Comparison

Help Scout vs Lexius

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Help Scout

Manage customer support requests efficiently from your mobile device. This app allows you to access mailboxes, handle conversations, and reply to customers with saved responses. Stay connected with your team and improve customer relationships on the go.

Highlights
  • Access all mailboxes
  • Handle assigned conversations
  • Reply with saved replies
  • Apply tags to conversations
  • Add notes to conversations
  • Change conversation status
  • Assign conversations (Plus Plan)
Features
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Help Scout's iOS app gives you powerful customer support software in your pocket so you can quickly assist customers from wherever you are. Keep your finger (literally) on the pulse of what's happening with your customers, collaborate remotely, and put the life back into work-life balance — all without compromising your customers’ experience. Build stronger customer relationships through fast, personalized email support — simply log in and get to work! With the Help Scout app, you’ll be able to: • Navigate to any Help Scout mailbox with a tap • Access all conversations and handle those assigned to you • Reply to customers quickly with saved replies - you’ll look like a genius without even trying • Apply tags to categorize conversations or trigger automations like magic • Add notes to conversations to keep everyone in the loop, even in the remote-est location • Change conversation status with a single swipe • Keep conversations moving by assigning them to a team member or teams (Plus Plan only) • Apply custom fields to keep reporting data pristine (Plus Plan only)

About

Lexius

This app provides retailers with real-time alerts and instant video clip reviews to detect and respond to shoplifting more efficiently. It integrates with existing camera systems for smarter, hassle-free security.

Highlights
  • Real-time shoplifting alerts
  • Instant review of video clips
  • Customizable notifications
  • Integration with existing cameras
  • Faster incident response
Features
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Lexius helps retailers detect and respond to shoplifting faster. Get real-time alerts, review short clips instantly on your phone, and customize notifications to stay focused. Built to work with your existing cameras, Lexius gives you smarter protection with zero hassle.

Screenshots

Help Scout4 screens
Lexius4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lexius at 5.0 against Help Scout's 4.2. Lexius also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). Help Scout's advantage is ratings volume (323 vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lexius holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Help Scout has 323 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Help Scout ships an update every 3 weeks, Lexius every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Help Scout versus Lexius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelp ScoutLexius
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (323 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings323 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHelp Scout PBCDavid Elskamp

Customer experience

Help Scout

All ratings323 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral18.6%
Negative45.8%

Lexius

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Help Scout

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Login issues and sign-outs
  • Unassigned inbox not loading
  • Formatting issues with saved replies
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view and manage customer profiles
  • Support for live chat
  • Improved notification system
  • Customizable inbox views
  • Integration with other tools

Lexius

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Help Scout

No in-app purchases

None

Lexius

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Help Scout free?
Help Scout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lexius free?
Lexius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Help Scout or Lexius?
Lexius is rated higher. Help Scout averages 4.2 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Lexius averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Help Scout or Lexius have ads?
Neither Help Scout nor Lexius shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Help Scout or Lexius?
Help Scout ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lexius every 2 months. Most recently, Help Scout was updated on October 12, 2026 and Lexius on September 30, 2026.

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