# Sorting Thoughts vs Scout

The clearest difference is rating: Sorting Thoughts at 3.5 against Scout's 1.0. Sorting Thoughts also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Scout's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sorting Thoughts sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Scout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sorting Thoughts holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Sorting Thoughts's written reviews are positive against 0% of Scout's.

Sorting Thoughts ships an update every 4 months, Scout every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sorting Thoughts | Scout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorting-thoughts/id932094917/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-zettelkasten-notes/id6758234466/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hendrik Ebel](https://appshunter.io/developer/558294670) | [CHIYODA NAME PLATE SEISAKUSHO, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871667493) |

## What reviewers say

### Sorting Thoughts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorting-thoughts/id932094917)

This app helps you organize your thoughts, tasks, and projects with a focus on privacy and security. It offers features like color-coding, password protection, and end-to-end encrypted syncing across devices.

**Highlights:** Private note-taking, End-to-end encrypted sync, Password protection, Color markers, Multiple collections, Task and project management, Attachments

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Max Pack + Sync 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| Max Pack + Sync 1 year | $13.99 | per year |
| Min Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Max Pack + Sync 1 month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Max Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Max Pack + Sync 1 year | $13.99 | one-time |


### Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-zettelkasten-notes/id6758234466)

This app offers a frictionless note-taking experience using the Zettelkasten method. It focuses on quick idea capture and instant linking to build a connected web of knowledge, optimized for mobile use.

**Highlights:** Zero-friction note capture, Superconductive idea linking, iPhone-first design, Minimalist interface, Zettelkasten method implementation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scout Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Scout Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP pass | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sorting Thoughts free?

Sorting Thoughts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sorting Thoughts or Scout?

Sorting Thoughts is rated higher. Sorting Thoughts averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Scout averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sorting Thoughts or Scout have ads?

Neither Sorting Thoughts nor Scout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sorting Thoughts or Scout?

Sorting Thoughts ships an update every 4 months, and Scout every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sorting Thoughts was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scout on October 2, 2026.

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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.*