# Tape Measure™ vs Bolt Reader®

The clearest difference is rating: Bolt Reader® at 5.0 against Tape Measure™'s 4.4. Bolt Reader® also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Tape Measure™'s advantage is ratings volume (89K vs 6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tape Measure™ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Bolt Reader® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bolt Reader® holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape Measure™ has 89K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tape Measure™ ships an update every 9 days, Bolt Reader® every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tape Measure™ | Bolt Reader® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (89K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-measure/id1271546805/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bolt-reader/id1554066006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 37.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Level Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/791333994) | [Transmission Dynamics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554066008) |

## What reviewers say

### Tape Measure™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-measure/id1271546805)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Grossing · Utilities, #176 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your device into a versatile digital toolkit for precise measurements. Create 2D and 3D floor plans, scan rooms, and measure distances with advanced AI and computer vision. Ideal for DIY projects, home renovations, and professional use.

**Highlights:** Tape Measure, Ruler, Height Tool, 2D Floor Plans, 3D Floor Plans, 3D Scanner, Area Tool

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tape Measure Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Tape Measure Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Tape Measure Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Forever | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tape Measure Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate measurements
- 🔍 Useful measuring tools
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate measurements
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🤔 Confusing UI and navigation
- 🙅‍♀️ Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Measurements randomly shift or disappear
- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Flashlight feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of measurement units
- Improve accuracy of measurements
- Provide more free tools without subscription
- Make subscription pricing more reasonable


### Bolt Reader®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bolt-reader/id1554066006)

This application provides users with real-time bolt tension data through intuitive bar graphs. It is specifically designed to work with Bolt-Cap Module devices from Transmission Dynamics, helping users quickly identify screws needing attention.

**Highlights:** Real-time bolt tension information, Bar graph data visualization, Identify screws requiring attention, Designed for Bolt-Cap Module devices, Works with Transmission Dynamics hardware

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tape Measure™ free?

Tape Measure™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bolt Reader® free?

Bolt Reader® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tape Measure™ or Bolt Reader®?

Bolt Reader® is rated higher. Tape Measure™ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 89K ratings, while Bolt Reader® averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Tape Measure™ or Bolt Reader® have ads?

Neither Tape Measure™ nor Bolt Reader® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tape Measure™ or Bolt Reader®?

Tape Measure™ ships an update every 9 days, and Bolt Reader® every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tape Measure™ was updated on October 17, 2026 and Bolt Reader® on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*