# Scout vs Folio

The clearest difference is ads: Scout at none against Folio's shown. Folio's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Scout | Folio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-smart-notes/id6767529956/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Simkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679266409) | [Zluck Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093796022) |

## What reviewers say

### Scout

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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Folio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-smart-notes/id6767529956)

Capture, organize, and secure your thoughts with a beautiful note-taking app. Features include folders, tags, and device synchronization. Keep your private notes safe with passcode and biometric locking.

**Highlights:** Capture notes quickly, Organize with folders and tags, Lock private notes with passcode/biometrics, Sync across all devices, Offline note-taking, Light and dark mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scout free?

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

### Is Folio free?

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

### Do Scout or Folio have ads?

Folio shows ads; Scout does not.

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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.*