# Happy Scale vs Weight Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Weight Tracker at free with in-app purchases against Happy Scale's subscription. Weight Tracker also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Happy Scale's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (91% vs 64%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Scale sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Weight Tracker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Happy Scale holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happy Scale has 58K ratings behind it against 997, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Happy Scale's written reviews are positive against 64% of Weight Tracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Scale | Weight Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-scale/id532430574/reviews)** | [4.4 (997 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weight-tracker-scelta/id1271098229/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **58K** | 997 |
| Positive reviews | **91.5% of reviews** | 64.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 65 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Front Pocket Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/425877766) | [Joe Waldow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037047208) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-scale/id532430574)

This app helps you understand your weight loss journey by analyzing scale fluctuations. It smooths out daily variations to reveal your true progress, predict future weights, and break down goals into manageable milestones.

**Highlights:** See true progress with mathematical analysis, Smooth out weigh-in fluctuations, Predict future weight, Break down goals into milestones, Integrates with Apple Health, BMI calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Happy Scale Deluxe (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Happy Scale Deluxe (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| Tip $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip $3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip $5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip $10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Happy Scale Premium (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |
| Happy Scale Deluxe (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent weight loss support tool
- 👍 Motivating and engaging to track weight
- 👍 Provides great insights and predictions
- 👍 Smooths out weight fluctuations
- 👍 Breaks down weight loss journey into milestones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Reminders don't work for some users
- 💰 Subscription model is expensive for some

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders don't work for some users

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track body measurements and body fat percentage
- Provide more chart/graph options (60-day, 6-month)
- Add a watch app or complication for easier access
- Implement more celebratory features when reaching goals


### Weight Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weight-tracker-scelta/id1271098229)

This app helps you track weight changes by comparing weekly averages, offering a clearer view of your progress beyond daily fluctuations. It uses data visualization, goal setting, and gamified elements to make weight management motivating and fun.

**Highlights:** Weekly average weight comparison, Linear regression for trend analysis, Goal setting with adherence percentage, Interactive data visualization, Gamified progress with points and achievements, Online leaderboards for competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scelta Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Scelta Pro Annually | $19.99 | per year |
| Scelta Pro Annually | $29.99 | per year |
| Scelta Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Scelta Black Edition Dark Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Losing Weight in "Deep Ocean" | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gain Weight in "Gold is best" | $1.99 | one-time |
| My Weight Diary in Really Red | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weight Tracker in Warp Drive | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip: Cup of Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weight Tracker Scelta Pro | $59.99 | one-time |
| Scelta Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient weight tracking
- 📈 Helpful graphs and data visualization
- 🎮 Gamification elements are motivating
- 🤖 Responsive developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing or complex interface for some users
- 💰 Paid features could be better value
- 🔄 Lack of data import/export or syncing options
- 🕰️ Desire for longer-term historical data

**Reported bugs**

- Watch app crashes on launch
- Weight data not syncing correctly
- Unable to edit or delete past entries

**Requested features**

- Add option to track body fat percentage
- Improve weight goal setting and customization
- Provide more flexible data entry and editing
- Integrate with more third-party health apps
- Expand historical data and trend analysis


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Scale free?

Happy Scale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Weight Tracker free?

Weight Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Happy Scale or Weight Tracker?

Happy Scale is rated higher. Happy Scale averages 4.9 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Weight Tracker averages 4.4 from 997 ratings.

### Do Happy Scale or Weight Tracker have ads?

Neither Happy Scale nor Weight Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Scale or Weight Tracker?

Happy Scale ships an update weekly, and Weight Tracker weekly. Most recently, Happy Scale was updated on September 25, 2026 and Weight Tracker on September 22, 2026.

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