# Simple Scales vs Protein Tracker

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Scales | Protein Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.9 (515 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scales-weight-tracker/id1144473563/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **515** | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toast Studio Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384420827) | [NextPixel apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584487280) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Scales

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

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


### Protein Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protein-tracker-easyprotein/id6793463707)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Protein Tracker Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Protein Tracker Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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