Comparison

Scale vs RDP Field Survey

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

RDP Field Survey

Capture precise geographic coordinates for field boundaries and obstacles. Export data to design irrigation systems and load designs back into the app for accurate on-site placement. Compatible with external GPS antennas for sub-meter accuracy.

Highlights
  • Capture geographic coordinates
  • Map field boundaries
  • Record obstacles
  • Export data to RDP software
  • Load irrigation designs
  • Sub-meter GPS accuracy
Features
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RDP Field Survey allows you to precisely capture the geographic coordinates of field boundaries and obstacles, and export this data into the Reinke Design Pro (RDP) software for designing a new Reinke irrigation system. Once the design has been completed, it can be loaded back into the app, to facility accurate placement on site. RDP Field Survey is compatible with most external GPS antennas, achieving sub-meter level accuracy.

Screenshots

Scale4 screens
RDP Field Survey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scale at 4.1 against RDP Field Survey's 3.7. Scale also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 3). RDP Field Survey's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, 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

Scale holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scale ships an update every 3 months, RDP Field Survey every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Scale versus RDP Field Survey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScaleRDP Field Survey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (14 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings14 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScale-TecReinke Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Customer experience

Scale

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

RDP Field Survey

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Scale

No in-app purchases

None

RDP Field Survey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scale free?
Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RDP Field Survey free?
RDP Field Survey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scale or RDP Field Survey?
Scale is rated higher. Scale averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while RDP Field Survey averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Scale or RDP Field Survey have ads?
Neither Scale nor RDP Field Survey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scale or RDP Field Survey?
Scale ships an update every 3 months, and RDP Field Survey every 6 months. Most recently, Scale was updated on October 10, 2026 and RDP Field Survey on October 9, 2026.

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