# Photo Meter –Picture Measuring

> Measure object sizes from photos using a reference object. (iPhone/iPad app by Yegor Kurbachev.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-meter-picture-measuring/id579961082 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yegor Kurbachev](https://appshunter.io/developer/550306229)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-meter-picture-measuring/id579961082/reviews.md

## What is Photo Meter?

— Take a picture of an object and Photo Meter will measure its size for you!

Whatever you want to measure, take its picture next to a credit card, or another reference object, and Photo Meter will calculate the object’s size, based on the reference object size.

Now you can measure anything, by just taking its picture with a credit on, or next to, the object you want to measure (the app also supports choosing an existing photo from the photo stream). Or if the object is small enough, the integrated ruler will help you measure it with ease.

The app is very easy to use:
• Take a picture of the object you want to measure, next to a reference object (you can do this from within the app or by choosing a photo from the photo stream).
• The objects should stand out on their background.
• Show the app the reference object. The app will try to identify its geometry and extrapolate world geometry from it.
• Show the app the object you want to measure.
• If the app failed to recognize the object’s shape, you can fix this manually.
• The app can measure a rectangle, a circle (ellipse) or a line.
• It can show you the result in inches or centimetres.

— The app includes an on-screen and step-by-step video instruction!

The results are shown on the picture itself and you can control how these are presented. The image, with the measurements, can be saved within the photo stream, emailed or shared in Twitter or Facebook.

The measurements are pretty precise and any object can be used as a reference. A credit card sized object (i.e. a gift card, a driver’s license or MetroCard) can be used or a sheet of paper (A4, letter or legal are supported) or you can choose to use anything else, just enter its precise size!

— Give this app a try and it will measure anything you need to size without you ever needing a ruler or a meter again!

## Key features

- Measure objects from photos
- Use reference objects for size calculation
- Supports inches and centimeters
- Save and share measurement images
- Integrated on-screen instructions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Features and Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-meter-picture-measuring/id579961082/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Wasn't of any use to me.

*2021-11-09*

I bought it because it had the option to place a ruler on the image and thought this would offer you dimensions of other lines in the pictures based on the initial I put.
When I've tried to draw a straight line the tool started selecting context like the magic tool in Photoshop. All I wanted to was to draw a straight line to measure from A to B and then for the app to help me find the C to D measurement based on the initial measurement but it was useless.

### 1/5 — Are you kidding?

*2020-02-14, version 2.0*

It acts as if it offers anything free. It does not. The options are do you want to continue with ads or pay, pay, or cancel. You hit cancel It canceled the whole thing, there is no option to use the actual program with adds. Why would I assume by paying for this that it would even work that way?  lol. That’s a hard no from me buddy. Worst app I’ve seen in a long time.

### 4/5 — Pretty good app

*2018-08-04, version 2.0*

This is a good app.  It needs some improvements, but it’s the best app on the store if you want to measure objects from photos you have already taken. In terms of taking a photo of a credit card for a reference...that’s an easy reference object that everyone has, it’s not a scam to get your money. Crazy negative review that you should ignore.  My recommended improvement to the app would be to display the measurements above the measurement points. Right now, the measurement points that are placed an image after the reference points are determined get obscured if the measurement points on the image you want to measure are close together.  Also, I would enable the app to take measurements based upon a straight line reference. Sometimes I know the height or the width of an object, but not both.  If these improvements were made, I would give this app five stars and would gladly pay $10 for it.

### 1/5 — Freezing after purchasing

*2016-05-07, version 1.3*

I want my money black 
The reason for buying is custom objects but the app keep freezing every time I use custom mode

### 1/5 — Take a picture of your credit card??

*2014-01-11, version 1.3*

Something sounds suspicious about asking users to take a picture of their credit card on an internet connected device. Hopefully this is not a scam.

## Frequently asked questions about Photo Meter

### How does Photo Meter measure objects?

Photo Meter measures objects by analyzing a photograph you take. You need to place a reference object of known size, like a credit card or a sheet of paper, next to the object you want to measure. The app then uses the reference object to calculate the size of your target object.

### What types of objects can Photo Meter measure?

Photo Meter can measure rectangles, circles (ellipses), or lines. The key is that the object and the reference object should stand out clearly from their background in the photo.

### Can I use existing photos to measure with Photo Meter?

Yes, you can use existing photos from your photo stream. The app allows you to select a photo and then identify the reference object and the object you wish to measure within that image.

### What units does Photo Meter use for measurements?

Photo Meter can display the results of its measurements in both inches and centimeters, providing flexibility for users based on their preferred unit of measurement.

### Does Photo Meter have ads?

Yes, Photo Meter contains advertisements. As a free application with in-app purchases, it utilizes ads to support its development and maintenance.

### How precise are the measurements from Photo Meter?

The app aims for precise measurements, especially when a clear reference object is used. Users can also manually adjust measurements if the app fails to recognize the object's shape automatically.

### What devices is Photo Meter compatible with?

Photo Meter is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to run on Apple's iOS operating system.

### When was Photo Meter last updated?

The latest version of Photo Meter was released on March 24, 2021. This indicates the app has been updated periodically since its initial release in 2012.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2021-03-24

Features updated:
— Text on measurement now tries to avoid obscuring the line.
— High resolution now supported.
— Confirmation on Back added.

Bug fix:
— Instructions video now works correctly.

### 2.0 — 2016-06-15

A refreshed look with a complete support for iOS9

### 1.3 — 2013-05-01

- Improved app store integration.
- Minor functionality bug fixes.

### 1.2 — 2013-03-15

Several minor bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2012-12-20

Various user interface updates

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