Scout FDC vs Scout for Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scout FDC
This platform streamlines field data collection for the oil and gas industry, empowering operators and engineers to reduce costs and improve production. It offers real-time data validation, offline capabilities, and an intuitive interface to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Streamlined field data capture
- Real-time data validation
- Offline connectivity
- Automated field calculations
- Intuitive user interface
- Error detection with color-coded feedback
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Scout is a web and mobile field data collection platform designed to simplify and streamline the capture of key metrics for the oil and gas industry. With Scout - operators, technicians, and engineers are empowered with the tools and information needed to both reduce cost, save hours each day, and improve production operations. Benefits: -Enables field operators and pumpers to quickly input field and ticket data, automate field calculations, and validate in real-time. -Respond faster to field issues & make better business decisions. -Scout works in any environment; even areas with little/no access to Wireless / Internet connectivity. -Utilize database within the iPad to ensure no data loss. -Easy and intuitive user interface. -Color coded actions, validations, and historical data provide feedback and catch mistakes.
Scout for Compass
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Collect. Validate. Communicate. The Scout for Compass app has been developed by Performance Systems Development for on-site data collection for building energy efficiency programs. Scout for Compass is for authorized Compass Platform users only. Compass is a building energy efficiency program management platform. Scout Key Features: - Login and access Projects assigned to you - Sync, download, and save data between Scout and Compass - Enter the on-site visit with existing Project data in hand - Collect data and files / photos that are required by the program - Validate all required data and files / photos are collected before you leave the site - View a report with the building contact to communicate and sell work - When internet connectivity isn't available, use Offline mode to collect data and files / photos - Projects leverage easily configurable templates that support a range of program types
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scout FDC at every 3 weeks against Scout for Compass's every 5 months. Scout for Compass's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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.
Scout FDC ships an update every 3 weeks, Scout for Compass every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scout FDC | Scout for Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ScoutGroup, LLC | PSD Consulting |
In-app purchases
Scout FDC
No in-app purchases
Scout for Compass
No in-app purchases
Questions
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