$99.991 Year
Sabbath
- Sabbath Plus Monthly$6.991 Month
- Sabbath Plus Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
