# Net Skip vs Scout

The clearest difference is rating: Scout at 4.0 against Net Skip's 3.3. Net Skip's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, ratings volume, 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.

Scout holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Net Skip | Scout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/net-skip/id1640618584/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-smallnet-browser/id6762810515/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The App Fair Project Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638877580) | [Steven Simkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679266409) |

## What reviewers say

### Net Skip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/net-skip/id1640618584)

Experience fast, ad-free web browsing with a focus on user privacy. This open-source browser offers a clean interface and avoids tracking, rewards, or data collection.

**Highlights:** Ad-free browsing, No tracking, Open-source, Minimalist interface, Fast browsing experience, No data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-smallnet-browser/id6762810515)

A text-first internet browser for iOS that prioritizes simplicity and privacy. It offers a lightweight alternative to the modern web, focusing on content and speed without ads or trackers.

**Highlights:** Gemini capsule browsing, Text and Gemini rendering, Back/forward history and bookmarks, Interactive capsule input handling, TOFU certificate verification, Client certificate support, Media viewing and saving

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Net Skip free?

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

### Is Scout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Net Skip or Scout?

Scout is rated higher. Net Skip averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Scout averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Net Skip or Scout have ads?

Neither Net Skip nor Scout shows ads.

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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.*