# Surveyor AR — AR measuring tool

> Augmented reality app for measuring distance, height, and area. (iPhone/iPad app by Xuan Li.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surveyor-ar/id1367813506 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Xuan Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/475310080)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-04-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surveyor-ar/id1367813506/reviews.md

## What is Surveyor AR?

Surveyor Tape Measure gives you the ability to measure distance, height, and area by just pointing your phone to the places you want to measure. 

In the distance mode, tap the screen to place a marker, and the distance between 2 markers is displayed instantly. 

In the height mode (requires in app purchase), tap the screen to place a marker on the floor and then raise your phone until the yellow line reaches the height you want to measure and tap again to view the result. 

In the area mode (requires in app purchase), you can place multiple markers and the floor and the area surrounded by the lines between markers is displayed on the bottom of the screen. You can clear your markers by tapping on the "clear" button. 

You can also switch between imperial and metrics units by tapping the toggle on the top right.

Surveyor was my first mobile app published over 7 years ago long before any AR concept exists on mobile platforms. It was able to do distance measurements with simple 3DOF tracking and a bit of guesswork. Now with the 6DOF tracking from ARKit it has reached a whole new level.

## Key features

- Measure distance
- Measure height
- Measure area
- Switch between imperial and metric units
- ARKit powered measurements

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Features | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surveyor-ar/id1367813506/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No instructions

*2018-12-10*

No instructions. No help. Doesn’t work.  I’ve tried to measure several known things and it is off by 20% or more. Useless.

## Frequently asked questions about Surveyor AR

### What can Surveyor AR measure?

Surveyor AR can measure distance between two points, height of an object, and the area enclosed by multiple markers. These advanced measurement modes require in-app purchases.

### Does Surveyor AR work offline?

The app utilizes ARKit for its measurements, which typically requires an active internet connection for initial setup and calibration. Specific offline functionality is not detailed.

### What devices support Surveyor AR?

Surveyor AR is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It leverages ARKit, so devices compatible with ARKit will generally work.

### Is Surveyor AR free to use?

The base functionality for measuring distance is free. However, features like height and area measurement require in-app purchases to unlock.

### How accurate are the measurements in Surveyor AR?

The app uses ARKit's 6DOF tracking for improved accuracy compared to older methods. However, accuracy can still be influenced by lighting conditions and device stability.

### Can I switch between units in Surveyor AR?

Yes, you can easily switch between imperial and metric units by tapping the toggle located on the top right of the screen.

### What is the age rating for Surveyor AR?

Surveyor AR has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 4 and above.

### How often is Surveyor AR updated?

The app was last updated on May 11, 2018, with version 1.0.1. Further update frequency is not specified in the provided data.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2018-05-11

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Stability improvements

### 1.0 — 2018-04-26

No release notes.

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