# ScoutX vs ID Scout

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ScoutX at 15.1 against ID Scout's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScoutX | ID Scout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Size | 72 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scout X](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594177768) | [Appsari AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482896679) |

## What reviewers say

### ScoutX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoutx/id1594177766)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ID Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-scout/id6450149765)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScoutX free?

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

### Is ID Scout free?

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

### Do ScoutX or ID Scout have ads?

Neither ScoutX nor ID Scout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScoutX or ID Scout?

ScoutX ships an update every 2 months, and ID Scout every 2 months. Most recently, ScoutX was updated on November 3, 2026 and ID Scout on November 3, 2026.

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