Comparison

Screen Ruler vs Elecomp GPS

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

Elecomp GPS

Features
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Elecomp GPS is a robust GPS tracking solution designed for individuals and businesses. It offers accurate, real‑time location monitoring, smart alerts, and complete route history to keep you in control. Key Features Real Time GPS Tracking View live location, speed, and movement on an interactive map with standard, satellite, or hybrid view Custom Alerts Receive notifications for geofence entry or exit, speeding, ignition status, and stops Geofence Manager Define safe zones and get alerts when devices enter or leave Route History and Reports Access past trips, including routes, stops, travel time, and distance covered Multi Device Support Track multiple devices, vehicles, or users with a clear and organized interface Emergency Mode Send current location to emergency contacts with one tap Battery and Data Efficient Designed to lower battery and data use without compromising accuracy Secure Login Supports encrypted login and user roles such as admin, viewer, and driver

Screenshots

Screen Ruler1 screens
Elecomp GPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elecomp GPS at none against Screen Ruler's 2. Elecomp GPS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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. Screen Ruler sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Elecomp GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Ruler ships an update every 3 months, Elecomp GPS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screen Ruler versus Elecomp GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen RulerElecomp GPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB42 MB
Age rating+44+
Developer向阳 杨Tamilarasan Kannan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Ruler

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

Elecomp GPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Ruler free?
Screen Ruler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elecomp GPS free?
Elecomp GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Ruler or Elecomp GPS have ads?
Screen Ruler shows ads; Elecomp GPS does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Ruler or Elecomp GPS?
Screen Ruler ships an update every 3 months, and Elecomp GPS every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Ruler was updated on October 26, 2026 and Elecomp GPS on October 25, 2026.

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