# Scout vs Sabbath

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scout | Sabbath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-stories/id6759179997/reviews)** | [4.4 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sabbath-screen-time/id6761978095/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MCKAY KURTIS PRESTWICH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874162175) | [Dig Wells, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498971378) |

## What reviewers say

### Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-stories/id6759179997)

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.

**Highlights:** Private family circles, Voice or text responses, AI-powered podcast creation, Memory bank with AI tags, Asynchronous recording, Secure data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scout Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Scout Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |


### Sabbath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sabbath-screen-time/id6761978095)

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.

**Highlights:** Weekly digital detox, App blocking for one day, Family and friend participation, Modern take on ancient practice, Promotes offline activities

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sabbath Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Sabbath Plus Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scout free?

Scout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sabbath free?

Sabbath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scout or Sabbath?

Scout is rated higher. Scout averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sabbath averages 4.4 from 26 ratings.

### Do Scout or Sabbath have ads?

Neither Scout nor Sabbath shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scout or Sabbath?

Scout ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sabbath every 5 days. Most recently, Scout was updated on September 17, 2026 and Sabbath on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*