Comparison

Ferret OSINT vs TraceSeek

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

TraceSeek

This app searches over 3,000 online platforms for a given username, compiling all found information into a comprehensive report. It quickly reveals matched accounts, bios, followers, and activity across social media, dating sites, and more.

Highlights
  • Scans 3,000+ platforms
  • Compiles username reports
  • Finds matched accounts and bios
  • Displays followers and activity
  • Fast scan results
  • Search history
Features
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TraceSeek scans 3,000+ social networks, forums and dating platforms for any username and compiles everything it finds into one clear report. WHAT YOU GET • Deep scan across 3,000+ platforms — social, dating, gaming, developer communities and more • Full profile report: matched accounts, bios, followers and activity • Fast: most scans complete in under a minute • Search history at your fingertips PLANS • Single Report — one-time unlock for one username • Weekly Access — unlimited searches, auto-renews weekly, cancel anytime • Lifetime Access — one-time purchase, unlimited forever Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Weekly subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://tracescan.soulover.ai/privacy Terms of Use: https://tracescan.soulover.ai/terms

Screenshots

Ferret OSINT4 screens
TraceSeek4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TraceSeek at every 2 weeks against Ferret OSINT's every 3 months. TraceSeek also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ferret OSINT ships an update every 3 months, TraceSeek every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ferret OSINT versus TraceSeek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFerret OSINTTraceSeek
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.9 (28 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB25 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKonstantin ShvetsovBeijing Hula Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Ferret OSINT

No in-app purchases

None

TraceSeek

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ferret OSINT free?
Ferret OSINT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TraceSeek free?
TraceSeek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ferret OSINT or TraceSeek have ads?
Neither Ferret OSINT nor TraceSeek shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ferret OSINT or TraceSeek?
Ferret OSINT ships an update every 3 months, and TraceSeek every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ferret OSINT was updated on October 31, 2026 and TraceSeek on October 31, 2026.

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