Comparison

Simple Scales vs Temp Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple Scales

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
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Simple Scales is the quickest way to track your body measurements in Apple Health. Save readings from traditional bathroom scales using your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Support for Weight, BMI, Height, Body Fat Percentage, Lean Body Mass, and Waist Circumference in Imperial and Metric. Large, clear numbers and simple controls make each entry easy. Slide the ruler, use large buttons, or turn the Digital Crown on Apple Watch, then tap to save. Choose your preferred units and keep just the measurements you use in view. Keep your latest readings close with Widgets and Complications, and make Simple Scales part of your routine with Shortcuts. Built with privacy in mind: Simple Scales never collects or tracks your personal health measurements.

About

Temp Tracker

Easily track your basal body temperature to monitor thyroid health. Log temperature readings, tag influencing factors, and gain insights into your BBT patterns. View historical data and receive gentle reminders to help you stay on track with your health journey.

Highlights
  • Instant BBT logging
  • Tag influencing factors
  • Smart BBT insights
  • Calendar history view
  • Gentle reminders
Features
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Flicker makes tracking your basal body temperature (BBT) a breeze, empowering thyroid patients to monitor their health with ease and insight. Designed with simplicity and care, Flicker helps you spot potential thyroid issues by keeping tabs on your BBT patterns - all in a light, friendly app you’ll love to use. Key Features: Instant BBT Logging: Open the app and log your temperature in seconds. Tag factors like meals or workouts to understand what impacts your BBT. Smart Insights: View your 7-day BBT average alongside optimal human temperature ranges, beautifully mapped over a 24-hour cycle. History at a Glance: Explore a calendar of all your past entries, complete with tags, to spot trends and share with your doctor. Gentle Reminders: Hourly nudges ensure you never miss a temperature check. Whether you’re managing thyroid health or simply curious about your body’s signals, Flicker is your go-to companion. Download now and start tracking with a spark of joy! Disclaimer: You/Users should seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. This app does not give medical advice.

Screenshots

Simple Scales4 screens
Temp Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Temp Tracker at Free against Simple Scales's $0.99. Temp Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.6). Simple Scales's advantage is ratings volume (515 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 17 months). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Temp Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Scales ships an update every 6 months, Temp Tracker every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Simple Scales versus Temp Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ScalesTemp Tracker
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (515 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings515 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToast Studio AustraliaOreo & Sons

Customer experience

Simple Scales

All ratings515 ratings
Positive69.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative24.1%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative36.7%

Temp Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Simple Scales

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • 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
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  • Not letting me do anything but enter weight
  • No direct link to change units
  • Apple Watch app not working
  • Apple Watch app loads but has a blank line
  • Will not work on Apple Watch
  • Crashes constantly
  • Almost never loads on the Apple Watch

Requested features

7 requests
  • Show history
  • Graph of progress
  • Show healthy BMI range
  • Direct link to change units
  • Apple Watch complication to convey information
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  • Fix crashing issues
  • Fix Apple Watch loading issues

Temp Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simple Scales

No in-app purchases

None

Temp Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Scales free?
Simple Scales costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Temp Tracker free?
Temp Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple Scales or Temp Tracker?
Temp Tracker is rated higher. Simple Scales averages 3.9 out of 5 from 515 ratings, while Temp Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Simple Scales or Temp Tracker have ads?
Neither Simple Scales nor Temp Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Scales or Temp Tracker?
Simple Scales ships an update every 6 months, and Temp Tracker every 17 months. Most recently, Simple Scales was updated on November 2, 2026 and Temp Tracker on November 5, 2026.

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