# MyTools · My AR Ruler & Light — Measure real object with AR

> AR-powered toolbox with flashlight, ruler, protractor, and level. (iPhone/iPad app by iDaily Corp..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytools-my-ar-ruler-and-light/id557839389 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 95 App Store ratings · 137 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2012-09-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytools-my-ar-ruler-and-light/id557839389/reviews.md

## What is MyTools · My AR Ruler & Light?

「My Ruler and Light」is a useful and delicately designed toolbox App for you. It contains indispensable daily tools such as flashlight, ruler,  protractor and level. All your iOS devices including iPhone 5 and iPad mini can run it perfectly. With this App in your hand, you’ll no longer need to have your flashlight or ruler in your pocket.

^_^，Check the No.1 must-have App right now!

Special highlights:

1. Flashlight: Simple control. Instant-on camera light.
2. Ruler: Measure in inch and centimeter. Measurement results can be copied for later use. Area calculation supported.
3. Goniasmometer: Measure in high accuracy. Camera supported.
4. Gradienter: Dual-mode and high-accuracy measurement. Camera supported.
5. Full screen: All the measuring tools can be used in full screen mode.
6. Ad free: No ad when using the tools. Click「More」to find more great recommendations from us.

It works on all versions of iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and iPad mini!

## Key features

- Flashlight with instant-on camera light
- Ruler with inch/cm measurement and area calculation
- High-accuracy protractor with camera support
- Dual-mode gradienter with camera support
- Full-screen mode for all measuring tools
- Ad-free experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 咖啡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 银币 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 金币 | $14.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of MyTools · My AR Ruler & Light?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Very useful and practical
- 👍 Handy all-in-one tool
- 👍 Good design and user-friendly
- 👍 Accurate measurements
- 👍 No annoying ads
- 👍 Stable and reliable
- 👍 Clever and innovative features
- 👍 Great for DIY jobs
- 👍 Fast loading
- 👍 Multiple functions in one app
- 👍 Free and valuable

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate ruler measurements
- 🐛 App not opening on latest iOS
- 🐛 Foreign language issues
- 🐛 Cannot uninstall easily
- 🐛 Battery drain and heating
- 🐛 Ruler resets when switching apps
- 🐛 Ruler indicator hard to grab
- 🐛 Flashlight visual alerts missing
- 🐛 Ruler too short for longer distances
- 🐛 Ruler length/width incorrect on iPhone 6
- 🐛 Icon design less refined

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot open on latest iOS system
- Ruler measurements inaccurate
- App consumes battery and causes heating
- Ruler resets when switching apps
- Ruler indicator becomes ungrabbable
- Flashlight visual alerts not working after update
- Ruler length and width incorrect on iPhone 6

**Most requested features**

- Customizable ruler dimensions
- Camera function for ruler measurements
- Compass feature
- Adjustable flashlight brightness
- SOS function for flashlight
- Ability to save measurements
- Option to dim screen while using flashlight
- Steady flashlight option
- Allow resetting ruler position indicator
- Camera function for ruler
- Support for iPad Pro
- Adjustable flashing frequency for flashlight
- Default flashlight on opening
- Camera function for ruler
- Compass feature

## Recent user reviews (10 of 137)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytools-my-ar-ruler-and-light/id557839389/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nice tool box

*2024-03-03*

Very thoughtful set of assorted tools. I use it all the time. Thank you for making it available.

### 5/5 — Had this app for a long time

*2023-09-26*

Had this app for a long time. Just now seeing how helpful it is 🥹

### 5/5 — Good

*2023-06-03, version 2.6*

Good

### 5/5 — 用好多年 好用

*2023-05-06, version 2.6*

就很好用

### 5/5 — 十分實用 十分常用

*2022-12-10, version 2.6*

十分實用 十分常用

### 5/5 — 很好用的工具

*2022-03-05, version 2.5*

非常實用的工具

### 5/5 — 很好用，建议增加画圆的

*2021-04-30*

一直用了好多年啦，就是没有画圆的，有时候网上买东西说尺寸想不出来

### 5/5 — 最好用的尺子类工具

*2020-09-19*

功能确实很我试用多款软件对比后，发现最最好用的。而且很多功能小细节拉满，点赞。
唯一不足的可能就是刘海屏测面积，顶部无效位置也展示蓝色了，希望可以小小优化一下。刘海屏的origin.y修改一下就成。

### 5/5 — Très efficace !

*2020-08-06*

Parfait notamment pour le niveau à bulle :)

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2020-07-16, version 2.5*

Excellent

## Frequently asked questions about MyTools · My AR Ruler & Light

### What does MyTools · My AR Ruler & Light do?

This app functions as a digital toolbox, offering essential daily utilities such as a flashlight, ruler, protractor, and level. It utilizes augmented reality for measurements and provides an ad-free experience.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include an instant-on flashlight, a ruler that measures in inches and centimeters with area calculation, a high-accuracy protractor, and a dual-mode gradienter. All measuring tools can be used in full-screen mode.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering an ad-free experience. It also includes in-app purchases, suggesting there may be premium features or additional tools available for purchase.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is compatible with all versions of iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and iPad mini, ensuring broad accessibility across various iOS devices.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include quickly measuring objects in real-world environments, checking angles with the protractor, ensuring surfaces are level, and using the flashlight when needed, all without needing separate physical tools.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6 — 2022-11-23

- Added iOS 16 lock screen widget to quickly launch tools
- Optimize the accuracy of the screen ruler on new devices
- Other detail improvements and optimizations

### 2.5 — 2018-11-07

· Now supports new iPhone resolution
· Now supports new iPad Pro resolution
· Minor Bug Fixes

### 2.2 — 2018-01-12

· Improved Ruler Compatibility on iPhone X
· Improved iOS 11 Compatibility

### 2.1 — 2017-10-02

Improved AR Ruler Features:
· Improved AR Ruler measuring guide
· New surface indicator
· Use flashlight in AR mode
· Tap the item in history list to remove record

### 2.0 — 2017-09-18

· Brand New AR Ruler, measure object length in real world with iOS 11 & iPhone 6s and later device
· The result of the AR Ruler depends on the environment you are measuring, we recommend you to measure objects within 5 meters
· Minor Bug Fixes

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