# Text vs Scout

The clearest difference is ads: Scout at none against Text's shown. Text's advantage is iOS requirement (17.7.2 vs 26.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Text | Scout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.7.2** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hideaki Uchikoshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559575002) | [Steven Simkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679266409) |

## What reviewers say

### Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-detection/id6511213091)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scout

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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text free?

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

### Is Scout free?

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

### Do Text or Scout have ads?

Text shows ads; Scout does not.

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