Skout
Skout: A location-based social dating app pairing chat and profile browsing with livestreams. Ranked #53 of 96 in Dating Apps by our editors (4.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for social daters who enjoy discovery and livestreams.
At a glance
- Editor score4.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSocial daters who enjoy discovery and livestreams
- Free planYes
- Founded2007 · New Hope, Pennsylvania, USA
- Facts checked29 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Discover people nearby or around the world using preference and proximity.
- Free chat, profiles, photos, favorites and nearby updates support social discovery.
- Livestreams include broadcasts, competitions and virtual gifts.
Where it doesn't
- Location-led discovery may be a weaker fit for people seeking other matching approaches.
- Livestream competitions and gifts put social entertainment alongside dating.
- Premium features are promoted for finding like-minded people faster.
Our verdict on Skout
Skout combines social discovery and dating for people looking for friendship or romantic connections. Its location-based approach helps users find people nearby or around the world, with discovery based on preference and proximity. Users can browse profiles and photos, chat, save favorites, see who viewed their profile, and receive updates from nearby users. The product is available on web, iOS and Android, and its official website says it has been creating connections since 2007. This mix suits social daters who want more ways to browse and interact than a profile-and-chat-only experience.
Livestreaming is a notable part of Skout’s offering. Users can broadcast or watch streams, join livestream competitions and send virtual gifts. That gives the app a social layer beyond one-to-one discovery and messaging, and may appeal to people who enjoy live interaction. It also shapes the product’s emphasis: Skout is not only about finding a dating match, but about engaging with other users through profiles, nearby updates and streams. Someone looking primarily for structured dating tools may prefer an app whose focus is more tightly centered on matching.
Skout has a free plan, including chat, while the vendor promotes Premium features for finding like-minded people faster. The published description also mentions in-app purchases, so buyers should consider that paid options sit alongside the free experience. Skout’s broad platform availability makes it accessible through a browser or mobile app, and its discovery tools support both nearby and global browsing. Choose it if location-led social discovery and livestreams are part of what you want; look elsewhere if those social features are less relevant than a narrower dating experience.
Skout pricing
Skout fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Matching method | Location |
| Video dating | Not verified |
| LGBTQ+ options | Not verified |
| Platforms | Not verified |
| Daily likes limit | Not verified |
| Distance filter | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | skout.com |
| Facts checked | 29 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Skout
- TinderBroad swipe dating with web and mobile access plus multiple discovery modes.9.4
- BadooA free-first dating app with swipe matching, chat, calls, and location filters.9.3
- HingePrompt-led dating with adaptive recommendations and profile-specific likes or comments.9.2
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