# Scout vs Balance Browser

The clearest difference is device support: Balance Browser at 3 against Scout's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 | Balance Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-browser/id6789459733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **26.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Steven Simkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679266409) | [Bryce Agostini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532555563) |

## 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


### Balance Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-browser/id6789459733)

A modern web browser designed for productivity and privacy. It offers built-in tools like notes, AI assistance, split view, and an RSS reader to enhance focus and organization while browsing.

**Highlights:** Productive sidebar with notes, history, and RSS, Split View for side-by-side browsing, Local AI chat assistant, Command Palette for quick actions, Reader Mode for distraction-free reading, Password Manager, Profile separation for work and personal use

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scout free?

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

### Is Balance Browser free?

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

### Do Scout or Balance Browser have ads?

Neither Scout nor Balance Browser shows ads.

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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.*