Comparison

rulAR vs Tape Measure

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

Head to head
About

rulAR

Transform your device into an advanced measuring tool using augmented reality. Accurately measure distances, areas, and volumes of objects and spaces with a simple interface. Save and share your measurements as blueprints or 3D models.

Highlights
  • AR distance measurements
  • 2D/3D object creation
  • Area and volume calculation
  • Save and share measurements
  • Metric and imperial units
  • Streamlined AR interface
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Have you ever been in a situation where you needed a quick size estimate, but you had no ruler with you? Powered by iOS 11 and ARKit, rulAR turns your device into an advanced measuring toolkit. Measure floors, walls, three-dimensional objects, room sizes, volumes and much more using rulAR's simple and straight-forward AR interface. Top Features - Ruler: Take precise distance measurements using the line ruler. A virtual ruler graphic shows you the current length just like a real ruler. - 2D/3D Objects: Create objects in any form and dimension, while the app shows you their length, area and volume sizes. - Save & Share: Save and share your measurements as blueprints, photos and 3D objects. - Design & Usability: rulAR's streamlined interface and simple user experience puts the power of AR at your fingertips. - Algorithm: Built on top of Apple's ARKit, rulAR combines first-class AR technology with an optimized world tracking algorithm. - Metric & Imperial: Switch to your preferred unit system, no matter where you are. rulAR Free & Premium: We are big fans of giving our users multiple choices, so you can pick the plan that fits you best. Use all of rulAR’s features in the ad-supported free plan or enjoy an ad-free experience with the premium plan. With rulAR’s free plan, you can use all of the app’s features in exchange for watching an advertisement videos for each measurement that you want to save. The premium plan offers an ad-free experience and can be purchased as a subscription for only $0.49 per 3 months. Lifetime premium is available as a one-time purchase of $2.99. Prices may vary slightly per country. Information about the subscription license: After the purchase confirmation, the fee for your rulAR Premium subscription is debited from your iTunes account. The subscription is automatically renewed after 3 months and payment will be charged to your iTunes account. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost is the same as for the first period. You can turn off automatic renewal at any time by going to your account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. The termination of the currently active subscription is not possible. Terms of use: http://busybytes.com/products/rular-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: http://rularapp.com/privacy-policy/ rulAR website: www.rularapp.com BusyBytes website: www.busybytes.com © 2017 BusyBytes GmbH - All rights reserved

About

Tape Measure

Transform your device into a versatile measurement toolkit. Instantly measure distances, heights, and areas using augmented reality. Create floor plans and 3D room scans with advanced features.

Highlights
  • AR distance measurement
  • Height and area calculation
  • 2D floor plan creation
  • 3D room scanning with LiDAR
  • On-screen ruler and bubble level
  • Flashlight and SOS light
Features
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Your iPhone is now a complete measurement toolkit. Point your camera at anything and get precise measurements instantly. No tape measure needed, no guesswork, no hassle. AR TAPE MEASURE (Free) Measure distances by pointing your camera. Snap mode locks onto edges for precision. Chain mode measures multiple points in sequence. Save screenshots of any measurement. HEIGHT & AREA (Premium) Measure vertical distances from floor to ceiling. Calculate square footage of floors, walls, and rooms. Requires a subscription. FLOOR PLANS & 3D SCANNING (Premium) Walk around any room to create 2D floor plans. Use LiDAR to capture complete 3D room scans with precise dimensions. Save to your library. Requires a subscription. RULER & LEVEL (Premium) On-screen ruler in metric and imperial. Bubble level to check any surface — lay flat or hold upright. Requires a subscription. UTILITIES (Premium) Flashlight and SOS emergency light for quick access. Requires a subscription. STAY ORGANIZED (Premium) All measurements save automatically. Star favorites for quick access. Organize into project folders. Requires a subscription. Tools and Features Tape Measure — AR distance measurement with snap and chain modes Height Tool — Measure vertical distances Area Tool — Calculate square footage Floor Plan Tool — Create 2D room layouts 3D Room Scan — Full room capture with LiDAR Ruler — On-screen ruler in metric and imperial Bubble Level — Check horizontal alignment Surface Level — Check vertical alignment Flashlight — Quick-access torch SOS Light — Emergency signal Measurement History — Access all past measurements Favorites — Star important measurements Projects — Organize by room or job Screenshots — Capture and share measurements FREE TO TRY Download free and start measuring instantly. Upgrade anytime for all tools and features LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GGduvRVdPEk4ASX04e5As3OERoDEkq9NyKAhaqj2nJg/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

rulAR4 screens
Tape Measure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: rulAR at 11.0 against Tape Measure's 13.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. rulAR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 3 months and Tape Measure sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for rulAR against 5.0 for Tape Measure. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
rulAR versus Tape Measure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterrulARTape Measure
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBusyBytes GmbHMehdi El Moussali

Customer experience

rulAR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Tape Measure

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

rulAR

Subscriptions1
  • rulAR Premium Subscription7 Days trial$0.493 Months
One-time1
  • rulAR Lifetime$2.99
2 purchases

Tape Measure

Subscriptions2
  • Tape Measure Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Tape Measure Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is rulAR free?
rulAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tape Measure free?
Tape Measure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, rulAR or Tape Measure?
rulAR and Tape Measure are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do rulAR or Tape Measure have ads?
Neither rulAR nor Tape Measure shows ads.

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