Comparison

Split Notes vs Easy Reference Measure

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

Head to head
About

Split Notes

A versatile text editor that allows for split-screen viewing in both vertical and horizontal orientations, along with tabbed interfaces. It offers automatic saving, folder management, and advanced search capabilities. Users can also synchronize scrolling between panes and export notes to CSV.

Highlights
  • Split-screen editing (vertical/horizontal)
  • Tabbed interface
  • Synchronized scrolling
  • Automatic saving
  • Folder management
  • Character and regex search
  • Export to CSV
Features
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This is a simple notepad which can switch between vertical and horizontal screen division, tab use screen. You can synchronize the scrolling of each text view by enabling the magnet button. Notes is saved automatically. Others - Folder management. - Character search, regular expression search. - Undo/Redo - Character count display. - Change font size. - Export to CSV file. - Backup/Restore with iCloud.

About

Easy Reference Measure

Transform your phone into a measuring tool using photos. Include a reference object like a ruler or coin to accurately determine the real-world size of anything in your image. Ideal for DIY, research, and hobbies.

Highlights
  • Accurate length measurement from photos
  • Use reference objects for scale
  • Zoom, pan, and reset gestures
  • Save and share annotated images
  • Measure complex shapes
Features
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Measure real-world lengths directly from your photos—fast and simple! This app turns your smartphone into a powerful measuring tool. By including a reference object such as a ruler or a coin in your photo, you can instantly calculate the actual size of any object captured. Whether for research, DIY, or hobbies, this app makes measuring more accessible than ever. *Key Features Accurate length measurement from photos Use reference objects (rulers, coins, cards, etc.) to set the scale Zoom, pan, and reset gestures for precise control Double-tap to reset zoom and position Save and share annotated images with measurement results *How It Works Capture or Select a Photo Take a new photo with your camera or select one from your gallery. Make sure to include a reference object such as a ruler or a coin. Set Calibration Points Tap the start and end points of the reference object (e.g., the 0 cm and 10 cm marks of a ruler). Enter the real-world length between these two points to calibrate the scale. Measure the Object Tap the start and end points of the object you want to measure. The app instantly calculates and displays the actual length. Save and Share The measurement result is added as a clear annotation on the photo. Save the annotated image and share it via email, messaging apps, or social media. *Use Cases Check the size of pipes, screws, gaskets, etc. Measure materials and objects for DIY projects Document lengths for study and research Assist in laboratory, or experimental records Complex Shape Length Simple, intuitive, and reliable. With this app, your smartphone becomes a portable digital ruler—always ready when you need it.

Screenshots

Split Notes4 screens
Easy Reference Measure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Easy Reference Measure at none against Split Notes's 1. Easy Reference Measure also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). Split Notes's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Split Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Easy Reference Measure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Split Notes against 5.0 for Easy Reference Measure. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split Notes has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Split Notes ships an update every 4 months, Easy Reference Measure every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Split Notes versus Easy Reference Measure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplit NotesEasy Reference Measure
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAZUTERU YOKOIHideo Nose

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Split Notes

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
None

Easy Reference Measure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Split Notes free?
Split Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Easy Reference Measure free?
Easy Reference Measure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Split Notes or Easy Reference Measure?
Easy Reference Measure is rated higher. Split Notes averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Easy Reference Measure averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Split Notes or Easy Reference Measure have ads?
Split Notes shows ads; Easy Reference Measure does not.
Which is updated more often, Split Notes or Easy Reference Measure?
Split Notes ships an update every 4 months, and Easy Reference Measure every 9 days. Most recently, Split Notes was updated on November 2, 2026 and Easy Reference Measure on October 30, 2026.

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