Scale vs Datamars PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Datamars PRO
This app simplifies farm management by connecting Tru-Test devices and livestock data. It allows for live recording, session management, cloud syncing, and instant sharing of data to support informed decision-making and improve farm productivity.
- Connect Tru-Test devices
- Live weight recording
- Manage weigh sessions
- Cloud sync for offline work
- Instant data sharing
- Support for NAIT and NLIS
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Welcome to smarter farming, simplified. Datamars Pro connects your Tru-Test devices and livestock data in one powerful app, built to make every task on-farm easier, faster, and more informed. From downloading session files to viewing real-time insights, Datamars Pro gives you visibility and control, wherever you are. Key features • Connect to your Tru-Test devices Pair your Tru-Test weigh scale indicators and EID readers for seamless setup, configuration, and live data transfer. • Live recording Record weights in real time with your S3 Indicator, keeping data accurate and instantly available. • Record and view sessions View, manage, and organize your weigh sessions — right from your phone. Access individual animal records, averages, and trends to make data-driven decisions. • Sync sessions with the cloud Automatically upload your sessions to Datamars Livestock when connected to the internet. Work offline and sync later when coverage returns. • Share sessions instantly Send session files via email, text, or other apps — or share directly with your team, advisors, or supported national livestock traceability programs. • Streamlined experience A modern, reliable interface designed for simplicity and speed in any environment. Supported national livestock traceability programs • New Zealand – Send registrations and animal movements directly to NAIT. • Australia – Send animal movements for producers, agents, and saleyards directly to NLIS. Compatible Tru-Test devices • XRS2i / XRS2 / SRS2i / SRS2 EID Stick Readers • XRP2i EID Panel Readers • XR5000 / ID5000 /JR5000 Weigh Scale Indicators • EziWeigh7i Weigh Scale Indicator • S3 Weigh Scale Indicator Every feature of Datamars Pro is designed to help secure the future of the farm. By connecting accurate on-farm data with cloud-based insights, farmers can make confident, data-driven choices that improve productivity, protect resources, and support the long-term sustainability of their operations — for today and for the next generation. Because smarter insights make stronger herds. Learn more → livestock.datamars.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scale at 4.1 against Datamars PRO's 2.3. Scale also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 3). Datamars PRO's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scale holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively.
Scale ships an update every 3 months, Datamars PRO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scale | Datamars PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (14 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scale-Tec | Datamars SA |
Customer experience
Scale
Datamars PRO
In-app purchases
Scale
No in-app purchases
Datamars PRO
No in-app purchases
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