GizmoHub vs Scouting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GizmoHub
Manage your child's wearable device, including location tracking and communication. Securely connect with trusted contacts and receive alerts for added peace of mind.
- Location monitoring and alerts
- Call, text, and video child's device
- Manage trusted contacts
- SOS button notification assignment
- Step tracking and exercise reminders
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The GizmoHub app lets you locate, call and stay in control of your child’s wearable device. Speak, exchange messages and invite trusted contacts to communicate with your child, all while managing their Gizmo Watch and keeping their information safe. GizmoHub lets you: - Monitor your child’s location and receive alerts while they’re out and about. - Call, text and video your child’s GizmoWatch easily. - Ensure that only trusted contacts call or text your child’s GizmoWatch. - Assign a contact to receive an instant notification if the SOS button is pressed. - Track your child’s steps and set up daily exercise reminders. Download the GizmoHub app and get a little peace of mind along with it. To get started: 1. Download the GizmoHub app on your smartphone. 2. Follow the instructions to create a GizmoHub account. 3. Pair your smartphone with the Gizmo Watch.
Scouting
This app helps parents and Scouts track their journey from Lion to Eagle Scout. It focuses on individual progress and requires a my.scouting.org login for parents or youth accounts.
- Track progress from Lion to Eagle Scout
- Parent and youth account support
- Individual experience tracking
- Requires my.scouting.org login
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For parents and Scouts to track the Scouting Experience from Lion to Eagle Scout This app is for parents and scouts only, it is not for adult leaders to track scouts. A http://my.scouting.org/ log in is required and your account must either be connected to a Scout as a parent or be a youth account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GizmoHub at 66% against Scouting's 13%. GizmoHub also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (15K vs 930). Scouting's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GizmoHub holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GizmoHub has 15K ratings behind it against 930, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of GizmoHub's written reviews are positive against 13% of Scouting's.
GizmoHub ships an update every 6 weeks, Scouting fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GizmoHub | Scouting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (15K ratings) — better | 2.0 (930 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews — better | 12.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 930 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Verizon Wireless | Boy Scouts of America |
Customer experience
GizmoHub
Scouting
User reviews
GizmoHub
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate GPS tracking
- 👍 Convenient communication features
- 🔒 Restricted contact list for safety
- 💡 Helpful location alerts and notifications
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent GPS updates and location accuracy
- 🔋 Battery life issues and charging problems
- 🔒 Limited texting capabilities
- 👎 Buggy app with frequent crashes and sign-outs
Scouting
From 930 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful for tracking progress
- 🚀 Solid app when it works
- 🌟 Good for monitoring scout's progress
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🔁 Endless update loop
- 🤯 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 📆 Calendar and event tracking problems
Bugs and requests
GizmoHub
Reported bugs
4 issues- Watch randomly dialing contacts
- Issues with pairing watch to app
- Inconsistent text message delivery
- Incorrect battery life reporting
Requested features
5 requests- Expand texting capabilities to include more contacts
- Improve GPS accuracy and real-time location updates
- Add an Apple Watch companion app
- Introduce customizable notification sounds and vibration patterns
- Implement a timer or stopwatch function
Scouting
Reported bugs
5 issues- Incorrect rank and requirement completion tracking
- Unable to submit advancement requirements
- Inability to remove guardians
- Outdated merit badge listings
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
Requested features
5 requests- PDF version of scout handbook
- Integration with device calendar
- Ability to add photos and comments
- Better notifications and alerts
- Improved tracking for merit badges and advancements
In-app purchases
GizmoHub
No in-app purchases
Scouting
No in-app purchases
