Comparison

Scanerest UK vs Pilbe

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

Head to head
About

Scanerest UK

Features
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Find Your UK Home with Scanerest! Search 1M properties to rent or buy — fast. Scanerest combines Rightmove, Zoopla, and more into one powerful app, so you never miss a listing. Features: * Live Alerts: Get notified the moment new homes hit the market. * All-in-One: Browse the UK’s biggest property database. * Smart Filters: Save your preferences, find matches instantly. * Map Search: Draw your perfect area on the map. Free and simple — download now to start your property hunt!

About

Pilbe

Browse UK properties for sale and rent with detailed listings, map views, and area insights. Connect with agents or list your own property directly. Features an AI assistant for property and area queries.

Highlights
  • Search homes by postcode, town, or city
  • Filter by price, bedrooms, and property type
  • Map view with property pins
  • Detailed property information including floor plans
  • Area insights with local crime figures
  • AI assistant for property queries
  • List property for sale or rent
Features
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Pilbe is a UK property search app. Browse homes for sale and to rent, view them on a map, check data on the surrounding area, and contact the agent from the listing. Private sellers and estate agents can list property directly from the app. SEARCH AND FILTERS • Search by postcode, town or city • Filter by price, bedrooms, bathrooms and property type • Switch between list and map without losing your filters • Full-screen map showing a pin for every matching property PROPERTY DETAILS • Photo galleries, key features and specifications • Floor plans and virtual tours where supplied by the agent • Location on a map, with nearby amenities and points of interest • Agent and branch details on every listing AREA DATA • Area insights for England and Wales, including local crime figures • Indicative area valuations for context on asking prices PILBE AI • Built-in assistant for questions about a listing or its area • Answers are based on the listing and area data shown in the app • A free allowance is included. Further questions are available as an optional in-app purchase. SAVED PROPERTIES • Save listings to a shortlist • Shortlist and recent searches are held against your Pilbe account • Available on any device you sign in to ENQUIRIES AND VIEWINGS • Send an enquiry directly from a listing • Request a viewing with your preferred dates and times • Estate agent directory covering profiles, branches, coverage areas and current listings FOR ESTATE AGENTS • Claim your agency profile and maintain branding, contact details and coverage • Add and manage listings from your phone using a step-by-step wizard with photo upload • Review the enquiries and leads your listings generate in one workspace • Listing is free for agents, and enquiries go directly to the agent SELLING PRIVATELY • List your own property without appointing an estate agent • A step-by-step wizard covers the address, price, rooms, features, description and photos • Free identity verification before you publish, so buyers know who they are dealing with • Listing packages are purchased in the app, each covering a set number of listings • Enquiries and viewing requests come directly to you, with no agent in between • Edit and update your listing from your phone once it is live ALSO INCLUDED • Dark mode • Phone and tablet layouts • UK conventions throughout: postcodes, tenure, sales and lettings Pilbe is not an estate agent and does not sell or let property. Listings and agency details are supplied by estate agents or taken from their own websites. Valuations and area figures are indicative estimates, and are not formal advice, a mortgage valuation or a survey. Support and feedback: pilbe.co.uk

Screenshots

Scanerest UK4 screens
Pilbe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pilbe at every 6 days against Scanerest UK's every 4 weeks. Scanerest UK's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanerest UK ships an update every 4 weeks, Pilbe every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Scanerest UK versus Pilbe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanerest UKPilbe
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB75 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperScanerest SIAPilbe

In-app purchases

None

Scanerest UK

No in-app purchases

None

Pilbe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scanerest UK free?
Scanerest UK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilbe free?
Pilbe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scanerest UK or Pilbe have ads?
Neither Scanerest UK nor Pilbe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanerest UK or Pilbe?
Scanerest UK ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pilbe every 6 days. Most recently, Scanerest UK was updated on May 16, 2026 and Pilbe on September 23, 2026.

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