# SolarScout vs OpenScout

The clearest difference is rating: SolarScout at 5.0 against OpenScout's 4.8. SolarScout also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). OpenScout's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SolarScout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SolarScout | OpenScout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solarscout/id6762175806/reviews)** | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openscout/id6801915606/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DABAO ZHANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879343656) | [ROBOSTEM FOUNDATION INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873612725) |

## What reviewers say

### SolarScout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solarscout/id6762175806)

This app provides advanced analytics and real-time insights for VEX Robotics competitions. It features a unique ranking system, match prediction, and alliance optimization to give teams a competitive edge. Stay updated with live match information and smart notifications.

**Highlights:** Advanced Solarize Ranking System, Match Prediction Engine, Alliance Optimization, Quickview Match Access, Live Activities & Dynamic Island Integration, Smart Notifications System, Event & Team Insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenScout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openscout/id6801915606)

Follow VEX Robotics tournaments, track teams, and scout competitors. Features include live event updates, match notes, picklists, and practice tools. Sync data across devices with optional account sign-in.

**Highlights:** Follow VEX Robotics teams and events, Real-time rankings and match results, Scout teams and build picklists, Sync notes and picklists across devices, Tournament mode for quick event access, World Skills rankings, Practice field and timer tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SolarScout free?

SolarScout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OpenScout free?

OpenScout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SolarScout or OpenScout?

SolarScout is rated higher. SolarScout averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OpenScout averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do SolarScout or OpenScout have ads?

Neither SolarScout nor OpenScout shows ads.

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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.*