Comparison

Scout vs LoadSites

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

Head to head
About

Scout

Features
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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

About

LoadSites

Features
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LoadSites is a CWA browser. Some sites offer CWA versions for a better, more integrated experience on your device. If a site directed you here, just enter their address to get started. You're always in control. Before connecting to any site, you'll see exactly what features it requests. Nothing is accessed without your approval. All site data is stored locally on your device and kept separate. Connections use HTTPS.

Screenshots

Scout2 screens
LoadSites4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: LoadSites at 3 against Scout's 1. LoadSites also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Scout versus LoadSites: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScoutLoadSites
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS26.115.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB27 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSteven SimkinsBill Barron Labs, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Scout

No in-app purchases

None

LoadSites

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scout free?
Scout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoadSites free?
LoadSites is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scout or LoadSites have ads?
Neither Scout nor LoadSites shows ads.

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