# Network Scout vs PrivTalk

The clearest difference is price: PrivTalk at Free against Network Scout's $21.99. Network Scout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PrivTalk is free to download; Network Scout costs $21.99 up front. PrivTalk sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $38.00 per 7 days. Network Scout asks for nothing beyond the download.

Network Scout ships an update every 5 months, PrivTalk every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Scout | PrivTalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $21.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Csaba Iranyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/814994046) | [极算科技](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815438474) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-scout/id960812333)

This app helps you understand your device's network capabilities and discover devices and services on your local network. It provides detailed information about Wi-Fi, cellular, VPN, and Bluetooth connections, as well as media devices and AirDrop.

**Highlights:** Network device and service discovery, Detailed Wi-Fi and cellular information, VPN and Bluetooth connection analysis, Hotspot client analysis, Find TV, media renderers, and AirPlay speakers, Offline MAC vendor and carrier databases

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PrivTalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privtalk-encrypted-keyboard/id6747966089)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| per week | $38.00 | per 7 days |
| per month | $98.00 | per month |
| per year | $199.00 | per year |
| 30天会员 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30天群聊会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 90天会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 90天群聊会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 360天会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 360天群聊会员 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Scout free?

Network Scout costs $21.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PrivTalk free?

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

### Do Network Scout or PrivTalk have ads?

Neither Network Scout nor PrivTalk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Network Scout or PrivTalk?

Network Scout ships an update every 5 months, and PrivTalk every 3 months. Most recently, Network Scout was updated on October 12, 2026 and PrivTalk on October 11, 2026.

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