# Simple Scales vs Working Mindfully

Simple Scales and Working Mindfully both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Working Mindfully's written reviews are positive against 53% of Simple Scales's. Working Mindfully also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Simple Scales's advantage is ratings volume (515 vs 1) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Working Mindfully is free to download; Simple Scales costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Simple Scales against 4.0 for Working Mindfully. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Scales has 515 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Simple Scales's written reviews are positive against 100% of Working Mindfully's.

Simple Scales ships an update every 6 months, Working Mindfully every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Scales | Working Mindfully |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (515 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scales-weight-tracker/id1144473563/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/working-mindfully/id1557119425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **515** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toast Studio Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384420827) | [Universal Relaxation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/960035744) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Scales

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scales-weight-tracker/id1144473563)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Manually log your weight and have it securely stored in your device's health data. This app also calculates and saves your Body Mass Index, simplifying health data tracking.

**Highlights:** Manual weight entry, HealthKit integration, Body Mass Index calculation, Secure data storage, Regular health data tracking

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✨ Beautiful presentation
- 🚀 Works well
- ✅ Does what it says
- 👍 Respects the customer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Is it necessary?
- 💸 Waste of money
- 👎 Total rip off
- 🐛 Can only set weight in certain increments
- 🐛 Doesn't show history

**Reported bugs**

- Can only set weight in certain increments
- Doesn't show history
- Doesn't show how far you have come
- Apple Watch complication is useless
- Wouldn't weigh

**Requested features**

- Show history
- Graph of progress
- Show healthy BMI range
- Direct link to change units
- Apple Watch complication to convey information


### Working Mindfully

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/working-mindfully/id1557119425)

This app offers audio and video content designed to improve the mental health of individuals in business settings. It provides tools to manage stress, overcome anxiety, and enhance productivity through guided mindfulness and meditation.

**Highlights:** Audio and video content, Stress management tools, Anxiety relief, Productivity enhancement, Guided mindfulness sessions, Meditation for business professionals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Scales free?

Simple Scales costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Working Mindfully free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Scales or Working Mindfully?

Working Mindfully is rated higher. Simple Scales averages 3.9 out of 5 from 515 ratings, while Working Mindfully averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simple Scales or Working Mindfully have ads?

Neither Simple Scales nor Working Mindfully shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Scales or Working Mindfully?

Simple Scales ships an update every 6 months, and Working Mindfully every 2 months. Most recently, Simple Scales was updated on October 26, 2026 and Working Mindfully on October 22, 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.*