Scout vs Agena
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Scout
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Scout is a native iOS client for the Gemini protocol; a lightweight, text-first alternative to the modern web built around simplicity, privacy, and content. No ads. No trackers. No JavaScript. Just pages written by real people, served fast. Features - Browse any Gemini capsule with full text/gemini rendering - Navigate with back/forward history and bookmarks - Handle input prompts for interactive capsules - TOFU (Trust On First Use) certificate verification for privacy-respecting security - Client certificate support for authenticated capsules - Media viewing and saving support - Clean and minimal styles
Agena
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Agena is a lightweight Gemini protocol browser designed for an enjoyable Geminispace browsing experience. It is intentionally small, simple, and fast. Features: - Browse gemini:// capsules - Read formatted Gemtext - Use multiple tabs - Save bookmarks to your favorite links - Manage trusted server TLS certificates - Create and manage client TLS identities - Respond to input prompts - Image support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Agena at 17.0 against Scout's 26.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Scout | Agena |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Steven Simkins | William Echols |
In-app purchases
Scout
No in-app purchases
Agena
No in-app purchases









