Comparison

定規(Ruler)for iPad vs Life

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

Head to head
About

定規(Ruler)for iPad

This free utility app functions as a precise digital ruler for iPads. It supports both millimeter and inch measurements, making it easy to measure any object directly on your device. Designed for simplicity and a cool user experience.

Highlights
  • Digital ruler functionality
  • Millimeter measurement
  • Inch measurement
  • Supports all iPad sizes
  • Simple and cool interface
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無料の定規アプリです。mmとinch表示で全てのサイズのiPadで正確に測れます。カッコよくて、簡単です。 A free ruler application. You can measure correctly in iPad with the size of everything by mm and inch indication. It's cool and easy.

About

Life

Transform your smartphone into a precise measuring tool. This utility app allows you to measure lengths and distances directly on your screen. It's a convenient digital ruler for everyday tasks.

Highlights
  • Smartphone as a ruler
  • Measure lengths
  • Digital measuring tool
  • Precise measurements
Features
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This app turns your smartphone into a ruler.

Screenshots

Life1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Life at 100% against 定規(Ruler)for iPad's 60%. Life also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). 定規(Ruler)for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

定規(Ruler)for iPad ships an update every 5 months, Life every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
定規(Ruler)for iPad versus Life: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter定規(Ruler)for iPadLife
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS14.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMayumi KatoJumpei Adachi

Customer experience

定規(Ruler)for iPad

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Life

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

定規(Ruler)for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

Life

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 定規(Ruler)for iPad free?
定規(Ruler)for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Life free?
Life is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 定規(Ruler)for iPad or Life have ads?
定規(Ruler)for iPad shows ads; Life does not.
Which is updated more often, 定規(Ruler)for iPad or Life?
定規(Ruler)for iPad ships an update every 5 months, and Life every 3 weeks. Most recently, 定規(Ruler)for iPad was updated on November 2, 2026 and Life on November 8, 2026.

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