Comparison

Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D vs Authenticator by Hottub

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

Head to head
About

Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D

Measure room floor areas, dimensions like height, length, and width, and distances using your device's camera with augmented reality. Get quick estimates for room and object sizes without needing a physical tape measure or ruler.

Highlights
  • Measure room area
  • Measure height, width, length
  • Measure distance to camera
  • ARKit augmented reality technology
  • Imperial and metric units
  • Estimate room and object sizes
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Turn your iPhone into a 3D tape measure, camera ruler, and room planning tool. Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D helps you estimate room area, height, width, length, wall dimensions, floor plans, and distance directly in the live camera view. Use augmented reality to place measurement points on floors, walls, furniture, pictures, buildings, and other objects. The app overlays virtual 3D measurements on the camera image, so you can quickly check dimensions when a physical ruler or tape measure is not nearby. Watch our video here: https://ibn-software.com/tape-measure-camera#download ► Featured measurements • Measure room area and floor size • Measure height, width, and length • Measure rectangular areas • Measure distance from the camera to an object • Create a 2D floor plan from measurements • Export a PDF plan • Use metric or imperial units ► Benefits of the Pro Version: • No advertisements • Enable "Room Area" measurement mode • "Rectangular Area" measurement mode • "Distance to camera" measurement mode ► Limitations This app is designed for quick estimates and planning, not for precision work. Do not use it where exact construction, architecture, safety, or trade measurements are required. For critical measurements, use a professional measuring tool or a traditional tape measure. ► Important Notes Concerning Subscriptions All above Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D subscriptions renew within 24 hours before the current period ends, and you will be charged through your iTunes account. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Manage or cancel your subscription from iTunes Account settings. See our Terms & Conditions (https://ibn-software.com/app-terms-conditions) and Privacy Policy (https://ibn-software.com/app-privacy-policy).

About

Authenticator by Hottub

Features
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Authenticator by Hottub is a free two-factor authenticator for iPhone and Apple Watch. It makes the one-time codes that protect your accounts, keeps your setup keys encrypted on your iPhone, and moves with you through encrypted backups. No ads, no tracking, and no account required. ADD ANY ACCOUNT THAT SUPPORTS 2FA Turn on two-factor authentication for any website or app that offers an authenticator app, then scan its QR code or type its setup key. Authenticator by Hottub makes standard time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), the six- or eight-digit codes almost every service uses. MOVE FROM GOOGLE AUTHENTICATOR IN ONE SCAN Export your accounts from Google Authenticator, then scan the QR codes or pick the screenshots from your photo library. Large exports that span several QR codes are fine. You review every account on your iPhone before anything is added, and duplicates are skipped. FIND THE RIGHT CODE FAST Search by service, account or group, keep favorites at the top, and tap a code to copy it. A countdown shows when each code changes, and VoiceOver reads codes digit by digit. ENCRYPTED, AND HIDDEN WHEN IT SHOULD BE Setup keys live in an encrypted vault on your iPhone. Turn on app lock to require Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode. Codes stay hidden in the app switcher, during screen recording, mirroring and AirPlay. BACKUPS YOU CONTROL Make an encrypted backup locked with a passphrase only you know, and restore every account on a new iPhone in a minute. Hottub can never open it. Encrypted cloud backup is optional when you connect a Hottub account. APPROVE SIGN-INS WITH NUMBER MATCHING Connect a Hottub account and approve Hottub sign-ins from your phone or Apple Watch. To approve, tap the number shown on the screen you're signing in on; a wrong number blocks the sign-in. Approving needs Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode. Deny is always one tap, and "This wasn't me" reports a sign-in you didn't start. WORKS WITH THE SERVICES YOU USE Any service that offers "authenticator app" sign-in works, including Google, Microsoft, Proton, Amazon, GitHub, Dropbox, Discord, Reddit, Instagram, Facebook, X, Slack, Coinbase, Binance and your company's single sign-on. SHA-1, SHA-256 and SHA-512 codes and 30- or 60-second periods are supported. APPLE WATCH The Apple Watch companion shows Hottub sign-in requests and lets you approve one by tapping the matching number, or deny it, right from your wrist. Setup keys, codes and backups never leave your iPhone. HOTTUB DEVICES If you own supported Hottub devices, Authenticator by Hottub shows the exact operation, the devices it targets and when it expires before you confirm it with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode. Your confirmation covers that one request only; safety checks stay on the device. PRIVATE BY DESIGN The authenticator works signed out and offline. Your setup keys are never uploaded unless you turn on encrypted cloud backup, and Hottub cannot read them even then. WHAT YOU GET - TOTP codes for any service that supports authenticator apps - QR scanner, setup-key entry, and Google Authenticator import from camera or screenshots - Search, favorites, groups, countdowns and tap-to-copy - Encrypted vault with optional Face ID, Touch ID or passcode lock - Codes hidden from screen recording, mirroring and the app switcher - Encrypted backup and restore to a new iPhone, locked by your passphrase - Optional Hottub sign-in approvals with number matching, on iPhone and Apple Watch - Owner confirmation for supported Hottub devices, with the exact operation shown before you approve - Free, with no ads and no tracking GOOD TO KNOW - Codes depend on your iPhone's clock. Keep "Set Automatically" on in Settings > General > Date & Time. - Turn on app lock if anyone else ever uses your iPhone. - Write down your backup passphrase. Nobody, including Hottub, can recover it. - Keep your services' recovery codes somewhere safe, as you would with any authenticator.

Screenshots

Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D4 screens
Authenticator by Hottub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authenticator by Hottub at none against Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D's 4. Authenticator by Hottub also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Authenticator by Hottub asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D ships an update every 5 months, Authenticator by Hottub every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D versus Authenticator by Hottub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTape Measure Camera Ruler 3DAuthenticator by Hottub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (774 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings774 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIBN Software GmbHHottub

Bugs and requests

Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Inability to complete basic tasks
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More measurement options
  • Improved accuracy and reliability
  • Ability to save and export measurements

Authenticator by Hottub

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D

Subscriptions3
  • Camera Measure Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Tape Measure Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Camera Measure Pro - Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tape Measure Camera Ruler Pro$4.99
None

Authenticator by Hottub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D free?
Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator by Hottub free?
Authenticator by Hottub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D or Authenticator by Hottub have ads?
Neither Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D nor Authenticator by Hottub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D or Authenticator by Hottub?
Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D ships an update every 5 months, and Authenticator by Hottub every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tape Measure Camera Ruler 3D was updated on November 6, 2026 and Authenticator by Hottub on October 31, 2026.

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