Screen Ruler vs GlassScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Dual units (cm/inches)
- Precision calibration
- Magnifier mode
- Haptic feedback
- Clean interface
- Save and label measurements
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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
GlassScan
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Scan QR codes instantly. Open links safely. GlassScan is a fast, clean QR scanner built for real-world use. No clutter. No unnecessary steps. Just scan and go. Instant scanning Point your camera and get results immediately. No delays. No friction. Open links instantly Scan a code and open the result in seconds. No extra taps needed. Check before you open See what’s behind the code before taking action. Avoid unknown or suspicious links. Scan, copy, share Copy results, share them, or take further action — all in one place. Smart scan history All your scans are saved on-device so you can access them anytime. Private by design Your data stays on your device. No tracking. No cloud sync.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GlassScan at none against Screen Ruler's 2. GlassScan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Screen Ruler's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Screen Ruler sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GlassScan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Screen Ruler ships an update every 3 months, GlassScan every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screen Ruler | GlassScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | 向阳 杨 | Branko Borota |
In-app purchases
Screen Ruler
- Ads-free experience$1.99
- Support for a cup of coffee$2.99
GlassScan
No in-app purchases









