Comparison

Scout vs Lucid

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Zero-friction note capture
  • Superconductive idea linking
  • iPhone-first design
  • Minimalist interface
  • Zettelkasten method implementation
Features
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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/

About

Lucid

Features
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Ever had a great idea, written it down, and never found it again? Notes apps just pile up. All-in-one tools get overwhelming. Lucid sits in between. ■ Catch the 3 seconds it lives Tap the home screen widget and start typing. Don't pick a type or a place — just get it down. ■ Organize in 5 minutes a day Swipe through your thoughts and answer one thing: "Where does this go?" No jargon — Projects, Areas, Resources, Archive. ■ Today, only what matters Open the app and today's tasks come first. Each one done is a small win. ■ Your second brain, in your hand No account, no login. Every thought stays safe on your iPhone. Stop losing your best ideas. Let Lucid remember them for you.

Screenshots

Scout4 screens
Lucid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lucid at none against Scout's 3. Lucid also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. Scout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Lucid asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scout ships an update every 5 weeks, Lucid every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scout versus Lucid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScoutLucid
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHIYODA NAME PLATE SEISAKUSHO, K.K.Goo wong Kwon

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scout

Subscriptions2
  • Scout Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Scout Premium Yearly$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime VIP pass$199.99
None

Lucid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scout free?
Scout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lucid free?
Lucid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scout or Lucid have ads?
Neither Scout nor Lucid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scout or Lucid?
Scout ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lucid every 3 days. Most recently, Scout was updated on September 19, 2026 and Lucid on September 17, 2026.

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