# Scale for grams vs Visual Multi Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Scale for grams at none against Visual Multi Timer's shown. Scale for grams also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Visual Multi Timer's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 16) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scale for grams sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Visual Multi Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Scale for grams against 4.7 for Visual Multi Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Multi Timer has 142 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scale for grams ships an update every 6 days, Visual Multi Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scale for grams | Visual Multi Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-for-grams-photoscale/id6443655555/reviews) | [4.7 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-multi-timer-timus/id6461119151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **142** |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Paciello](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551514059) | [HAPPUS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669465739) |

## What reviewers say

### Scale for grams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-for-grams-photoscale/id6443655555)

Estimate the weight of food and objects using advanced AI by simply taking a photo. No physical scale is needed to get instant weight estimates for calorie tracking, meal planning, cooking, or weighing packages.

**Highlights:** Instant AI-powered weight estimation, Works with any food or object, Metric and imperial unit support, History tracking, No physical scale required, Faster than traditional weighing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All access | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| All access | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $12.99 | one-time |


### Visual Multi Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-multi-timer-timus/id6461119151)

This app helps you manage multiple tasks simultaneously with customizable timers. It offers pre-made templates for various activities like cooking, workouts, and productivity, along with extensive personalization options. Stay on track with features like Live Activities and widgets.

**Highlights:** Multiple timers running simultaneously, Multi-step timer creation, Extensive template gallery, Customizable timer appearance, Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration, Homescreen widgets, Shortcut Actions support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Quarterly | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime v2 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Fully customizable timers
- 💡 Option to pause timer
- 💡 Impressive alarm choices
- 💡 Alarm rings on silent/with music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Amateurish sounds
- 👎 Confusing user interface
- 👎 Not intuitive
- 👎 No vibration when silent
- 👎 Cannot set custom seconds (intervals of 5s)

**Reported bugs**

- No vibration when set to silent

**Requested features**

- Add stopwatch
- macOS app
- Ability to view timer as progress bar on lock screen
- More free programs
- Visual and vibratory alerts separately or combined


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scale for grams free?

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

### Is Visual Multi Timer free?

Visual Multi Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scale for grams or Visual Multi Timer?

Scale for grams and Visual Multi Timer are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 16 and 142 ratings respectively.

### Do Scale for grams or Visual Multi Timer have ads?

Visual Multi Timer shows ads; Scale for grams does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scale for grams or Visual Multi Timer?

Scale for grams ships an update every 6 days, and Visual Multi Timer monthly. Most recently, Scale for grams was updated on October 2, 2026 and Visual Multi Timer on October 14, 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.*