# i vs Scale

The clearest difference is rating: Scale at 4.1 against i's 2.4. Scale also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 14 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scale holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 14 respectively.

i ships an update every 14 months, Scale every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | Scale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-scale/id926099803/reviews) | **[4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-tec-point/id1436986874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Qingying Electronic Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/926099802) | [Scale-Tec Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137658395) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-scale/id926099803)

Transform your microscope into a digital one using your phone and a special adapter. Capture images with embedded scale bars and annotations, then easily share them with others.

**Highlights:** Capture digital micrographs, Support magnification up to 5 objectives, Scale-bar embedding and calibration, Stamp remarks, date/time, magnification, Direct email and message sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-tec-point/id1436986874)

This app acts as a remote display and support tool for compatible weighing devices. View live weight readings, zero or tare scales, and adjust display settings. It also facilitates direct connection with the support team for remote diagnosis and troubleshooting.

**Highlights:** Remote scale display via Bluetooth, Live weight readings up to 1000 ft, Remote zero and tare functions, Scale calibration and settings adjustment, Live chat with support, Remote support sessions, Firmware update notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

i 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, i or Scale?

Scale is rated higher. i averages 2.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Scale averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do i or Scale have ads?

Neither i nor Scale shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or Scale?

i ships an update every 14 months, and Scale every 3 months. Most recently, i was updated on June 1, 2026 and Scale on June 23, 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.*