Weight. vs Simple Scale
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Weight.
Easily record your weight, BMI, and body goals with this straightforward app. It offers fast data entry, progress journaling, and visual reports. Secure your data with passcode or biometric authentication and sync with Apple's Health app.
- Fast weight recording (Kg, Lbs, Stones)
- BMI and body goal tracking
- Progress diary and pattern spotting
- Data reports and visualizations
- Passcode/biometric data security
- Apple Health app synchronization
- Data export to spreadsheet
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The fastest and simplest way to track and journal your Weight, BMI and body goals. - No online service to sign up for - No Ads - No nudges to share your data - No subscription - Always free Just simple, secure, fast Weight recording. - Fast capture of weight information in Kg, Lbs, or Stones and Lbs. - All your data at a glance - Keep a diary of your progress so you can spot patterns showing what worked and what didn’t. - Reports and visualisations of your data - Secure your data with a passcode, Touch ID or Face ID. - Set a template for diary entries - Set and track goals - Secure your data with a passcode, touch or face ID - Synchronise Height and Weight data with Apples Health App - Dark Mode - Export your data to a spreadsheet
Simple Scale
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Whether you're looking to lose more fat or build muscle, Simple Scale gives you an easy way to keep track of your progress. Set reminders to track your weight at the same time daily for consistent measurement. View trends at a glance or in detail. Key in your weight in seconds. -- With thanks to Vecteezy and Freepik for their images -- https://www.freepik.com/vectors/clouds Clouds vector created by vectorjuice - www.freepik.com https://www.vecteezy.com/free-vector/icons Icons Vectors by Vecteezy https://www.vecteezy.com/free-vector/cartoon Cartoon Vectors by Vecteezy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Scale at none against Weight.'s 3. Simple Scale also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Weight. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Scale asks for nothing beyond the download.
Weight. ships an update every 5 weeks, Simple Scale every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Weight. | Simple Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (139 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 139 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RGB Consulting Limited | Anirudh Baliga |
Bugs and requests
Weight.
Reported bugs
12 issues- Deletes or doesn't save entries
- Erases previous day's weight
- Goal setting not working correctly
- Passcode not working
- App crashes on iOS 9
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- Goal weight saved .1 lbs higher
- Rounds figures up or down randomly
- Resets to kg instead of lbs
- Crashes when turning on reminders
- Crashes when setting up goal weight and reminders
- Cannot make an entry, only click ads
- Numbers saved are wrong
Requested features
12 requests- Allow multiple users
- Compare progress side by side
- Set weight goals
- Add passcode lock
- Add edit or delete button
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- Add graphs or charts
- Add dieting information
- Export data to Excel
- Add notes to entries
- Allow exact time and date entry
- Line chat feature
- Dark mode option
Simple Scale
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Weight.
- A small tip$0.99
- A medium tip$1.99
- A large tip$4.99
Simple Scale
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Weight. free?
Is Simple Scale free?
Do Weight. or Simple Scale have ads?
Which is updated more often, Weight. or Simple Scale?
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