# Scout vs Quine

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quine at 100% against Scout's 0%. Quine also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). Scout's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scout is free to download; Quine costs $9.99 up front. Scout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Quine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scout ships an update every 5 weeks, Quine every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scout | Quine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-zettelkasten-notes/id6758234466/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#154** |
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **26.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CHIYODA NAME PLATE SEISAKUSHO, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871667493) | [Chris Hunt](https://appshunter.io/developer/320142572) |

## What reviewers say

### Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-zettelkasten-notes/id6758234466)

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.

**Highlights:** Zero-friction note capture, Superconductive idea linking, iPhone-first design, Minimalist interface, Zettelkasten method implementation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scout Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Scout Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP pass | $199.99 | one-time |


### Quine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quine/id6761664603)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage personal wikis on iOS devices and in the cloud. Create, edit, and organize information using self-contained wiki files. Coordinate work with wikis shared across multiple systems and devices.

**Highlights:** Run TiddlyWiki on iOS, Organize personal wikis, Edit and save wiki files, Cloud storage integration, Cross-device wiki sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scout free?

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

### Is Quine free?

Quine costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Scout or Quine have ads?

Neither Scout nor Quine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scout or Quine?

Scout ships an update every 5 weeks, and Quine every 3 days. Most recently, Scout was updated on October 31, 2026 and Quine on October 31, 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.*