Comparison

Soehnle MyScale vs Lighten

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

Head to head
About

Soehnle MyScale

Features
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Do you want to keep an eye on your bodyโ€™s values such as weight, fat, water, muscle percentage or BMI? Want to lose weight, build muscle or simply get in shape? With the new Soehnle MyScale app, you can always keep track of your bodyโ€™s values and view them on your smartphone at any time. This is how we support you in achieving your fitness goals. Thanks to the Bluetooth connection to our Soehnle Connect scales, your health values are easily and simply transferred to your smartphone in the app. INTUITIVE OPERATION A modern design concept makes the app easy and uncomplicated to use. MONITOR AND ANALYSE YOUR BODY DATA The Soehnle MyScale app shows you not only your weight but also your fat, water and muscle percentage as well as BMI and calorie requirements. This data is analysed by the app and then evaluated. A simple and clear graphical representation of the values gives you a clear overview of your development on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. SET YOURSELF GOALS The goal setting feature allows you to set a specific weight goal and track your progress. SHARE YOUR PROGRESS You can easily export your progress and email it to your fitness coach or doctor. DATA TRANSFER TO APPLE HEALTH The compatibility of the app with Apple Health enables - with your consent - a seamless transfer of some values to these apps. FULL DATA CONTROL AND SECURITY The app only requires the most necessary access rights to your smartphone and the data is stored within the EU. You can also use the Soehnle MyScale app locally without opening a user account and therefore without storing the data in the cloud. This way only you keep control of your data. CONNECT YOUR SOEHNLE CONNECT SCALE WITH THE APP The following scales can be connected to the app: โ€ข Body analysis scale Shape Sense Connect 50 โ€ข Body analysis scale Shape Sense Connect 100 โ€ข Body analysis scale Shape Sense Connect 200 โ€ข Digital bathroom scale Style Sense Connect 100 (can only measure weight, no body analysis) You can find more information, including a compatibility list, on the Soehnle website at: www.soehnle.de

About

Lighten

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With the help of AI, you can now have guided sessions that go beyond standard meditation. Each one begins with a personalized reflection of your thoughts, then gently transitions into a guided meditation. No teacher required. Features: - AI-generated sessions that combine reflection and meditation - Designed to bring calm, clarity, and relief - Options to choose your preferred duration and meditation type - A built-in journal to note down your thoughts - Privacy-first design: your entries are stored on your device and never sold Disclaimer: Sessions are generated by AI and may not always be perfect. Use your common sense, and let me know if you notice anything odd. Use of this app is subject to the Terms of Use: https://drive.proton.me/urls/3FG4ETCT9G#71mMdjUFq4Js

Screenshots

Soehnle MyScale4 screens
Lighten4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soehnle MyScale at none against Lighten's 3. Lighten's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Lighten sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Soehnle MyScale asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soehnle MyScale ships an update every 5 weeks, Lighten every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Soehnle MyScale versus Lighten: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoehnle MyScaleLighten
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size74 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeifheit AGCyriel de Ceuninck van Capelle

In-app purchases

None

Soehnle MyScale

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Lighten

One-time3
  • 5 meditation sessions$2.99
  • 15 meditation sessions$7.99
  • 50 meditation sessions$24.99

Questions

Is Soehnle MyScale free?
Soehnle MyScale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lighten free?
Lighten is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Soehnle MyScale or Lighten have ads?
Neither Soehnle MyScale nor Lighten shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soehnle MyScale or Lighten?
Soehnle MyScale ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lighten every 4 weeks. Most recently, Soehnle MyScale was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lighten on October 28, 2026.

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