# Simplifi Scout vs Aurora

Simplifi Scout and Aurora both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of Aurora's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simplifi Scout's. Aurora also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Simplifi Scout's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simplifi Scout against 5.0 for Aurora. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Simplifi Scout's written reviews are positive against 33% of Aurora's.

Simplifi Scout ships an update every 6 months, Aurora every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simplifi Scout | Aurora |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplifi-scout/id1549965800/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-device-assistant/id6446185686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 102 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BrightSky LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503091899) | [NetComm Wireless Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451265280) |

## What reviewers say

### Simplifi Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplifi-scout/id1549965800)

This app allows users to make and receive calls using their business extension and send SMS messages from their mobile device. It provides access to call history, contacts, and integrates with other business communication tools.

**Highlights:** Softphone dialer for business calls, Work extension forwarding, Contact access, Call history, SMS messaging, Integration with Simplifi Contact suite

**In-app purchases:** none


### Aurora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-device-assistant/id6446185686)

This app guides you through setting up and optimizing your broadband connection with specific devices. It offers step-by-step instructions for both Fixed Wireless and Home Broadband, including Wi-Fi 7 gateways. The app helps find optimal device placement and configure network settings for faster internet.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step setup guidance, Fixed Wireless and Home Broadband support, Wi-Fi 7 gateway setup, QR code device pairing, Signal strength analysis, Wi-Fi network configuration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simplifi Scout free?

Simplifi Scout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Aurora free?

Aurora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simplifi Scout or Aurora?

Simplifi Scout and Aurora are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Simplifi Scout or Aurora have ads?

Neither Simplifi Scout nor Aurora shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simplifi Scout or Aurora?

Simplifi Scout ships an update every 6 months, and Aurora every 2 months. Most recently, Simplifi Scout was updated on September 23, 2026 and Aurora on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*