Comparison

Scale vs CattleBoard

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

CattleBoard

Features
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CattleBoard puts the power back in the hands of cattle producers. Get real-time visibility into packer cash bids being offered across the country, all submitted anonymously by fellow ranchers and feedlot operators. KEY FEATURES: ANONYMOUS BID SHARING • View cash bids from major packers like Tyson, Cargill, JBS, and National Beef • Submit bids you receive without revealing your identity • See live weight and dressed weight prices • Filter bids by region: Southwest, Plains, Midwest, and West REGIONAL PRICE HEATMAP • Instantly see which regions are paying the most • Track 7-day, 30-day, and 6-month price trends • Compare bid activity across different areas • Make informed decisions about where to market your cattle INTERACTIVE PRICE CHARTS • View weekly average prices from submitted bids • Tap charts to see exact prices and bid counts • Switch between 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year views • Track both live weight and dressed weight averages BREAKEVEN CALCULATOR • Project your profit or loss before selling • Enter purchase price, weight, feed costs, and more • Accounts for death loss percentage • See your cost of gain and breakeven price instantly PUSH NOTIFICATIONS • Get alerts when new bids are posted • Filter notifications by your region • Never miss a market opportunity WHY CATTLEBOARD? The cattle market has long favored the packer side of the equation. CattleBoard levels the playing field by letting producers share market intelligence with each other. When you know what your neighbor is being offered, you can negotiate better. All bids are user-submitted and anonymous. CattleBoard does not verify bids independently. Use this information as one tool in your marketing decisions. SUBSCRIPTION • 30-day free trial for all new users • $4.99/month after trial ends • Cancel anytime Privacy Policy URL: https://cattle-market-watch.replit.app/privacy Terms of Use URL: https://cattle-market-watch.replit.app/terms Built by producers, for producers. Download CattleBoard today and take control of your cattle marketing.

Screenshots

Scale4 screens
CattleBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scale at none against CattleBoard's 1. CattleBoard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CattleBoard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Scale asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scale ships an update every 3 months, CattleBoard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on June 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Scale versus CattleBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScaleCattleBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (14 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScale-Tec Ltd.Justin Massey

In-app purchases

None

Scale

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CattleBoard

Subscriptions1
  • CattleBoard Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Scale free?
Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CattleBoard free?
CattleBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scale or CattleBoard have ads?
Neither Scale nor CattleBoard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scale or CattleBoard?
Scale ships an update every 3 months, and CattleBoard every 2 days. Most recently, Scale was updated on June 23, 2026 and CattleBoard on September 14, 2026.

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