# Happy Scale vs Scale

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scale at free with in-app purchases against Happy Scale's subscription. Scale also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Happy Scale's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Scale sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Scale sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Happy Scale's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scale's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Happy Scale ships an update weekly, Scale every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Scale | Scale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-scale/id532430574/reviews)** | [4.4 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-weight-tracker/id1604621158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **58K** | 121 |
| Positive reviews | 91.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Front Pocket Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/425877766) | [Sadah Software Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/460047429) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Scale

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

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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


### Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-weight-tracker/id1604621158)

Easily monitor your body weight and BMI with this intuitive application. It offers personalized reminders, historical data visualization, and customizable themes and icons to enhance your tracking experience.

**Highlights:** BMI Calculator, Daily Weight Reminders, Weight History & Charts, Customizable Themes, App Icon Selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Scale free?

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

### Is Scale free?

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

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

Happy Scale is rated higher. Happy Scale averages 4.9 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Scale averages 4.4 from 121 ratings.

### Do Happy Scale or Scale have ads?

Scale shows ads; Happy Scale does not.

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

Happy Scale ships an update weekly, and Scale every 2 weeks. Most recently, Happy Scale was updated on September 27, 2026 and Scale on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*