# Simple Scale vs Weight Log

The clearest difference is rating: Weight Log at 4.8 against Simple Scale's 4.3. Simple Scale's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (59% vs 43%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weight Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Scale asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weight Log holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 236 and 57 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Simple Scale's written reviews are positive against 43% of Weight Log's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Simple Scale ships an update monthly, Weight Log every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Scale | Weight Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scale-weight-tracker-app/id1190392855/reviews) | **[4.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weight-log-progress-tracker/id1534377030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **236** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Build Context LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020956209) | [justncode LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356406400) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scale-weight-tracker-app/id1190392855)

Easily record and visualize your weight progress with this beautifully designed app. Track your journey with instant graphs and access free backup and restore options. Seamlessly integrate with your Health App for a comprehensive view of your health data.

**Highlights:** Easy weight recording, Instant progress graphing, Short-term and long-term progress visualization, Free Facebook/Google backup and restore, Health App integration, Import existing weights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📈 Tracks weight progress
- 🚫 No ads or gimmicks
- 📊 Provides a graph
- 💯 Delivers what it promises

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App won't open
- 🐛 Stuck on logo screen
- 📉 Lost all information
- ❌ Doesn't show total weight lost
- ❌ Cannot enter past dates

**Reported bugs**

- App does not open
- App displays logo and purple screen
- App won't go past the purple logo screen
- App doesn't get past the logo
- App doesn't work anymore

**Requested features**

- Add groups for tracking with friends/family
- Add an average weight score
- Allow entering past dates
- Sync to HealthKit
- Update for big screen iPhones (e.g., iPhone 11 Pro Max with NOTCH)


### Weight Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weight-log-progress-tracker/id1534377030)

Easily track your weight progress with a clean interface. Visualize your journey with intuitive graphs, monitor monthly progress, and set achievable goals. Premium features include BMI calculation and daily notes.

**Highlights:** Intuitive weight graph, Monthly progress history, Goal weight setting, BMI calculation (premium), Daily notes (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weight Log Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Scale free?

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

### Is Weight Log free?

Weight Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Scale or Weight Log?

Weight Log is rated higher. Simple Scale averages 4.3 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while Weight Log averages 4.8 from 57 ratings.

### Do Simple Scale or Weight Log have ads?

Neither Simple Scale nor Weight Log shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Scale or Weight Log?

Simple Scale ships an update monthly, and Weight Log every 2 months. Most recently, Simple Scale was updated on October 6, 2026 and Weight Log on October 8, 2026.

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