Scouting is the household name in scoutbook, but it's far from the only option. We track 246+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
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.
Access training resources, track course completions, and download certificates. Communicate with organization members, manage your profile, and stay updated on announcements and events. Includes tools for commissioners.
What We Love
📱 Mobile access to training and courses
👍 Fingerprint/biometric sign-in capability
🔍 Easy roster lookup and member search
📧 Ability to email selected members
✅ Training progress tracking and completion status
🎯 Improved interface compared to previous version
💾 Session persistence and progress saving
📋 Commissioner contact entry functionality
Room to Improve
🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
❌ Missing critical roster information (parent contacts, emails, expiration dates)
Scouting tops our scoutbook apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 2.0-star average from 915 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Are there free scoutbook apps for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top scoutbook apps we rank are free to download, including Scouting and MyScouting.
Does Scouting have ads or in-app purchases?
Scouting has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
How many scoutbook apps are on the App Store?
We track 246+ scoutbook apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
What does this app do?
This application allows parents and youth members to track their progress through the Scouting experience, from the Lion rank all the way up to Eagle Scout. It is designed for individual tracking of achievements and milestones.
Who is this app for?
The app is specifically designed for parents and youth Scouts. It is not intended for adult leaders to track multiple scouts. Users must have a my.scouting.org account that is linked as a parent to a Scout or be a youth account themselves.
