# Scale vs ScaleMan

The clearest difference is rating: Scale at 4.7 against ScaleMan's 4.1. Scale also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (50K vs 2.4K). ScaleMan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scale sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ScaleMan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scale holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scale has 50K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Scale's written reviews are positive against 45% of ScaleMan's.

Scale ships an update weekly, ScaleMan every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scale | ScaleMan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale/id1200921809/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scaleman-large-and-small/id6443717821/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 44.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#153** |
| Size | 75 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Unforced Error LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095824334) | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) |

## What reviewers say

### Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale/id1200921809)

Strategically cut a board to capture space while avoiding moving balls. Offers both tap-to-play and drag-and-drop controls for a fluid experience. Compete on leaderboards and collect in-game items.

**Highlights:** Strategic board cutting, Avoid moving balls, Tap-to-play controls, Drag-and-drop precision, Leaderboard competition, Collect diamonds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3000 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging
- 🆓 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Unclear game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking properly
- Inconsistent ball physics
- Freezing and crashes

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Ability to save progress
- Option to disable ads
- Improved performance and stability


### ScaleMan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scaleman-large-and-small/id6443717821)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Control a character's size by sliding to navigate through challenging obstacle courses. Grow or shrink to overcome various barriers and reach the goal. Compete against enemies every five stages in this fun running game.

**Highlights:** Resize character with slider, Navigate obstacle courses, Compete against enemies, One-finger swipe controls, Variety of obstacles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and unique concept
- 🎮 Enjoyable racing/size-changing mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads after every level
- 🤖 Repetitive and easy AI opponents
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔒 Forced ads for new skins

**Reported bugs**

- Falling through the floor glitch
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Challenging player-vs-player mode
- Option to disable ads for a fee
- Ability to create custom levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scale free?

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

### Is ScaleMan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scale or ScaleMan?

Scale is rated higher. Scale averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while ScaleMan averages 4.1 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Scale or ScaleMan have ads?

Both Scale and ScaleMan show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scale or ScaleMan?

Scale ships an update weekly, and ScaleMan every 3 months. Most recently, Scale was updated on September 26, 2026 and ScaleMan on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*