Comparison

Simple Scales vs Protein 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

Protein Tracker

Features
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Track protein. Feel stronger. Protein Tracker helps you hit a clear daily protein target without complicated calorie tracking. Set a personalized goal, log meals in seconds, and see your progress at a glance. PERSONALIZED DAILY TARGET Answer a few quick questions about your body, activity, and fitness focus. Get a recommended protein goal you can keep or customize. LOG IN SECONDS • Search 100+ high-protein foods • Pin favorites for one-tap logging • Track breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks • Add optional notes and taste ratings SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Bold daily ring for grams consumed vs goal • Streaks that reward consistency • History calendar and weekly stats • Awards that celebrate milestones • Home Screen widgets for a quick check SMARTER HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT • On-device Apple Intelligence insights from your tracking data (where available) • AI Meal Scan — photograph a meal and review estimated protein before you log it • Apple Intelligence food search for quick protein estimates BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Meal reminders so you don’t forget to log • Light and dark appearance • Multiple languages and unit preferences • Your logs stay on your device by default FREE VS PRO Basic access lets you add one protein log per day. Protein Tracker Pro unlocks unlimited logging, edit past entries, custom foods, AI Meal Scan, and Apple Intelligence food search. SUBSCRIPTION POLICY • Subscriptions are billed weekly or as a one-time lifetime purchase, at the rate shown for the selected plan • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • For auto-renewing subscriptions, your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the cost of the chosen package • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/proteintracker/projects Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/proteintracker/terms DISCLAIMER Protein Tracker may suggest a daily protein target based on the profile details you enter (such as body weight, activity level, and fitness focus). These targets and any related tips or insights are for general fitness tracking and educational purposes only. They are not medical, dietary, or professional advice, and they are not a substitute for guidance from a doctor, dietitian, or other qualified professional. Nutrition values from the food database, AI Meal Scan, and Apple Intelligence features are estimates. Actual protein and calories can vary by brand, preparation, and portion size. Always do your own research and consult a professional before starting or changing a nutrition or training plan

Screenshots

Simple Scales4 screens
Protein Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Protein Tracker at Free against Simple Scales's $0.99. Protein Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.6). Simple Scales's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support 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

Protein Tracker is free to download; Simple Scales costs $0.99 up front. Protein Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Simple Scales asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple Scales versus Protein Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ScalesProtein Tracker
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (515 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings515 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToast Studio AustraliaNextPixel apps

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
Show 2 more
  • Fix crashing issues
  • Fix Apple Watch loading issues

Protein Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simple Scales

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Protein Tracker

Subscriptions1
  • Protein Tracker Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Protein Tracker Lifetime Plan$29.99

Questions

Is Simple Scales free?
Simple Scales costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Protein Tracker free?
Protein Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Scales or Protein Tracker have ads?
Neither Simple Scales nor Protein Tracker shows ads.

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