# Watch Weight vs Simple Scale

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Scale at none against Watch Weight's 1. Simple Scale also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (59% vs 47%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Watch Weight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Scale asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Watch Weight against 4.3 for Simple Scale. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Scale has 237 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Watch Weight's written reviews are positive against 59% of Simple Scale's.

Watch Weight ships an update every 4 months, Simple Scale monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watch Weight | Simple Scale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-weight-daily-tracker/id894352882/reviews) | **[4.3 (237 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scale-weight-tracker-app/id1190392855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **237** |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | **58.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yogasoft Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/827568900) | [Build Context LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Watch Weight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-weight-daily-tracker/id894352882)

Easily record and visualize your bodyweight using your Apple Watch or iOS device. This app offers a simple interface to log daily measurements and view trends in charts or lists, with data syncing to the Health app.

**Highlights:** Daily weight logging, Apple Watch app for entry, Weight data charts, List view of entries, Syncs with Health app, Export data to email

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Weight Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


### Simple Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scale-weight-tracker-app/id1190392855)

Easily record and visualize your weight progress with this beautifully designed app. Track your journey with instant graphs and access free backup and restore options. Seamlessly integrate with your Health App for a comprehensive view of your health data.

**Highlights:** Easy weight recording, Instant progress graphing, Short-term and long-term progress visualization, Free Facebook/Google backup and restore, Health App integration, Import existing weights

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📈 Tracks weight progress
- 🚫 No ads or gimmicks
- 📊 Provides a graph
- 💯 Delivers what it promises

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App won't open
- 🐛 Stuck on logo screen
- 📉 Lost all information
- ❌ Doesn't show total weight lost
- ❌ Cannot enter past dates

**Reported bugs**

- App does not open
- App displays logo and purple screen
- App won't go past the purple logo screen
- App doesn't get past the logo
- App doesn't work anymore

**Requested features**

- Add groups for tracking with friends/family
- Add an average weight score
- Allow entering past dates
- Sync to HealthKit
- Update for big screen iPhones (e.g., iPhone 11 Pro Max with NOTCH)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watch Weight free?

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

### Is Simple Scale free?

Simple Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Watch Weight or Simple Scale?

Simple Scale is rated higher. Watch Weight averages 4.2 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Simple Scale averages 4.3 from 237 ratings.

### Do Watch Weight or Simple Scale have ads?

Neither Watch Weight nor Simple Scale shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Watch Weight or Simple Scale?

Watch Weight ships an update every 4 months, and Simple Scale monthly. Most recently, Watch Weight was updated on November 1, 2026 and Simple Scale on October 26, 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.*