# Scoutly vs ScoutIQ 2

The clearest difference is rating: Scoutly at 4.4 against ScoutIQ 2's 3.2. Scoutly also leads on ratings volume (871 vs 13) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). ScoutIQ 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scoutly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. ScoutIQ 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scoutly holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scoutly has 871 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Scoutly's written reviews are positive against 43% of ScoutIQ 2's.

Scoutly ships an update every 2 weeks, ScoutIQ 2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scoutly | ScoutIQ 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (871 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoutly/id511248011/reviews)** | [3.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoutiq-2/id6745024964/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **871** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **50.9% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 89 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASellerTool Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/511248014) | [Threecolts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708197121) |

## What reviewers say

### Scoutly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoutly/id511248011)

This app enables Amazon sellers to check item pricing and list products on Amazon, even without an internet connection. It offers a downloadable pricing database and integrates with listing software for efficient inventory management. Supports multiple Amazon marketplaces and barcode scanning.

**Highlights:** Offline pricing information, Downloadable pricing database, Live search functionality, TurboLister for product listing, FBA support, Barcode scanning (built-in camera & external)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scoutly Monthly Lite Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Plan Subscription | $39.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 💡 Comprehensive Amazon database
- 🔍 Useful scouting features
- 💰 Cost-effective pricing
- 📚 Great for book reselling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates
- 🤔 Confusing interface and settings
- 🔍 Inaccurate pricing information
- 🔒 Poor customer support and cancellation process
- 🌍 Limited functionality outside of US

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues on newer devices
- Disappearing sales rank and price data
- Keyboard and UI glitches
- Difficulty creating accounts and canceling subscriptions

**Requested features**

- Improved barcode scanning and OCR
- More customization options for triggers and alerts
- Ability to search by product title
- Expanded international database support
- Better integration with other seller tools


### ScoutIQ 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoutiq-2/id6745024964)

This app helps Amazon sellers evaluate book profitability by scanning barcodes or searching manually. It offers real-time data, faster performance, and smarter tools for making data-driven sourcing decisions in the field.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for book evaluation, Real-time and historical Amazon data, Speed Mode with scan history rewind, Configurable fallback pricing logic, Team mode for cost entry, Amazon seller account integration, Visual data enhancements

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scoutly free?

Scoutly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScoutIQ 2 free?

ScoutIQ 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scoutly or ScoutIQ 2?

Scoutly is rated higher. Scoutly averages 4.4 out of 5 from 871 ratings, while ScoutIQ 2 averages 3.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do Scoutly or ScoutIQ 2 have ads?

Neither Scoutly nor ScoutIQ 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scoutly or ScoutIQ 2?

Scoutly ships an update every 2 weeks, and ScoutIQ 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Scoutly was updated on November 10, 2026 and ScoutIQ 2 on November 5, 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.*