Comparison

Ruler+ Utility vs TV Remote Control & Casting

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ruler+ Utility

Transform your smartphone into a versatile measuring tool. Instantly measure the length of objects using your phone's screen, with options for fixed or scroll modes. Save your measurements and choose between centimeters or inches for precise results.

Highlights
  • Smartphone ruler
  • Fixed and scroll measurement modes
  • Save measurements
  • Centimeter and inch support
  • Fine-tune scale
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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This app transforms your smartphone into a handy ruler. Whenever you’re curious about the length of something, you can measure it instantly with just your smartphone! From a pencil on your desk to the thickness of a book, 'Ruler' is perfect for quickly checking lengths. Without any complex explanations or difficult features, just open the app and measure according to the scale. Its intuitive interface allows anyone to measure quickly and accurately. Measurement methods: 1) Fixed Ruler: Place the object you want to measure on your smartphone, touch the screen with your finger, and move it to the end of the object to measure its length. 2) Scroll Ruler: Use this method to measure objects longer than your smartphone. Place your smartphone next to the object, hold it with your thumb and middle finger, touch the screen with your index finger, and move the phone gradually to measure the length. Main Features: - Easily save the measurements you take - Measure in both centimeters (cm) and inches (inch) - Fine-tune the scale for more precise measurements - Choose between fixed and scroll modes depending on your needs Never worry about not having a ruler again. With 'Ruler', you can measure anything conveniently at any time. Experience smart measurement now!

About

TV Remote Control & Casting

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a remote for compatible smart TVs, and bring selected photos and videos to the big screen. Connect on the same Wi-Fi network, pair with your TV and keep everyday controls close at hand. ► EVERYDAY TV CONTROLS Navigate with a directional pad, touchpad or number pad. Adjust volume, mute sound, change channels and control playback where your TV supports them. ► KEYBOARD & VOICE INPUT Type with your device's keyboard or dictate text, review it and send it to a compatible TV text field. Text entry and voice typing depend on your TV and permissions. ► PHOTOS & VIDEOS ON TV Choose media from your library and send it to a compatible receiver. Control playback and enjoy your selected moments on a larger display. ► APP SHORTCUTS & INPUTS Access supported TV apps and switch inputs where available. The controls shown depend on your television's capabilities. ► CONNECT & PERSONALIZE Discover TVs on your local network or add an address manually. Save devices, adjust touch and haptic preferences, and use connection diagnostics when you need help. ► SCREEN MIRRORING GUIDE Follow the guide to start screen mirroring using the built-in AirPlay controls on your iPhone or iPad. An AirPlay-compatible receiver is required. Compatibility depends on TV model, firmware, network settings and enabled services. Your device and receiver must be on the same local network. PRO SUBSCRIPTION A Pro subscription is required for remote control and photo/video casting. Weekly, monthly and annual plans are offered. A free trial may be available to eligible accounts on selected plans; the purchase screen shows the current offer and price. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://clearwarejj.netlify.app/privacy_policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://clearwarejj.netlify.app/terms_of_service

Screenshots

Ruler+ Utility4 screens
TV Remote Control & Casting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Control & Casting at none against Ruler+ Utility's shown. Ruler+ Utility's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ruler+ Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TV Remote Control & Casting sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ruler+ Utility versus TV Remote Control & Casting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuler+ UtilityTV Remote Control & Casting
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 40 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyungjin Lee洁 蒋

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ruler+ Utility

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
4 purchases

TV Remote Control & Casting

Subscriptions4
  • TV Remote Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.907 Days
  • TV Remote Pro Weekly$9.907 Days
  • TV Remote Pro Monthly$29.901 Month
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  • TV Remote Pro Yearly$59.901 Year

Questions

Is Ruler+ Utility free?
Ruler+ Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote Control & Casting free?
TV Remote Control & Casting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ruler+ Utility or TV Remote Control & Casting have ads?
Ruler+ Utility shows ads; TV Remote Control & Casting does not.

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