Comparison

Scale vs Valero CornNow

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 helps farmers track harvest data directly from the field. It allows users to view yield totals, manage inventory, monitor truck loads, and track storage capacity using Bluetooth connectivity. Integrates with scale indicators and offers remote scale management.

Highlights
  • Record infinite yield totals
  • Manage truck inventory and loads
  • Track storage capacity
  • View load location coordinates
  • Multiple grain cart support
  • Automatic data sync to web portal
  • Remote scale management
Features
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REAP helps farmers track harvest information directly from the field. REAP pairs with the POINT® scale indicator to view yield totals, manage inventory, track truck loads and monitor storage capacity. Long range Bluetooth® wireless technology allows multiple users to receive live weight readings directly from the grain cart up to 1000 feet away. Features: -Record an infinite number of yield totals from the field. -Know the current inventory of your trucks - reconcile your truck loads and never overload or underload a truck again. -Track storage totals and current capacities. -View location coordinates of loads and unloads (requires GPS accessory) -Conversion to dry bushel through moisture integrations. -Multiple grain cart support to stay connected with all activities in the field. -Operator names let you know who is operating a grain cart and who made the record. -Loads collected in the REAP app are synced automatically with the REAP web portal to manage and generate the reports you need back at the office. -Change the selected Grain Cart, Field, Truck, and Destination from the seat of the combine. -Remotely see and tare the scale on the grain cart up to 1000 feet away. -Edit a load record directly from the field or from the web portal. -Pairs with your POINT scale indicator via Bluetooth® wireless technology. -Add the PROX™ harvest sensor to automate load transfer recognition and data recording. -Supports integrations with the John Deere Operations Center.

About

Valero CornNow

This app provides real-time harvest information for growers, connecting your farming operation to your Valero location. Manage your business with access to scale tickets, contracts, bids, futures, and the ability to make offers and sign contracts.

Highlights
  • Real-time harvest information
  • View current bids and market updates
  • Make offers to sell corn
  • Monitor CBOT prices
  • Electronically sign contracts
  • 24/7 access to contract and delivery info
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Real-time harvest information for growers, by Valero CornNow. The Valero CornNow app connects your farming operation to your Valero location, providing actionable information at your fingertips for you to manage and grow your business. See scale tickets, contracts, bids, futures, make offers, and sign contracts. Features of the app include: 1. Check Valero’s current bids and receive market updates and alerts on premium bid programs 2. Make offers to sell corn 3. Monitor CBOT prices 4. Electronically sign corn contracts 5. 24/7 access to contract information and corn deliveries To use the app you will need to follow these steps: 1. Grant access to mobile phone(s) by completing the “Valero Proof of Business Relationship Form for Contracts” (available from your local Valero Grains Buyer) 2. Email the completed form to your local Valero Grain Buyer 3. Install “Valero CornNow” from the Apple App Store 4. Select “Login” and enter your authorized mobile number with area code 5. Enter the code from the text message 6. Create new account by entering an email address and password 7. Enter the code from your email 8. Review and accept the Terms and Conditions 9. Please be sure to enable notifications to receive information from Valero about markets, bid programs, etc. Questions? Contact your local Valero Grain Buyer directly or email CornOriginationTeam@Valero.com if you are interested in becoming a corn supplier. The Valero CornNow app is free, secure, and developed by the industry-leading Bushel platform.

Screenshots

Scale4 screens
Valero CornNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Valero CornNow at 5.0 against Scale's 4.6. Scale's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). 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

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

Valero CornNow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scale has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scale ships an update every 2 months, Valero CornNow every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scale versus Valero CornNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScaleValero CornNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScale-TecValero Marketing and Supply Company

In-app purchases

None

Scale

No in-app purchases

None

Valero CornNow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scale free?
Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Valero CornNow free?
Valero CornNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scale or Valero CornNow?
Valero CornNow is rated higher. Scale averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Valero CornNow averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Scale or Valero CornNow have ads?
Neither Scale nor Valero CornNow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scale or Valero CornNow?
Scale ships an update every 2 months, and Valero CornNow every 5 months. Most recently, Scale was updated on September 23, 2026 and Valero CornNow on September 8, 2026.

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