# Skout - Meet, Chat, Go Live

> Dating app for chats and dates. Stream on Live. Meet singles. Enjoy flirts.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.skout.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.skout.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.skout.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Skout Inc.
- **Category:** DATING
- **Downloads:** 82,627,265
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (1,219,126 ratings)
- **Version:** 233.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2010-08-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 228 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skout.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.skout.com](http://www.skout.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.skout.com/en/privacypolicy/](https://www.skout.com/en/privacypolicy/)

## Description

**Skout** is a social dating and friendship app for meeting people nearby or around the world. Discover profiles based on your preferences and proximity, chat with new connections, browse photos, and save favorite users.

Watch live broadcasts or stream yourself, see who viewed your profile, receive updates from nearby users, and use in-app features to promote your profile. Skout helps users connect, flirt, make friends, and discover new conversations anytime, anywhere.

## Rankings

- #1,829 — Overall
- #41 — Dating (Gross)
- #69 — Dating (Free)
- #19 — meet

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.skout.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User feedback is mixed: many praise the app for meeting people and its overall positive feel, but there are frequent complaints about verification failures, account bans/hacking with poor support, scammers, reliability problems, and monetization pressures. The top recurring issues are verification hurdles and safety concerns, while the strongest positives center on social connectivity and general user satisfaction.

### Pros

- Positive overall sentiment: many reviews describe the app as good/great/excellent.
- Strong social aspect: multiple reviews mention meeting and connecting with new people.
- Helpful features and general user satisfaction as perceived by some users.

### Cons

- Verification problems: selfie verification frequently fails or is unavailable (users giving up after multiple attempts).
- Account bans/hacking with poor support: users report hacked/banned accounts and unsatisfactory resolution.
- Scammers/safety concerns: repeated mentions of scammy behavior and suspicious profiles.
- Reliability issues: instances of not working or frustrating experiences with features.
- Monetization pressure: bot messages and money-driven prompts to spend.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.skout.android)