Comparison

Ferret OSINT vs FraudScope

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

Head to head
About

Ferret OSINT

Features
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Ferret OSINT brings essential open-source intelligence tools to iPhone for fast, focused technical investigation. Built for mobile workflows, it helps you analyze public domain and footprint data without unnecessary complexity. Your results stay under your control. Ferret OSINT stores all data locally on your device with AES-256 encryption, avoids third-party storage, and uses open, transparent methods based on publicly available sources. Core features: DNS Lookup — Review DNS records grouped for faster analysis of domain infrastructure. WHOIS — Check public registration details, registrar information, and key domain dates where available. Subdomain Discovery — Identify related subdomains to expand visibility into a target's public-facing surface. Public Email Discovery — Find publicly exposed email addresses from open sources using non-intrusive methods. Shodan Integration — Export subdomain results directly to Shodan. Select multiple targets and send them as a batch for deeper infrastructure analysis. Core features: DNS Lookup — Review DNS records grouped for faster analysis of domain infrastructure. WHOIS — Check public registration details, registrar information, and key domain dates where available. Subdomain Discovery — Identify related subdomains to expand visibility into a target's public-facing surface. Public Email Discovery — Find publicly exposed email addresses from open sources using non-intrusive methods. Shodan Integration — Export subdomain results directly to Shodan. Select multiple targets and send them as a batch for deeper infrastructure analysis. Export and share: Long-press any result to share or copy it via the iOS share sheet. Works for DNS, WHOIS, subdomain, and email results. Built for practical investigation: Optimized for iPhone. Clear interface for rapid lookups and structured review. No login, no external account, and no background tracking. Shodan API key stored encrypted on device. (Shodan integration requires the user's own Shodan API key. No keys are provided by the developer) Useful for analysts, incident responders, penetration testers, and OSINT practitioners. Ferret OSINT is designed for lawful security research, digital footprint analysis, and technical investigation using public sources. Whether you are reviewing DNS records, checking WHOIS data, mapping subdomains, identifying public contact indicators, or pivoting to Shodan for deeper analysis, Ferret OSINT gives you a lightweight mobile toolkit for focused OSINT work.

About

FraudScope

Analyze suspicious emails, texts, and links to identify potential scams. This app provides on-device analysis to protect your privacy and offers real-time call shielding to detect scam tactics during conversations.

Highlights
  • On-device email and text analysis
  • Link inspection before clicking
  • Real-time call shielding
  • Detects 17 scam types
  • Scam contact book
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Got a suspicious email? Screenshot it. Suspicious text? Paste it. Sketchy link? Check it. FraudScope tells you in seconds what the scammer wants and what not to do. Core analysis runs entirely on your device. The optional link inspection feature contacts the internet only when you choose it. No account. No data sent to FraudScope. No subscription required to get started. WHAT YOU CAN ANALYZE Screenshot Any Suspicious Email Take a screenshot of an email in Mail, Gmail, or another app. FraudScope reads it using on-device OCR and explains what may be suspicious. Paste Suspicious Texts and Messages Got a text from "FedEx" about a package? A message from "your bank" about suspicious activity? Paste it into FraudScope. The app scores the risk and explains the tactic in plain language. Inspect Links Before You Tap See where a link really goes before opening it in your browser. FraudScope checks domain age, TLS certificates, redirects, and look-alike domains such as "amaz0n-secure.xyz." Link inspection contacts the destination site and a public domain-age service. You see a disclosure before any request is made. Live Call Shield (Pro) Put a suspicious call on speaker and tap Start Listening. FraudScope watches for scam tactics in real time. Caller ID can be faked, but the caller's script can still reveal common scam patterns. WHY FRAUDSCOPE Core Analysis Is On-Device Every analysis, including OCR on screenshots, runs locally. Your photos and messages never leave your phone. 17 Scam Types Detected FraudScope recognizes fake bank alerts, IRS impersonators, package-delivery fraud, crypto investment scams, romance scams, tech-support cons, and more. Real Explanations, Not Just a Score FraudScope tells you what the attacker wants, how they may be manipulating you, and the safe steps you can take to verify the message independently. Scam Contact Book Flag a phone number or email address once. FraudScope can warn you the next time it appears. FREE AND PRO Free: 3 analyses per month, enough to check suspicious content. Pro: Unlimited analyses, Live Call Shield, and full link inspection. PERFECT FOR Anyone who received an email claiming an account is suspended Anyone whose "bank" texted about suspicious charges Parents protecting children from gaming and social-media scams Adults helping protect elderly parents from phone fraud Anyone who clicked a link and is not sure whether it was safe PRIVACY FraudScope was built from the ground up for privacy. No account is required. Your history is encrypted on your device. Screenshot OCR runs entirely on-device and your photos are never uploaded. Link inspection contacts the destination site and a public domain-age service. It never contacts a FraudScope server. Questions? info@vandien.io

Screenshots

Ferret OSINT4 screens
FraudScope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ferret OSINT at none against FraudScope's 4. Ferret OSINT also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). FraudScope's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price and ads 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. FraudScope sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ferret OSINT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ferret OSINT ships an update every 3 months, FraudScope every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Ferret OSINT versus FraudScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFerret OSINTFraudScope
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKonstantin ShvetsovVan Dien io LLC

In-app purchases

None

Ferret OSINT

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FraudScope

Subscriptions3
  • FraudScope Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • FraudScope (Pro Annual)$24.991 Year
  • FraudScope Family$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • FraudScope Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Ferret OSINT free?
Ferret OSINT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FraudScope free?
FraudScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ferret OSINT or FraudScope have ads?
Neither Ferret OSINT nor FraudScope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ferret OSINT or FraudScope?
Ferret OSINT ships an update every 3 months, and FraudScope every 4 days. Most recently, Ferret OSINT was updated on October 15, 2026 and FraudScope on October 14, 2026.

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