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Scavenger hunt app

Mobile app that automates scoring, challenge submission, and live leaderboards for group activities. Eliminates manual tracking for events with 10+ people.

What to look for

  1. 1Photo/video submission built in for proof of challenges
  2. 2Real-time leaderboard visible to all participants
  3. 3Free tier supporting your expected group size (typically 10–20 people)
  4. 4Works offline with sync-when-connected capability

Skip

  • Apps requiring paid accounts for basic group sizes under 20
  • Platforms without mobile-optimized interfaces (participants use phones, not laptops)

Used for: running scavenger hunts without manual scorekeeping · facilitating competitive group challenges · tracking submissions from dispersed teams · providing real-time engagement through live standings

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