# Happy Scale vs PopWeight

The clearest difference is rating: Happy Scale at 4.9 against PopWeight's 3.8. Happy Scale also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (58K vs 23). PopWeight's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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 PopWeight sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Happy Scale holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happy Scale has 58K ratings behind it against 23, 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 72% of PopWeight's.

Happy Scale ships an update weekly, PopWeight every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Scale | PopWeight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-scale/id532430574/reviews)** | [3.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popweight/id539959188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **58K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **91.5% of reviews** | 72.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **8.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Front Pocket Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/425877766) | [STY Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668785766) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Scale

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

**Currently charting:** #183 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


### PopWeight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popweight/id539959188)

Easily monitor your weight and body fat percentage with a visually appealing interface. This app allows direct input over graphs, pinch-to-zoom functionality, and BMI calculation. It integrates with Apple Health and offers secure passcode protection.

**Highlights:** Track weight and body fat percentage, BMI calculation, Apple Health integration, CSV import/export, Passcode and Touch ID protection, Unit selection (kg/lb, cm/inch)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme: Macaron | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme: Turquoise | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme: Deep Sea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme: Old Time | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme: Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme: Peach | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme: Cherry Pink | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme: Mint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme: Chocolat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme: Outer Space | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Scale free?

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

### Is PopWeight free?

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

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

Happy Scale is rated higher. Happy Scale averages 4.9 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while PopWeight averages 3.8 from 23 ratings.

### Do Happy Scale or PopWeight have ads?

Neither Happy Scale nor PopWeight shows ads.

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

Happy Scale ships an update weekly, and PopWeight every 2 months. Most recently, Happy Scale was updated on September 26, 2026 and PopWeight on June 11, 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.*