# Scout vs Gamepad Doctor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scout at none against Gamepad Doctor's 1. Scout also leads on ads (none vs shown). Gamepad Doctor's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gamepad Doctor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scout asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scout | Gamepad Doctor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-smallnet-browser/id6762810515/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Simkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679266409) | [SeaShore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546398810) |

## What reviewers say

### Scout

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

A text-first internet browser for iOS that prioritizes simplicity and privacy. It offers a lightweight alternative to the modern web, focusing on content and speed without ads or trackers.

**Highlights:** Gemini capsule browsing, Text and Gemini rendering, Back/forward history and bookmarks, Interactive capsule input handling, TOFU certificate verification, Client certificate support, Media viewing and saving

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gamepad Doctor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-doctor/id6798379064)

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Diagnosis | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scout free?

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

### Is Gamepad Doctor free?

Gamepad Doctor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Scout or Gamepad Doctor have ads?

Gamepad Doctor shows ads; Scout does not.

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