A Real Scale – Review
By App Type: Uncategorized
Our rating: 
By: BahnTech
Version #: 1.0
Date Released: 2010-02-03
Developer:
Price: 0.99
User Rating:
Loading...
I give credit where credit is due and A Real Scale is a unique and useful app. Granted, there are only a few items that could fit on the iPhone or iPod touch that could fit the weight and size limitations of the app, but it was available for measuring an envelope for postage purposes. A pretty useful feature if it matches up correctly with the post office scale.
Of course, the original $.99 price is only the beginning. The app contains a bunch of tools that can only be activated for additional fees. They use the scale to reel you in then they keep fishing. Additional apps that come with the scale include a battery meter, a flashlight of various colors, a ruler, a protractor (which is for measuring angles) and an accelerometer. Additional apps for a fee include a GPS, and a weather station among others.
The app can measure in both grams and ounces. It comes with both text and video instructions for using it, so its easy to get started.
A nice feature that could be included with this app would be the ability to measure things from both portrait the landscape. Currently, the app only works in landscape mode.
In short, this is one of those many-in-one apps that offers the unique option of a scale.
Quick Take
Value:Medium.
Would I Buy Again:Ambivalently, yes.
Learning Curve:Low for most stuff. High for the scale.
Who Is It For:Handy people.
What I Like:Good idea. Lots of stuff included.
What I Don't Like:Paying for the extra capabilities.
Final Statement:A Real Scale needs more weight to it.
