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Scale for Grams vs Digital Scale for Grams AI: Same Name, Different Apps
Searchers mix these two up constantly — understandable, given the names. Both use camera AI to estimate an object's weight. The differences that matter: Scale for Grams also runs in any web browser with nothing to install, covers six scan modes instead of one, publishes its pricing, and has an established 4.8★ public rating; Digital Scale for Grams AI is an iPhone/iPad weight scanner with a clean "Data Not Collected" privacy label but no public rating history yet.
Last updated July 10, 2026 · Scale for Grams is our app. Competitor details are from its App Store listing as of that date.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Scale for Grams | Digital Scale for Grams AI |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | AI photo analysis | AI photo analysis |
| Platforms | iOS + any web browser | iPhone / iPad only |
| Web version (no download) | ✓ | — |
| Scan modes | Weight · calories · count · size · plant · currency | Weight scanning |
| Public App Store rating | 4.8★ (1,250+ ratings) | No rating overview yet |
| Pricing published on site | $6.99/wk or $49.99 lifetime | Free + unlisted in-app purchases |
| Privacy label | No third-party ad tracking | "Data Not Collected" |
| Output units | g · kg · lb · oz | g (per listing) |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days on Lifetime (web) | Not advertised |
Choose Scale for Grams if…
- · You want to weigh something right now, in the browser
- · You also want calories, dimensions, counts, plant or coin ID
- · A public rating history matters to you (4.8★, 1,250+)
- · You want published pricing and a 30-day money-back guarantee
Digital Scale for Grams AI may suit you if…
- · You only ever need weight scans, only on iPhone/iPad
- · A "Data Not Collected" privacy label is your top priority
- · You want to try a second opinion next to another estimator
Frequently asked questions
Are Scale for Grams and Digital Scale for Grams AI the same app?
No — they are separate apps from separate developers with very similar names. Both estimate weight from a photo with AI. Scale for Grams (this site) works on iOS and in any web browser and adds calorie, count, size, plant and coin-identification modes; Digital Scale for Grams AI is an iPhone/iPad weight scanner.
Which one should I trust for accuracy?
Both produce estimates, not certified measurements — treat every phone-scale result that way. Scale for Grams estimates are typically within 10–20% for common household items, and it carries a public 4.8★ rating across 1,250+ App Store reviews. Digital Scale for Grams AI had not accumulated enough public ratings for an overview as of July 2026, so there is less independent evidence either way.
Does Digital Scale for Grams AI collect my data?
Its App Store privacy label states "Data Not Collected", which is a genuinely good label — credit where due. Scale for Grams collects only what the service needs to work (your photos for analysis and anonymous identifiers; optional Google sign-in) and is monetized by subscriptions rather than advertising. Full details are in our privacy policy.
Can I use either app without installing anything?
Only Scale for Grams: it runs as a web app at scaleforgrams.com with 2 free scans a day — photograph an object in your browser and get grams, kilograms, pounds and ounces. Digital Scale for Grams AI is available exclusively through the Apple App Store.
Try the one that runs in your browser
Photograph any object and get its estimated weight in grams, kg, lbs and oz — 2 free scans a day, no install.
Weigh something with a photo