Comparison

Happy Scale vs Progress Pics

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

Head to head
About

Happy Scale

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
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Dieting is hard enough. But when you work hard, hop on the scale, and see a number that’s higher than yesterday? Well, that’s just not fair! It’s time to tame the scale! Happy Scale helps you make sense of the frustrating ups and downs of weigh-ins by using mathematical analysis to make sense of your scale weights. You’ll: • understand your true trend, • take the sting out of plateaus, and • be able to predict what you’ll weigh for an upcoming event • SEE YOUR TRUE PROGRESS: Happy Scale uses sophisticated math to learn the true trend of your progress. You can see what you’re really losing each week. • NO MORE PLATEAUS: Use the moving average progress tracking options to see steady progress every day! • SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE: Have a lot to lose? Break your weight loss goal into small, incremental milestone goals so you can focus on short-term, achievable goals! • THE PERFECT SUPPLEMENT: Use this app in conjunction with other popular apps. Weight entries can be automatically imported from apps that support exporting to the Apple Health app, and Happy Scale will export all your weights to Apple Health so other apps can see them. • IMAGINE YOUR SUCCESS: See predictions about what you’ll weigh in the future if you keep up your current trends, and set commitment goals for yourself! • KNOW YOUR NUMBERS: Our new BMI calculator shows you exactly where you stand and what weight ranges you need to hit for different health categories. No more guessing if you’re almost there! • WORKS ON ALL YOUR DEVICES: Seamlessly sync between your iPhone and iPad! So, have your previous diets failed because you lost motivation? Try Happy Scale today and join thousands of users who use this app to TAME THE SCALE! ------------------ This app optionally integrates with Apple Health. It is an opt-in feature that’s accessible from the Settings menu. ------------------ If you purchase a monthly or yearly subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Your account will automatically be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription unless you disable auto-renew. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://happyscale.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://happyscale.com/terms

About

Progress Pics

Capture and compare your body transformation with private progress photos. Track weight, measurements, and visualize your journey with side-by-side comparisons and time-lapses. Designed for privacy and consistency, it helps you see undeniable proof of your progress.

Highlights
  • Private body photo tracking
  • Before & after comparisons
  • Time-lapse video creation
  • Weight and measurement logging
  • AI body fat estimation (Pro)
  • Customizable themes
  • Smart reminders
Features
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Your transformation deserves more than a forgotten camera roll. Progress Pics - Body Tracker is the private body tracker built for people who actually show up. Capture progress photos, compare before and after, and watch your body transformation unfold week by week, rep by rep. No social feed. No public uploads. No noise. Just you, your timeline, and undeniable proof you're changing. FOR EVERY GOAL • Weight loss: see the change the scale hides • Muscle gain: track every centimeter of growth • Body recomposition: same weight, new physique • Gym progress: turn months of work into visible results • Cuts, bulks, lean phases: document the full cycle BEFORE & AFTER, INSTANTLY Side-by-side photo comparisons in one tap. Pick any two check-ins, week one vs week twelve, day one vs today, and share or save the proof. Built-in time-lapse turns your full journey into a single, scroll-stopping reel. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your body, your data. Everything is stored locally first. Lock the app behind Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN. One-tap blur mode hides every photo instantly. Optional encrypted cloud backup if you want it, never required, never shared. PHYSIQUE TRACKING THAT GOES DEEPER • AI-powered body fat estimates from your photos (Pro) • Weight, measurements, and check-in logging • Custom tags for phases, programs, and goals • Multi-angle capture: front, back, left, right • Notes and reflections on every check-in STAY CONSISTENT Smart reminders nudge you on your schedule, daily, weekly, or your own cadence. Streaks, goals, and milestone achievements make consistency feel like a game you're winning. PREMIUM, DARK, AND DESIGNED FOR YOU A modern dark interface built for the gym, the bathroom mirror, and everywhere your transformation actually happens. Customizable themes. Smooth, fast, ad-free. PROGRESS PICS - BODY TRACKER PRO Unlock everything: • AI body fat estimation • Unlimited check-ins and comparisons • Time-lapse export in HD • Cloud backup and multi-device sync • Advanced charts, trends, and insights • All premium themes Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE PROGRESS PICS - BODY TRACKER "The mirror lies. The scale lies. Photos don't." Whether you're 12 weeks into your first cut, two years into a lean bulk, or just starting today, Progress Pics - Body Tracker gives you the one tool that proves the work is paying off. Download free. Start your before today. Your after is already on the way. SUPPORT & LINKS Privacy Policy: https://progresspics.me/privacy Terms of Use: https://progresspics.me/terms

Screenshots

Happy Scale4 screens
Progress Pics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Progress Pics at free with in-app purchases against Happy Scale's subscription. Happy Scale's advantage is ratings volume (58K vs 1) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Happy Scale sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Progress Pics sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Happy Scale against 5.0 for Progress Pics. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happy Scale has 58K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Happy Scale ships an update every 11 days, Progress Pics every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Happy Scale versus Progress Pics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHappy ScaleProgress Pics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (58K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings58K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB66 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFront Pocket Software LLCLucas Howlett

Customer experience

Happy Scale

All ratings58,079 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews724 reviews
Positive91.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative6.8%

Progress Pics

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Happy Scale

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Reminders don't work for some users

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Progress Pics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Happy Scale

Subscriptions2
  • Happy Scale Deluxe (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Happy Scale Deluxe (Yearly)7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time6
  • Tip $1$0.99
  • Tip $3$2.99
  • Tip $5$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Tip $10$9.99
  • Happy Scale Premium (Lifetime)$39.99
  • Happy Scale Deluxe (Lifetime)$39.99
3 purchases

Progress Pics

Subscriptions3
  • Progress Pics Pro (Weekly)7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Progress Pics Pro (Month)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Progress Pics Pro (Annual)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Happy Scale free?
Happy Scale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Progress Pics free?
Progress Pics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Happy Scale or Progress Pics?
Progress Pics is rated higher. Happy Scale averages 4.9 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Progress Pics averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Happy Scale or Progress Pics have ads?
Neither Happy Scale nor Progress Pics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Happy Scale or Progress Pics?
Happy Scale ships an update every 11 days, and Progress Pics every 5 weeks. Most recently, Happy Scale was updated on October 16, 2026 and Progress Pics on October 1, 2026.

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