Comparison

iRuler Plus vs Ruler AR

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

Head to head
About

iRuler Plus

Measure lengths in centimeters or inches with this virtual ruler app. It offers a user-friendly interface with customizable color themes and styles. Easily measure small objects or long items up to 120 cm.

Highlights
  • Measure in cm or inches
  • Up to 120 cm scroll ruler
  • Measure small objects with stick ruler
  • Multiple ruler themes and colors
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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iRuler Plus is a Free application that helps you measure length in cm or inches. This app is easy to use and has a beautiful design with so many colors and styles. How to use it? 1. Place your iPhone alongside the object. 2. Move the phone while touching the screen. Key feature: - Very long scroll ruler, up to 120 cm in length. - Measure small object like a coin,... using stick ruler with 2 slider - Many ruler themes with beautiful color, we'll add more themes in the next version

About

Ruler AR

Transform your phone into a powerful measuring tool using augmented reality. Accurately measure length, height, and area of objects simply by pointing your camera. Includes a bubble level for precise surface alignment.

Highlights
  • Measure length, height, and area
  • Augmented reality technology
  • Bubble level tool
  • Multiple measurement units (inches, meters, cm)
  • Save measurements to camera roll
  • Touch Mode for precise measurements
Features
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Turn your iPhone into the ultimate measuring toolkit. Point your camera at any surface - get real-time length, height, and angle measurements powered by Lidar & ARKit. Trusted by contractors, designers & DIY pros to measure anything, plan rooms in 3D, and export it all in seconds. Measure anything. Plan any room. No tape measure needed. Point your camera at any object and get accurate measurements instantly. Whether you're sizing up furniture, checking if a couch fits, or planning a full renovation - this is the only measuring app you'll ever need. CAMERA MEASURE - Point. Tap. Done. Measure length, height, distance, and area using just your camera. AR technology turns real-world objects into precise dimensions on your screen. No more guessing, no more holding one end of a tape. 3D ROOM PLANS - Your space, digitized. Scan any room and generate a detailed floor plan. Walk through your space in an interactive 3D preview. Resize, rearrange, and visualize changes before you make them. Export plans to share with contractors, architects, or your partner who "just wants to see it first." ANGLE & SQUARE - Precision where it counts. Measure angles with ease. Check if surfaces are square. Perfect for hanging frames, aligning shelves, or verifying corners during construction. BUBBLE LEVEL - Always on hand. A reliable digital level right in your pocket. Align anything perfectly — shelves, pictures, appliances — without digging through a toolbox. ORGANIZE & EXPORT - Your measurements, your way. Save measurements into custom folders by project or room. Export data and 3D plans to PDF or share directly with your team. Every measurement you take is one tap away from being sent, saved, or stored. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO BUILD THINGS - Home renovation & remodeling - Interior design & staging - Furniture shopping & space planning - Construction & contracting - Real estate walkthroughs - Quick everyday measurements Download now and measure smarter — not harder. How to use Touch Mode: 1. Tap the Tools buttons and choose Touch Mode icon (with finger on it) 2. Place you iPhone right next to the starting measurement point 3. Tap anywhere on the screen - the starting measure point will be placed at the same plane your iPhone is and at the center of the iPhone screen 4. Move your iPhone to the end measurement point and tap again Use Touch Mode for extra precise measurements Features: - 3D Room plan LiDar scanner - Bubble Level Tool for vertical and horizontal surfaces - Light and easy to design - Measure distance, length, height, area, angles and more - Measure in inches, meters, and centimeters - Height Measure & measure height with camera - Sliders to measure small objects accurately - Must have for Home Depot & Lowe's - Save to Camera Roll in a single tap SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Subscription Options: Premium Membership Weekly offers a $2.99/weekly subscription for premium functionally and removing ads. * The price is for US customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. * Free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the trial period. * Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. * You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Terms of service https://measuretape.info/terms-of-service/ Privacy policy https://measuretape.info/privacy-policy-3/

Screenshots

iRuler Plus4 screens
Ruler AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ruler AR at 4.3 against iRuler Plus's 1.7. Ruler AR also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 52 months) and review sentiment (28% vs 0%). iRuler Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. iRuler Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ruler AR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ruler AR holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruler AR has 3.5K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iRuler Plus's written reviews are positive against 28% of Ruler AR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRuler Plus ships an update every 52 months, Ruler AR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iRuler Plus versus Ruler AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRuler PlusRuler AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (15 ratings)4.3 (3.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews28.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings153.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 52 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCONG DUC TRANVladislav Kovalski

Customer experience

iRuler Plus

All ratings15 ratings
Positive13.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Ruler AR

All ratings3,498 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative63.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iRuler Plus

One-time1
  • iRuler Premium$1.99
3 purchases

Ruler AR

Subscriptions2
  • Ruler Pro Features$1.991 Month
  • Ruler Pro Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is iRuler Plus free?
iRuler Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ruler AR free?
Ruler AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iRuler Plus or Ruler AR?
Ruler AR is rated higher. iRuler Plus averages 1.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Ruler AR averages 4.3 from 3.5K ratings.
Do iRuler Plus or Ruler AR have ads?
Both iRuler Plus and Ruler AR show ads.
Which is updated more often, iRuler Plus or Ruler AR?
iRuler Plus ships an update every 52 months, and Ruler AR every 3 months. Most recently, iRuler Plus was updated on November 2, 2026 and Ruler AR on November 7, 2026.

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