# RulerGPS — Distance Measuring Tool

> GPS-based tool for measuring distance between two physical points. (iPhone/iPad app by William Kirkpatrick.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rulergps/id1608946814 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [William Kirkpatrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608944971)
- Category: Utilities, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-02-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rulergps/id1608946814/reviews.md

## What is RulerGPS?

RulerGPS measures the distance between two physical spots using your phone's GPS. You tap Start at one location, walk to the other, and tap End. That's it. The distance shows up at the top of the screen along with the units you picked.

A few things people use this for:

Checking how far they hit a golf shot. Sizing up a yard, garden, or fence line. Marking practice fields for soccer, football, or pickup games. Estimating walking distance on a trail or around a campsite. Quick property checks before paying for an actual survey.

You can set either point first. If you tap End and then go back and tap Start, it works the same way. The number updates as soon as both points are in place.

Each point shows a GPS accuracy reading underneath. That tells you the margin your phone is currently giving you. A smaller number means a better fix. If accuracy looks rough, give it a few seconds and try again.

Settings let you switch between yards, feet, miles, meters, and kilometers. There is also a toggle for decimals if you want extra precision on shorter distances. The map view can be hidden if you only want the number.

If you reset by accident, it asks first. Your last measurement sticks around between launches, so closing the app does not wipe your work.

This app is free with ads. If you prefer no ads, there is a one time purchase in the settings that turns them off for good.

## Key features

- GPS distance measurement
- Tap start and end points
- Supports yards, feet, miles, meters, kilometers
- Optional decimal precision
- Map view toggle
- Last measurement saved

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rulergps/id1608946814/reviews.md

### 5/5 — It do what it say it do do.

*2022-02-14*

Basic measuring app to measure distance between two points, without extra junk you don’t need.

## Frequently asked questions about RulerGPS

### How accurate is RulerGPS?

RulerGPS displays a GPS accuracy reading for each point, indicating the margin of error. Smaller numbers mean a better fix. If accuracy is poor, waiting a few seconds and retrying is recommended.

### What units can RulerGPS measure in?

RulerGPS allows you to switch between yards, feet, miles, meters, and kilometers. You can also enable decimal precision for shorter distances.

### Does RulerGPS save my last measurement?

Yes, your last measurement is saved between app launches. This means closing and reopening RulerGPS will not erase your most recent measurement.

### Can I hide the map view in RulerGPS?

Yes, the map view can be hidden in the settings if you prefer to only see the numerical distance measurement.

### What devices does RulerGPS support?

RulerGPS is supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is RulerGPS updated?

The latest version of RulerGPS is 2.3, last updated on May 20, 2026. Update frequency information beyond this is not provided.

### What is the age rating for RulerGPS?

RulerGPS has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does RulerGPS have ads?

RulerGPS is free and does not contain advertisements. There is an option for a one-time purchase to remove ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2026-05-28

- Better User Experience with less waiting for set points

### 2.3 — 2026-05-20

- Bug Fixes
- Improved accuracy
- Improved UI

### 2.2 — 2026-04-29

- The distance number and units now sit on the same line. Less vertical stacking, more room for the map

- Either point can be set first now. You can tap End before Start, or in whatever order makes sense for where you are walking. The number updates as soon as both are placed

- Reset asks for confirmation before clearing your points

- Ability to remove ads

Plus a handful of smaller layout and reliability fixes throughout.

### 2.0 — 2025-07-18

- Now features increased GPS accuracy and more settings such as having a mapping feature. 
- Simpler cleaner UI

### 1.0 — 2022-02-09

No release notes.

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