Scout vs Koga Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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
Koga Browser
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Koga Browser is a simple, lightweight web browser for iPhone. Browse websites or search the web from one address field, organize your browsing with multiple tabs, and save useful pages as bookmarks. Your tabs, bookmarks, homepage, and appearance preferences are stored locally on your device. Features include: β’ Multiple tabs with session restoration β’ Local bookmarks with editing and reordering β’ Back, forward, reload, home, and sharing controls β’ Customizable HTTPS homepage β’ System, Light, and Dark appearance options β’ Address entry and web search from one field β’ No account or cloud synchronization required Koga Browser uses Appleβs WebKit technology to display webpages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Koga Browser at 16.0 against Scout's 26.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Scout | Koga Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Steven Simkins | Michael Koga |
In-app purchases
Scout
No in-app purchases
Koga Browser
No in-app purchases









