Scout vs Keptiq
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scout
This app offers a frictionless note-taking experience using the Zettelkasten method. It focuses on quick idea capture and instant linking to build a connected web of knowledge, optimized for mobile use.
- Zero-friction note capture
- Superconductive idea linking
- iPhone-first design
- Minimalist interface
- Zettelkasten method implementation
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FROM CHAOS TO SUPERCONDUCTIVITY As a leader, your greatest asset is your thought process. But traditional note-taking apps are viscous—full of friction, complexity, and noise. Scout is different. Built by a mathematician for strategic thinkers, it brings the Zettelkasten method to your iPhone in its purest form. Why Scout? - Zero-Viscosity Capture: Open and write. No folders to manage, no loading screens to wait for. - Superconductive Linking: Connect ideas instantly. Create a web of knowledge that grows stronger over time. - iPhone-First Philosophy: While others build complex desktop suites, Scout is designed for the device in your pocket—where your best ideas actually happen. - Academic & Minimal: No distractions. Just you and your logic. Stop losing your best ideas to friction. Scout: Your pocket superconductor. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Keptiq
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Introducing Keptiq: Smart Document Archiving Scan & Import - Scan documents directly with your camera - Import PDFs and images from Files or Photos - Drag and drop support for easy file imports AI-Powered Organization - Automatic document categorization using on-device machine learning - Smart title suggestions based on document content - Learns from your corrections to improve over time Organized Archive - Browse documents by category, date, or search - Full-text search across all your documents - Timeline view for chronological overview Siri & Shortcuts - "Show me my insurance documents" - "How many documents do I have?" - 13 Siri Shortcuts for quick access Export - Export individual documents or entire categories - Premium: Organized folder structure with descriptive filenames Privacy First - All data stays on your device - Optional Face ID protection - No accounts, no cloud uploads - GDPR compliant
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Keptiq at every 2 days against Scout's every 5 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Scout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Keptiq sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scout ships an update every 5 weeks, Keptiq every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scout | Keptiq |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 26.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHIYODA NAME PLATE SEISAKUSHO, K.K. | Markus Sekulla |
In-app purchases
Scout
- Scout Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Scout Premium Yearly$99.991 Year
- Lifetime VIP pass$199.99
Keptiq
- Keptiq Premium$12.99









