# Scale vs Scale For Grams

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scale at none against Scale For Grams's 8. Scale also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Scale For Grams's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scale For Grams sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Scale asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scale For Grams holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scale For Grams has 3.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scale ships an update monthly, Scale For Grams weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scale | Scale For Grams |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-up/id1167990126/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-for-grams-digital-scale/id6746168792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Pratik Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046466917) | [AVLABS DIJITAL HIZMETLER ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812110294) |

## What reviewers say

### Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-up/id1167990126)

Easily create and share notes in a single step. Organize meeting notes, to-do lists, addresses, and more. Share your notes instantly with anyone via various platforms.

**Highlights:** Instant note creation, Share notes with anyone, Organize various note types, Simple information management, Cross-platform sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scale For Grams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-for-grams-digital-scale/id6746168792)

Estimate the weight of objects using only your phone's camera. This AI-powered app transforms your device into a smart scale, providing instant weight and size estimates for various items from food to furniture. It also offers additional tools like text translation and calorie detection.

**Highlights:** AI weight estimation from photos, Measure length from photos, Instant text translation via camera, Calorie and nutrition detection, Supports a wide range of object categories, No physical scale required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScaleAI Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ScaleAI Premium Weekly NoTrial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ScaleAi Offer Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| ScaleAI Premium Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| ScaleAI Premium MonthlyNoTrial | $10.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access all features | $29.99 | per year |
| ScaleAI Premium Annually | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access to all features | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Accurate food measurements
- 👍 Works as a small scale

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 💰 Expensive for the functionality
- 🤷‍♀️ Lack of instructions
- 🔁 Constant prompts to buy premium

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent measurements across different angles
- Inability to cancel free trial before being charged

**Requested features**

- Improve accuracy of food measurements
- Provide clear instructions for usage
- Offer a free version with limited features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scale free?

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

### Is Scale For Grams free?

Scale For Grams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scale or Scale For Grams?

Scale For Grams is rated higher. Scale averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Scale For Grams averages 4.5 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Scale or Scale For Grams have ads?

Scale For Grams shows ads; Scale does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scale or Scale For Grams?

Scale ships an update monthly, and Scale For Grams weekly. Most recently, Scale was updated on November 2, 2026 and Scale For Grams on November 8, 2026.

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