Comparison

Screen Ruler vs Pipe Math Pro

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

Head to head
About

Screen Ruler

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a precise measuring tool. Easily measure lengths in centimeters or inches with features like magnifier mode and haptic feedback. Ideal for daily tasks, office use, DIY projects, and on-the-go measurements.

Highlights
  • Dual units (cm/inches)
  • Precision calibration
  • Magnifier mode
  • Haptic feedback
  • Clean interface
  • Save and label measurements
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a calibratable digital ruler for measuring small objects directly on the screen. Screen Ruler supports centimeters and inches, magnifier-assisted alignment, and haptic feedback. Measure Small Objects on Your Screen Use Screen Ruler for stationery, frames, craft materials, and other small objects that fit along your device screen. Place the object directly on the screen, move the measurement marks to its edges, and read the length. Core Features • Calibratable ruler: Match the scale to an object of known length and save calibration for your device. • CM and inch scales: Switch between centimeters and inches for everyday measurements. • Magnifier assist: Align measurement marks with object edges more confidently. • Haptic feedback: Feel subtle feedback while adjusting the marks. How to Get More Reliable Results For best results, place the object directly on the screen and check the scale against a known length. Calibrate the ruler if you notice an offset. Accuracy and Limitations Screen Ruler is designed for short, everyday measurements. Accuracy depends on device calibration, screen placement, and how precisely the marks are aligned. It does not use the camera or AR and is not intended for measuring rooms or large objects. Feedback: ankek1er@gmail.com

About

Pipe Math Pro

Features
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Know your travel. Know your cut. Get back to the job. Pipe Math Pro puts practical plumbing calculations and clear pipe diagrams in your pocket. Enter your measurements, see where they belong on the picture, and read the result in familiar tape-measure fractions. Designed by a plumber for plumbers, with the measurements you need close to the diagram and explanations available when you need them. ONE PURCHASE. ALL THE TOOLS. No ads. No subscriptions. No yearly fees. No in-app purchases. The calculations work offline, with no account required. OFFSETS: 22½°, 45° AND 60° • Calculate travel from spread. • Enter the fitting allowance and choose one or two deductions. • See spread, travel, fitting allowances and finished cut length on the pipe. • Read travel and cut pipe as separate results. ROLLING OFFSETS • Enter horizontal and vertical offsets. • Calculate true offset, travel and cut length. • Follow a 3-D pipe diagram showing each measurement. • Choose 22½°, 45° or 60° fittings. SPREAD ALLOWANCE • Keep parallel offset runs equally spaced. • Enter the first pipe cut, spacing and number of pipes. • Calculate the next pipe lengths with fitting allowances. • Work with 22½°, 45° and 60° offsets. PIPE SLOPE • Calculate rise over the pipe run. • Choose 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 or 5/8 inch per foot, or use the percentage wheel. • See the high-end rise above level ground. PLUMBING QUICK MATH • Pipe volume per foot, total volume and water weight. • Tank capacity and partial fill for rectangular, vertical cylinder and horizontal cylinder tanks. • Water weight, including an empty pipe or tank's weight. • Water head and pressure: feet, PSI and kPa. • Pipe pressure loss with optional elevation and fittings inputs. • Flow and velocity, in either direction. • Fill or drain time, or the flow needed for a chosen time. • Measurement diagrams, input guidance and formulas. CONVERSIONS THAT FIT THE WAY YOU WORK • Feet and inches to metres, centimetres, or metres plus centimetres. • Reverse the direction in a tap. • Litres, Imperial gallons and US liquid gallons, clearly labelled. • Decimal inches to tape-measure fractions. • A basic calculator for everyday arithmetic. Enter decimal inches, fractions or mixed fractions in supported measurement fields. Displayed tape measurements round to the nearest 1/16 inch; calculations retain their underlying precision. Pipe Math Pro is the new version of Pipe Math. If you already own Pipe Math, this update is included with your existing App Store purchase. Use the actual inside dimensions and fitting allowances for your materials. Water pressure-loss results use the Hazen–Williams model and the selected pipe coefficient.

Screenshots

Screen Ruler1 screens
Pipe Math Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Screen Ruler at Free against Pipe Math Pro's $9.99. Screen Ruler also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Pipe Math Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Screen Ruler is free to download; Pipe Math Pro costs $9.99 up front. Screen Ruler sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Pipe Math Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Ruler ships an update every 3 months, Pipe Math Pro every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Screen Ruler versus Pipe Math Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen RulerPipe Math Pro
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating3.7 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB4 MB
Age rating+44+
Developer向阳 杨Antonio Vitella

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Ruler

One-time2
  • Ads-free experience$1.99
  • Support for a cup of coffee$2.99
None

Pipe Math Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Ruler free?
Screen Ruler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pipe Math Pro free?
Pipe Math Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Ruler or Pipe Math Pro have ads?
Screen Ruler shows ads; Pipe Math Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Ruler or Pipe Math Pro?
Screen Ruler ships an update every 3 months, and Pipe Math Pro every 10 months. Most recently, Screen Ruler was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pipe Math Pro on October 5, 2026.

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