# Scout vs Glean

The clearest difference is rating: Glean at 5.0 against Scout's 4.0. Glean also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.1). Scout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Scout asks for nothing beyond the download.

Glean holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scout | Glean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-smallnet-browser/id6762810515/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glean-where-the-lost-return/id6763236174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **18.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Simkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679266409) | [新焰 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882014839) |

## What reviewers say

### Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-smallnet-browser/id6762810515)

A text-first internet browser for iOS that prioritizes simplicity and privacy. It offers a lightweight alternative to the modern web, focusing on content and speed without ads or trackers.

**Highlights:** Gemini capsule browsing, Text and Gemini rendering, Back/forward history and bookmarks, Interactive capsule input handling, TOFU certificate verification, Client certificate support, Media viewing and saving

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Glean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glean-where-the-lost-return/id6763236174)

This app acts as a smart clipboard, saving all copied content across your devices. It offers unlimited history, powerful search, and organization tools like tagging and favorites. Seamlessly paste content into any app using its keyboard or share sheet integration.

**Highlights:** Unlimited clipboard history, Cross-device sync, Search and filter clips, Tagging and favorites, In-app pasting keyboard, Share sheet integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glean Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Glean Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Glean Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scout free?

Scout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Glean free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scout or Glean?

Glean is rated higher. Scout averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Glean averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Scout or Glean have ads?

Neither Scout nor Glean shows ads.

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