Comparison

Blade Mag vs Scales

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

Head to head
About

Blade Mag

Explore the world of knives with this publication dedicated to knifemaking, collecting, and industry news. Discover collectible knives, event listings, expert tips, and the latest legislation updates. Stay informed about all aspects of the knife community.

Highlights
  • Coverage of handmade knives and values
  • Industry show and event listings
  • Knife collecting tips from experts
  • Up-to-date knife legislation information
  • Subscription includes current and future issues
Features
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BLADE magazine is the world’s #1 knife publication, covering all aspects of the industry: knifemaking, how-to’s, collecting, legislation and knife rights, and much more. Inside each issue you’ll find: Coverage of the hottest and most collectible handmade knives and their values Complete listings of the industry's most important shows and events Knife collecting tips from the experts The most up-to-date knife legislation info ---SUBSCRIPTION WILL AUTO-RENEW--- The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. You may turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Terms of Use: https://blademag.com/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://blademag.com/privacy

About

Scales

Catalog your knife collection with detailed specifications, purchase history, and personal notes. Track every aspect of your knives, from blade length to handle material. Start for free and upgrade for advanced features like value tracking and multiple photos.

Highlights
  • Catalog knives with photos and specs
  • Track purchase history and value
  • Detailed knife specifications (blade, steel, etc.)
  • Personal notes and reminders
  • Searchable collection database
  • Upgrade for advanced features
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Scales is the ultimate collection tracker for knife enthusiasts. Whether you carry one knife or collect hundreds, Scales keeps everything catalogued, searchable, and always at your fingertips. Track everything that matters. Document your knives with photos, specs, purchase history, current value, and personal notes. Every detail, right where you need it. Built for collectors. Blade length, steel, finish, edge grind, handle material, lock type, weight — Scales speaks your language. Free to start, powerful when you're ready. Get started for free with unlimited knives and essential details. Upgrade to Premium to unlock full specifications, multiple photos, value tracking, parts & materials logging, and more. Your collection. Your vault. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blade Mag at 3.0 against Scales's 1.0. Blade Mag also leads on device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.4). Scales's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, ratings volume 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. Blade Mag sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and Scales sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blade Mag holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Blade Mag versus Scales: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlade MagScales
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCMG West, LLCOrdinary Industries LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Blade Mag

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time9
  • May-20-13$6.99
  • Nov-04-13$6.99
  • Oct-07-13$6.99
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  • Jul-15-13$6.99
  • Oct-21-13$6.99
  • Jun-17-13$6.99
  • Shooters Guide-13$6.99
  • May-06-13$6.99
  • 2026 May$6.99
3 purchases

Scales

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$3.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$24.99

Questions

Is Blade Mag free?
Blade Mag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scales free?
Scales is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blade Mag or Scales?
Blade Mag is rated higher. Blade Mag averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Scales averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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