Comparison

Scale vs American Scale

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

Head to head
About

Scale

This tool simplifies scaling and unit conversions for creators. It offers a vast library of scales and units, allowing for seamless adjustments and precise calculations. Customize the interface to match your workflow and focus on your projects.

Highlights
  • Extensive database of scales and units
  • Customizable scales and units
  • Imperial and metric conversions
  • Fractional and decimal rounding
  • Conversion history
  • Customizable buttons
Features
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Build models and other scaled objects faster and more accurately with Scale-o-Tron. Model builders, architects, tabletop gamers, doll makers, train enthusiasts, sculptors, set designers, and anyone else who builds to scale can focus on their craft instead of on conversions. Features: • Convert from any scale and unit to any other scale and unit. You are not limited to converting from 1:1. • Mix scales and units in a calculation; Scale-o-Tron handles the conversions. • A large library of common scales, organized for quick access, plus your own custom scales. • Metric and imperial units, including historical units for old schematics and literature. • Fine control over numerical precision and display. Fraction rounding keeps imperial measurements practical. • Customize and save as many calculator layouts as you like, each suited to a type of project. • Adjust button and display size to your preference. Whether you build from scratch or from kits, Scale-o-Tron keeps your project accurate and lets you focus on the build. Visit the website to learn how Scale-o-Tron can help with your projects.

About

American Scale

This application connects to a compatible weigh-in scale to display weight readings remotely. It automatically detects nearby scales, allowing users to select and switch between them. The app supports both pounds and kilograms and includes a feature to zero the scale.

Highlights
  • Remote weight reading
  • Automatic scale recognition
  • Switch between multiple scales
  • Display weight in lbs and Kg
  • Zero scale function
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American Scale works with our model weigh-in scale and allows you to read the weight remotely. Weight scales around you are automatically recognized, you can choose which scale connect to and easily switch between them. American Scale can show the weight in lbs and in Kg and zero your scale by the means of a button.

Screenshots

Scale4 screens
American Scale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scale at 67% against American Scale's 0%. Scale also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). American Scale's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

American Scale is free to download; Scale costs $4.99 up front. 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, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Scale's written reviews are positive against 0% of American Scale's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scale ships an update every 8 days, American Scale every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scale versus American Scale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScaleAmerican Scale
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMizmovac, IncAmerican Scale CO.

Customer experience

Scale

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

American Scale

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scale

No in-app purchases

None

American Scale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scale free?
Scale costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is American Scale free?
American Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scale or American Scale?
Scale is rated higher. Scale averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while American Scale averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Scale or American Scale have ads?
Neither Scale nor American Scale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scale or American Scale?
Scale ships an update every 8 days, and American Scale every 4 months. Most recently, Scale was updated on November 2, 2026 and American Scale on November 3, 2026.

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