# MapRuler for paper map — This is for use on a paper map

> This is for use on a paper map (iPhone/iPad app by mitsunori oishi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapruler-for-paper-map/id949274313 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [mitsunori oishi](https://appshunter.io/developer/905649994)
- Category: Travel, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-12-30
- Data updated: 2026-05-14
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapruler-for-paper-map/id949274313/reviews.md

## What is MapRuler for paper map?

Mapruler is application to measure the distance of a map in the trip magazines. 
※ Attention: I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the scales.

■ How to use:
・ You set a scale and put iPhone on a map.(Step1)
・ When you drag a scale, a light blue indicator will be displayed.
・ You drag it to the position that you want to measure.(Step2)
・ The measured value are displayed with the "distance" "travel time".
※ When the time required is within one minute, it is displayed with one minute.
・ You can choose speed among 3km/h, 4km/h, 5km/h.
・ The measured value are added when you tap the button "add".
    The result is displayed by a total value.(Step3)
・ When you tap a "reset" button, measured value, an indicator are reset.
・ You can lock a reduced scale with a switch.
Sorry, an advertisement is displayed during unlocking.
・ When you finish application, a total value, measurements, the indicator are reset.

■ Reduced scale setting method
・ The choice of the reduced scale with the picker.
　　Please choose the reduced scale that you want to set among a picker.

・ Input of the reduced scale denominator
　You tap an "input" button. and you tap “scale" button.
　You input a reduced scale denominator, and you tap "Done" button.
　A scale is displayed in a locked state.

・ Input of the distance
　You tap an "input" button. and you tap “distance" button.
　You input distance (m) for 1cm in the map, and you tap "Done" button.
　A scale is displayed in a locked state.

■ Specification of Mapruler
- reduced scale setting range
   1:100〜1:200,000
- Maximum total value
   999km
- Indication of the distance
   under 100m    unit of distance:m(one decimal places)
   over 100m〜under 1000m   unit of distance:m
   over 1000m   unit of distance:km(three decimal places)


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.12 — 2026-03-17

Update for iPhone17e ,iPad Air 11-inch(M4),iPad Air 13-inch(M4).

### 2.11 — 2025-10-15

Update for iPhoneAir ,iPhone17 ,iPhone 17 Pro ,iPhone 17 Pro Max.

### 2.10 — 2025-03-11

Update for iPhone 16e  , iPad(10.9-inch)(A16)  , iPad Air 11-inch (M3) , iPad Air 13-inch (M3) .

### 2.9 — 2024-09-22

Update for iPhone 16 , iPhone 16 Plus , iPhone 16 Pro , iPhone 16 Pro Max , iPad Pro(12.9-inch)(6rd generation)  , iPad Air4(10.9-inch)(M2) , iPad Air4(12.9-inch)(M2) , iPad Pro(11-inch)(M4) ,  iPad Pro(13-inch)(M4) .

### 2.8 — 2023-09-25

Update for iPhone 15 , iPhone 15 Plus , iPhone 15 Pro , iPhone 15 Pro Max.

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All apps by mitsunori oishi: https://appshunter.io/developer/905649994

## Related topics

[mapruler for paper map](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mapruler-for-paper-map) · [map ruler](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/map-ruler)

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