Comparison

Posh Virtual Receptionists vs Scout

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Posh Virtual Receptionists

This service provides a dedicated virtual receptionist to answer your business calls 24/7. They can transfer callers, take messages, schedule appointments, and handle outbound calls, all managed through a user-friendly app. Keep your personal number private and focus on your core business.

Highlights
  • 24/7 call answering
  • Call transfer and message taking
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Message logging and archiving
  • Bilingual support (English/Spanish)
  • Private texting and calling
  • Voicemail transcription
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OVERVIEW We answer your calls, so you can answer what calls you. Focus on the most important aspects of your business while your dedicated Posh Live Virtual Receptionist professionally answers your incoming phone calls, transfers callers you want to speak with, takes messages, schedules appointments, and more. It’s all controlled by you with the Posh app! Have us step in as much or as little as you like – we’re always waiting on the sidelines, at the ready 24/7/365. HOW IT WORKS Here is how Posh can handle your incoming phone calls: 1. We professionally answer the call. “Thanks for calling XYZ Company. How can I help you?” 2. We dial your phone. “Yes, we can help you with that. I’m happy to try to connect you with Mr. Smith. Can you please hold for a moment?” 3. If you want to take the call, we connect you and the caller. “Hi, Mr. Smith! A potential new client is calling. Her name is Lisa. Would you like to speak with her?” 4. If you’re not available, we can take a message or direct the caller to your voicemail. “Thanks for holding, Lisa. Mr. Smith is currently in a meeting. May I get your number so he can return your call?” 5. We send you a message with the caller’s info. “Lisa Robinson is interested in your service. Her number is…” FEATURES - 24/7 Availability: Have a Posh receptionist answer calls whenever you want, including after hours with custom call routing. - Call Handling: Set your status with the tap of a button to control when you would like calls transferred to you or when you prefer we take a message. - Message Management: Choose if you want to receive messages via text, email, or through the app where all messages are logged (includes filtering and archiving abilities). - Integrations: We can integrate with your software to provide appointment scheduling and lead intake service. - Bilingual: English and Spanish available. - Texting and Calling: Text or call any number from the Posh app to keep your personal cell number private. - Voicemail: Each Posh account includes voicemail that has transcription capabilities. - Task Assistant: Your Posh receptionist can make outbound calls for you to provide or gather additional info. - Security: All your data is protected – the Posh app requires a unique login and password to access messages and manage your account. GET STARTED Visit posh.com or call us at 866-GET-POSH to speak to a representative about our affordable service plans. Once your service is setup, download the Posh app, and have Posh answer your calls whenever you like!

About

Scout

Features
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A customer just sent you a security questionnaire. An investor asked if you have policies. You have no security team and no budget for a consultant. Scout gives you the first steps a security consultant would, for a flat monthly price. WHAT SCOUT DOES A prioritized roadmap. See where your security stands and get a ranked plan of what to fix first, tailored to your specific setup. Ask Scout. Ask any security or privacy question and get a plain-English answer, anytime. No jargon, no judgment. Ready-to-use policies. Generate security policy documents (access control, incident response, and more) as PDFs and editable docs you can hand to a customer or investor. A questionnaire helper. Scout explains what each vendor security question is really asking, so you understand what you are signing before you answer it. Monthly re-checks. Scout nudges you to keep your plan current as your company grows, plus an optional monthly call with a real advisor. WHO IT IS FOR Solo founders and small teams (1 to 10 people) with no security team and no security budget. The founder who closes the deal, ships the product, and just wants to stop worrying they are missing something obvious. WHAT SCOUT WILL NOT DO Scout never scans or connects to your systems or accounts. Guidance is grounded in a curated library of real security controls and only the details you choose to share. Scout offers general guidance and is honest about what it does not know. Scout does not provide certification. A note on cost. Security consultants are expensive, and most early teams cannot justify the rates yet. Scout is one flat monthly price for the roadmap, the answers, the documents, and the monthly advisor call. Start your roadmap today and stop guessing what to fix first. SUBSCRIPTION Scout Pro is an auto-renewing monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions on your device. Privacy Policy: https://sentriq-scout-backend.onrender.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://sentriq-scout-backend.onrender.com/terms

Screenshots

Posh Virtual Receptionists4 screens
Scout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Posh Virtual Receptionists at none against Scout's 1. Posh Virtual Receptionists also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scout sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $69.99 per month. Posh Virtual Receptionists asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Posh Virtual Receptionists versus Scout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPosh Virtual ReceptionistsScout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (181 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings181 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPOSH Virtual Receptionists LLCEric Garcia285123789

In-app purchases

None

Posh Virtual Receptionists

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Scout

Subscriptions1
  • Scout Pro$69.991 Month

Questions

Is Posh Virtual Receptionists free?
Posh Virtual Receptionists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scout free?
Scout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Posh Virtual Receptionists or Scout have ads?
Neither Posh Virtual Receptionists nor Scout shows ads.

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