eSAFETY GUIDE

Skout

18+
Minimum age according to Skout
18+ Minimum age according to Skout

What is Skout?

Skout is a location-based social network and dating app that connects people by location or personal preferences. Although you can view profiles from around the world, Skout prompts you to connect with people close to your location. You can also save favourites profiles and see who has viewed your profile. You can also broadcast live streams, chat with other users by text message and use special flirting features like Buzzwinks.

Skout is free to join however paid subscriptions are available for access to more features within the app. A virtual currency called Diamonds can be purchased for use within the app. Diamonds can also be earned by activities like streaming, and redeemed for cash through Paypal.

You can sign up to Skout with an email address, phone number or with Facebook, Apple or Google.

Access to the app is blocked to users under the age of 18 however, there is no age verification in place.

Apps: Android, Apple iOS

How do people use Skout?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use location-based social networking and dating apps like Skout.

Skout is used for: content sharing, in-app purchasing, live streaming, messaging/online chat, online dating, online relationships, photo/video sharing and screen capture.

How can you report abuse, content concerns, or block a user?

These links are provided by Skout:

How can I protect my personal information?

These links are provided by Skout:

  • Privacy Policy
    Learn how your personal information is handled by Skout and how to adjust your account and location settings to keep your account as secure as possible.
  • Report privacy and data concerns
    Contact email for concerns about security.

Key safety links

These links are provided by Skout:

Last updated: 04/06/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.