Comparison

Headsight vs Scale

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

Head to head
About

Headsight

This application allows users to download and install the latest software for compatible Headsight controllers, ensuring access to new features. It also facilitates sending diagnostic log files to support for troubleshooting assistance.

Highlights
  • Download controller software
  • Install latest features
  • Send diagnostic logs
  • Support for Horizon controllers
  • Support for Truesight2 controllers
Features
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The Headsight - Techlink App is a counterpart to the Horizon and Truesight2 controllers from Headsight, Inc. It may be used to download and install new controller software – allowing you to have the latest features and functionality. The Techlink App may also be used to send diagnostic log files to the Headsight support team if you need assistance with your product. Techlink now supports both the Horizon and Truesight2 controllers version 2.4.0 and later.

About

Scale

This app helps farmers track harvest data directly from the field. It allows users to view yield totals, manage inventory, monitor truck loads, and track storage capacity using Bluetooth connectivity. Integrates with scale indicators and offers remote scale management.

Highlights
  • Record infinite yield totals
  • Manage truck inventory and loads
  • Track storage capacity
  • View load location coordinates
  • Multiple grain cart support
  • Automatic data sync to web portal
  • Remote scale management
Features
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REAP helps farmers track harvest information directly from the field. REAP pairs with the POINT® scale indicator to view yield totals, manage inventory, track truck loads and monitor storage capacity. Long range Bluetooth® wireless technology allows multiple users to receive live weight readings directly from the grain cart up to 1000 feet away. Features: -Record an infinite number of yield totals from the field. -Know the current inventory of your trucks - reconcile your truck loads and never overload or underload a truck again. -Track storage totals and current capacities. -View location coordinates of loads and unloads (requires GPS accessory) -Conversion to dry bushel through moisture integrations. -Multiple grain cart support to stay connected with all activities in the field. -Operator names let you know who is operating a grain cart and who made the record. -Loads collected in the REAP app are synced automatically with the REAP web portal to manage and generate the reports you need back at the office. -Change the selected Grain Cart, Field, Truck, and Destination from the seat of the combine. -Remotely see and tare the scale on the grain cart up to 1000 feet away. -Edit a load record directly from the field or from the web portal. -Pairs with your POINT scale indicator via Bluetooth® wireless technology. -Add the PROX™ harvest sensor to automate load transfer recognition and data recording. -Supports integrations with the John Deere Operations Center.

Screenshots

Headsight4 screens
Scale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Headsight at 5.0 against Scale's 4.6. Scale's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Headsight holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scale has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Headsight ships an update every 11 months, Scale every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Headsight versus Scale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeadsightScale
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings110 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrecision Planting, LLCScale-Tec

Customer experience

Headsight

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

Scale

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Headsight

No in-app purchases

None

Scale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Headsight free?
Headsight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scale free?
Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Headsight or Scale?
Headsight is rated higher. Headsight averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Scale averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.
Do Headsight or Scale have ads?
Neither Headsight nor Scale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Headsight or Scale?
Headsight ships an update every 11 months, and Scale every 2 months. Most recently, Headsight was updated on September 17, 2026 and Scale on September 23, 2026.

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