Comparison

Smart Propane Scale vs Lippert Diagnostics

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart Propane Scale

This utility app helps you monitor your propane levels to avoid running out unexpectedly. It provides real-time information on how much propane you have, eliminating guesswork and ensuring you're always prepared for activities like BBQs.

Highlights
  • Real-time propane level monitoring
  • Prevents running out of propane
  • Eliminates guesswork
  • Useful for BBQs and outdoor activities
Features
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Never run out of propane again! Flame King monitors your propane levels for you. From now on, you can know exactly how much propane you have in any given moment. No more guessing, no more getting stuck in the middle of your BBQ. Flame King got your back!

About

Lippert Diagnostics

Features
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The Lippert Diagnostics app allows users to connect to a device and read the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from the device. DTCs will enable users to troubleshoot why a device does not function correctly. Users can scan QR codes to connect to a device. The diagnostic app will then show a user the number of active trouble codes on that device and inactive trouble codes.

Screenshots

Smart Propane Scale4 screens
Lippert Diagnostics3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lippert Diagnostics at none against Smart Propane Scale's 1. Smart Propane Scale's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Smart Propane Scale sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lippert Diagnostics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Propane Scale ships an update every 5 months, Lippert Diagnostics every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart Propane Scale versus Lippert Diagnostics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Propane ScaleLippert Diagnostics
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB328 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYSN Imports, Inc.Lippert Components, Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Propane Scale

One-time1
  • 30lbs & 40lbs tank support$1.99
None

Lippert Diagnostics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Propane Scale free?
Smart Propane Scale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lippert Diagnostics free?
Lippert Diagnostics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Propane Scale or Lippert Diagnostics have ads?
Neither Smart Propane Scale nor Lippert Diagnostics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Propane Scale or Lippert Diagnostics?
Smart Propane Scale ships an update every 5 months, and Lippert Diagnostics every 3 months. Most recently, Smart Propane Scale was updated on October 1, 2026 and Lippert Diagnostics on October 7, 2026.

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