# Ruler Tape 17 lite — user reviews > 32 indexed App Store user reviews of Ruler Tape 17 lite by Dmitriy Pushkarev, rated 4.52/5 from 663 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruler-tape-17-lite/id1389947611/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruler-tape-17-lite/id1389947611.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 519 · 4★ 60 · 3★ 29 · 2★ 17 · 1★ 38 ## What do users think of Ruler Tape 17 lite? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface - 📏 Accurate measurements when used correctly - 🔒 No data collection or tracking - 📱 Works well on newer iPhone models - ⚡ Lightweight app with minimal storage - 🎨 Clear black text on yellow background - 📊 Dual scale with metric and imperial units - 🆓 Free version available without ads **Cons** - 🐛 Inaccurate scaling on certain devices (iPhone 8, XS, iPad Pro) - 🔍 Zoom mode on phone causes measurement errors - 📉 Inconsistent accuracy across different iPhone models - ⏱️ Free version has time-limited trial with blurred screen interruptions - 🎯 Measurements off by 1/16" to 20% on some devices - 📋 Limited tape length in free version **Commonly reported bugs** - Incorrect scaling on iPhone 8, iPhone XS, and iPad Pro 12.9 - Measurements off by 3/4 inch on iPhone XS - Zoom mode causes 20% measurement error - App doesn't work properly on some devices despite following instructions - Measurements consistently longer than actual inch length on some models **Most requested features** - Auto-detection of phone zoom mode with adjustment capability - Longer tape measure in free version - Graduations/markings on top width of screen - Option to reverse number direction (right to left) - Extended measurement capability beyond 17 inches in free version ## Newest reviews (11 of 32) ### 4/5 — Works if phone not in Zoomed mode *2023-04-11* If your phone is in Zoomed mode then the scale is off. To use it I have to turn off Zoom from Settings. It would be nice if the app can detect the Zoomed mode and adjust accordingly or at least there’s an option the user can indicate the phone is in zoomed mode or not. ### 3/5 — Could Improve *2020-04-11, version 1.4.2* Could be better by having the numbers for inches go up from left to right OR at least allowing people to choose which direction they want the numbers of inches to go. ### 5/5 — Ruler tape *2020-03-04, version 1.3* Like the simplicity of the app and it does not use a lot of space. ### 5/5 — This ruler app rules! *2020-01-22, version 1.3* The black text on yellow background is readable, on the newer iPhones (I have an XR) the ruler stretches to the entire screen, plus it’s got metric on one side, imperial on the other. The best ruler app, hands down. ### 4/5 — Simple , works. *2019-12-17, version 1.3* Easy to use with no gimmicks. ### 5/5 — Basic *2019-12-09, version 1.3* Good basic ruler when in need. ### 5/5 — Good reading *2019-12-08, version 1.3* Placement of the scale is good for iPhone XS design to use the edge reading as much as possible. ### 5/5 — Just what I need. *2019-11-22, version 1.3* Previously had similar app that was free..now it started charging a fee. For the minimal use I need this is great. So handy! ### 5/5 — Clear and Easy to Use *2019-11-03, version 1.3* This is simple, straightforward measuring tool that you need. ### 5/5 — Ideal tape measure *2019-06-05, version 1.3* When in England, I needed a ruler with inch measurements. Since all their measurements are in metric, there were none available! This ruler was just perfect for my job. ### 5/5 — Ruler Tape *2019-04-19, version 1.2* Muy util porque cuando vas a comprar algo vas a la aplicacion y sabes el tamaño real del producto ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Wrong measurements on iPad Pro 12.9” *2022-11-28, version 1.5.2* Wrong measurements on iPad Pro 12.9” ### 1/5 — very inaccurate *2022-10-25, version 1.5.2* 1 inch on the app measured to be 1.2 inches in real life. That’s a 20% error! Using iphone XS ### 1/5 — Does not work *2022-02-05, version 1.5.2* I did exactly what the directions say. Does not work. ### 1/5 — Incorrect Scaling *2021-04-18, version 1.5.2* Incorrect scaling on iPhone 8. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2021-01-14, version 1.4.2* Don’t waste your money or your time because it’s worthless ### 1/5 — Can’t use it long enough to be able to decide if I want to buy it. *2020-09-26, version 1.4.2* You can’t even evaluate the features every like 8-10 seconds you have to wait on a blurred screen for 10 seconds ridiculous. **Developer response:** What? ### 1/5 — Measurement is incorrect *2020-08-25, version 1.4.2* I really loved the app’s style. I liked how if I scrolled down it let me go all the way until 21 inches. But i noticed that the measurement for each inch is longer than actual inch. Is this a bug or something? To see how accurate the ruler was I decided to see how much my phone’s display measures. I have iPhone 7 and the display size is roughly 4.07 inches. But the ruler was showing 3.5 inches. I got another app to see what’s going on and on that app it showed 4.08 inches. The measurement is accurate in that app but sadly it doesn’t let me scroll down like this one (that one stops at the display thus it doesn’t go beyond 4.08 inches). So then I compared the length of an inch in both the apps and the inch in this app was longer. Great layout for the app but need to fix the measurements. **Developer response:** ### 1/5 — Inaccurate on iPhone XS *2019-03-28, version 1.2* The measurement from 0 to 5 inches is off by as much as 3/4”! ### 2/5 — Slightly Off *2019-08-28, version 1.3* The ruler on screen is 1/16” too big (about 1.5mm). For a rough measurement this app could be alright, but don’t use this app if you want an exact, to the 1/16th inch measurement. **Developer response:** Hi sorry about bad experience, but please say what’s device do you use, and do you use zoom mode in device? Thats info will be helpful for us ### 3/5 — I need More "tape" *2020-07-14, version 1.4.2* I either don't know HOW this thing works, or I'm just gonna need a LOT More inches/CMs on this tape measure! **Developer response:** It’s for free version, you can buy full length version ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Accurate and easy to use *2023-09-04* Accurate and easy to use ### 5/5 — What I needed without adds!!! *2023-07-13* What I needed without adds!!! ### 5/5 — Great tool in your pocket *2023-02-27, version 1.5.2* This is the first ruler app that actually does what it says it does, and without attempting to needlessly track data. Thanks, Dmitriy. If I need a larger version in my pocket, the paid version of this will be my first stop. ### 5/5 — Make sure you’re not on zoom view *2022-09-13, version 1.5.2* Or your measurements will be off. Works as described. Still not sure why you would need a longer tape. ### 5/5 — Perfect *2022-09-01, version 1.5.2* This app is fantastic because it is so simple and useful. This tiny app does very little more than provide a precise inches / mm scale on the opposite edges of your phone. It turns your phone into a ruler. You set your phone against what you are measuring. The scale is accurate an easy to read. A uTube video shows how to get fancy with measuring things larger than your phone. They would like you to pay for a version that makes measurements over 17 inches. I don’t need that. I like that they don’t collect information and it doesn’t need to access your camera, etc. The only suggestion I would make to improve would be to add showing graduations on the top width. ### 5/5 — This looks amazing *2021-09-06, version 1.5.2* I will enhance this review after l have fully explored it but so far it is a totol win ### 5/5 — Simple and useful *2021-07-04, version 1.5.2* App is straightforward and ready to use with the tape on screen. ### 5/5 — Good useful *2021-04-02, version 1.5.2* You will love it ### 5/5 — Abass *2020-11-14, version 1.4.2* 0927732189 ### 5/5 — Measure anything *2020-09-22, version 1.4.2* Marvelous --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*