Comparison

Scale vs PumpTrakr

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

Head to head
About

Scale

This app acts as a remote display and support tool for compatible weighing devices. View live weight readings, zero or tare scales, and adjust display settings. It also facilitates direct connection with the support team for remote diagnosis and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Remote scale display via Bluetooth
  • Live weight readings up to 1000 ft
  • Remote zero and tare functions
  • Scale calibration and settings adjustment
  • Live chat with support
  • Remote support sessions
  • Firmware update notifications
Features
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POINT® scale indicator required for use. This is the official companion app to the POINT indicator by Scale-Tec. This app is designed to be used as a remote display for POINT devices via Bluetooth as well as a remote support tool to connect directly with the Scale-Tec product support team to diagnose scale issues. Use your iPhone or iPad to view the scale weight and tare or zero the scale. Refine scale calibration, adjust the sensitivity, change the screen contrast and more via the smart settings within the app. The POINT app allows you to contact our support team through live chat. Scale-Tec can also perform a remote support session with you, allowing Scale-Tec to virtually access your POINT scale indicator and diagnose your entire scale system. Features: • Connect to the Scale-Tec POINT indicator. • Live weight readings up to 1000 ft. • Remotely zero your scale using Bluetooth wireless technology. • Tare your scale to see gross weight and net weight simultaneously. • Customize the name of your scale(s) so you can connect to more than one. • Create profiles to quickly switch POINT to your other scale-ready farming equipment. • Adjust 25+ individual scale display settings such as brightness, contrast weight units, scale capacity, and refresh rate. • Directly override and adjust gross weight displayed on the scale. • Receive OTA wireless firmware update notifications. • Connect to Scale-Tec’s live remote support for instant diagnosis and adjustments to the scale. • Chat directly with a Scale-Tec remote support agent through the app.

About

PumpTrakr

This application streamlines farm management by helping users oversee teams, irrigation pumps, and daily operations. It aims to reduce errors, save resources like water and fuel, and alleviate stress for farm managers. Users can virtually manage pump activity or opt for hardware control.

Highlights
  • Farm operation management
  • Team management
  • Irrigation pump monitoring
  • Virtual pump activity control
  • Hardware-based remote control
  • Fuel level tracking
  • Maintenance scheduling
Features
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PumpTrakr helps you manage your farm operation, teams, and irrigation pumps much more efficiently while reducing mistakes in your daily routine. We view success as people on farms being less stressed, saving water and fuel, and dads getting home to see t-ball games and not panicking about irrigation pumps at 2 a.m. New farm operation? Set up your farm at pumptrakr.com and then invite your workers. Use the app to virtually manage pump activity or purchase hardware to control remotely. The PumpTrakr platform helps manage pump location, activity, fuel levels, maintenance concerns, and more, all in one convenient app.

Screenshots

Scale4 screens
PumpTrakr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PumpTrakr at 4.5 against Scale's 4.1. PumpTrakr also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PumpTrakr holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 11 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scale ships an update every 3 months, PumpTrakr every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Scale versus PumpTrakr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScalePumpTrakr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (14 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings) — better
Number of ratings14 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScale-TecBold Cypress LLC

Customer experience

Scale

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

PumpTrakr

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

None

Scale

No in-app purchases

None

PumpTrakr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scale free?
Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PumpTrakr free?
PumpTrakr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scale or PumpTrakr?
PumpTrakr is rated higher. Scale averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while PumpTrakr averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Scale or PumpTrakr have ads?
Neither Scale nor PumpTrakr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scale or PumpTrakr?
Scale ships an update every 3 months, and PumpTrakr every 2 months. Most recently, Scale was updated on November 2, 2026 and PumpTrakr on November 3, 2026.

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