SKOUT - Meet, Chat, Friend

SKOUT is the global network for meeting new people.

Skout Inc. · com.skout.android

4.6 out of 5 (144 ratings) 50M+ downloads v6.14.0 44.6 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 18 · High Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v6.14.0 (1295)
Updated: Jul 16, 2020 (6 years ago)
APK size: 44.6 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit
Category: Social (app)
Listed since: Apr 30, 2017 (at least)
Permissions: 21 (8 sensitive)
Website: skout.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

SKOUT - Meet, Chat, Friend is an app by Skout Inc. in the Social category, listed since at least April 2017. It includes native code only for ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.

Since version 4.18.9, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0.3 to 4.1. It asks for 21 permissions, 8 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. Compared with version 4.18.9, it adds 3 new permissions (“Google Play install referrer”, “Modify audio settings” and “Run foreground services”) and drops 3 (“Read contacts”, “Send sms” and “Write sms”). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Ratings

4.6out of 5144 ratings

5 ★81%
4 ★6%
3 ★9%
2 ★1%
1 ★3%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v6.14.0

Skout is the global network to meet and chat with new people and do fun things! *Stability and speed improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “premiumapp”.

Make new friends no matter where you are. Feeling lonely? New to a city? Looking for a hobby partner or even your future spouse? Now you can make friends effortlessly and effectively. Welcome to Skout - the fastest way to meet new people, chat and make friends directly from your mobile. With thousands of positive reviews and millions of users around the world, Skout gives you the ability to connect with people from just about everywhere. Not surprisingly, Skout has been bringing people together since 2007. Completely free, Skout believes in the magic of unexpected meetings that can turn strangers into friends. It lets you befriend both men and women based on what you are looking for. Set the parameters you wish and the app cleverly connects you with like-minded people. In fact, the next time you are travelling make sure you have downloaded Skout on your phone. If you are lucky, you just might find a friendly guide to show you around the city. With millions of messages, gifts and photos exchanged on Skout everyday, you can be never too far from a friendly conversation. You can also browse through a list of people around you to make deeper and closer connections quickly. Want to know what people are talking about near you? Join the Skout community and make your connections now. Remember, the world needs fewer strangers and more friends. Why wait forever to meet someone? Download Skout now.

Version history

3 versions are listed; the oldest rated Trusted is v4.18.9. Since v6.14.0 it requires Android 4.1+.

v6.14.0 LATEST Jul 16, 2020 44.6 MB TRUSTED v4.18.9 Nov 3, 2017 12.7 MB TRUSTED v2.0.0 Apr 14, 2013 1.8 MB WARNING

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Skout, Inc.” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not verified Nov 12, 2021
Antivirus scan passed Nov 1, 2019
Tested by the source store's staff Oct 29, 2019
Signed byCN=Niklas Lindstrom, OU=HQ, O="Skout, Inc.", L=San Francisco, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)D2:B6:5D:5D:FC:8B:94:29:E5:1E:50:C0:2D:C5:9A:5E:C2:D1:92:BD
File MD59664ffcbc986461aea4cd01d00e487a1
Uploaded by “premiumapp” Silver tier · 8,979 followers · uploading since 2016

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Permissions (21)

SKOUT - Meet, Chat, Friend requests 21 permissions, 8 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

SKOUT - Meet, Chat, Friend APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of SKOUT - Meet, Chat, Friend for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 4.1 or later. Version 4.18.9 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0.3 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 4.18.9 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is SKOUT - Meet, Chat, Friend free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the SKOUT - Meet, Chat, Friend APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 9664ffcbc986461aea4cd01d00e487a1.