# Hay App vs Scale

The clearest difference is rating: Scale at 4.1 against Hay App's 3.5. Scale also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (14 vs 4). Hay App's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Scale holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 14 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hay App | Scale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hay-app/id1063775910/reviews) | **[4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-tec-point/id1436986874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **14** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 69 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harvest Tec, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/975695298) | [Scale-Tec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137658395) |

## What reviewers say

### Hay App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hay-app/id1063775910)

Control your automatic hay preservative applicator directly from your iPad. Access operator manuals, repair parts, and preservative information. Monitor baling speed, moisture content, and preservative usage in real-time.

**Highlights:** iPad control for hay preservative applicators, Real-time moisture content display, Baling speed and tonnage monitoring, Preservative volume and application rate tracking, Access to operator manuals and repair parts, Bluetooth connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-tec-point/id1436986874)

This app acts as a remote display and support tool for compatible weighing devices. View live weight readings, zero or tare scales, and adjust display settings. It also facilitates direct connection with the support team for remote diagnosis and troubleshooting.

**Highlights:** Remote scale display via Bluetooth, Live weight readings up to 1000 ft, Remote zero and tare functions, Scale calibration and settings adjustment, Live chat with support, Remote support sessions, Firmware update notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hay App free?

Hay App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scale free?

Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hay App or Scale?

Scale is rated higher. Hay App averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Scale averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do Hay App or Scale have ads?

Neither Hay App nor Scale shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hay App or Scale?

Hay App ships an update every 3 months, and Scale every 3 months. Most recently, Hay App was updated on October 12, 2026 and Scale on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*