Comparison

Scale vs MACH Control

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

MACH Control

Features
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Command autonomous off-road vehicles from your mobile device. Mission Control provides an intuitive and powerful interface for monitoring and directing autonomous off-road vehicles. Whether managing a single vehicle or an entire fleet, stay informed and in control. Boundary Definition — Define operational areas by drawing field boundaries manually or recording them directly from a vehicle as it traverses the perimeter. Automated Job Planning — Generate optimized routes based on defined field boundaries. Real-Time Monitoring — Track vehicle progress whether connected directly or reporting remotely over IoT, giving visibility across the entire operation from one place. Requires compatible autonomous vehicle hardware and connectivity.

Screenshots

Scale4 screens
MACH Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

Scale and MACH Control are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Scale versus MACH Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScaleMACH Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (14 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScale-TecMACH. ACQUISITION, INC.

In-app purchases

None

Scale

No in-app purchases

None

MACH Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scale free?
Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MACH Control free?
MACH Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scale or MACH Control have ads?
Neither Scale nor MACH Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scale or MACH Control?
Scale ships an update every 3 months, and MACH Control every 3 months. Most recently, Scale was updated on October 10, 2026 and MACH Control on October 24, 2026.

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