The latest articles on DEV Community by Noé Fortes (@no_fortes_2c9f7698569068). https://dev.to/no_fortes_2c9f7698569068 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3744347%2F84dc19e0-11ad-4a0c-b96d-016f0a2c9450.png https://dev.to/no_fortes_2c9f7698569068 en Noé Fortes Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:02:03 +0000 https://dev.to/no_fortes_2c9f7698569068/i-created-a-free-app-that-reads-the-weight-from-any-scale-via-a-photo-so-you-dont-have-to-type-it-2iin https://dev.to/no_fortes_2c9f7698569068/i-created-a-free-app-that-reads-the-weight-from-any-scale-via-a-photo-so-you-dont-have-to-type-it-2iin <p>Anyone who tracks their weight knows the biggest hassle is having to open an app and manually enter the number. We usually end up forgetting or just get unmotivated.</p> <p>To solve this, I developed ScanMyScale (<a href="https://www.scanmyscale.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.scanmyscale.com</a>).</p> <p>The concept is straightforward: hop on any scale (analog or digital) and take a photo of the display from within the app. The app recognizes the weight and creates a weight history.</p> <p>Simple, because weight is the only parameter that really matters. If the weight is off, your protocol is wrong and something must be adjusted.</p> <p>The project is a PWA (it runs directly in your mobile browser, so there's no need to download it from the Play Store or App Store), and manual entry is 100% optional if you prefer taking a photo.</p> <p>The app is new, and I’d love to get your feedback on usability, the accuracy of the display reading, and anything else you think could be improved!</p> buildinpublic mobile showdev webdev