Comparison

Ruler AR vs Distance Laser Meter

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

Head to head
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/

About

Distance Laser Meter

Estimate distances and heights of objects using your device's sensors. Easily measure rooms, buildings, or other items in various units. This tool provides quick approximations without needing special skills.

Highlights
  • Estimate distance to objects
  • Measure object height
  • Results in meters, centimeters, inches, or feet
  • No special skills required
  • Turns device into a distance meter
Features
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*** Please note: This app will give you an estimation of the distance or the height! The results depend on the correctness of your sensors and can have a deviation up to 20 %. *** With Distance Laser Meter you have a strong device to measure the distance and height to objects around you. No special skills or knowledge is required to use this app! You can easily detect the distance to an object or the height of the object. Measure now the distance of your room and get the result in meters, centimeters, inches or feet. This app will turn your device into a strong distance laser meter! Surprise your friends and family with this app! Use the distance meter to measure the height of a building or to measure the distance to it!

Screenshots

Ruler AR4 screens
Distance Laser Meter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ruler AR at 4.3 against Distance Laser Meter's 3.0. Ruler AR also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Distance Laser Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Ruler AR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Distance Laser Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ruler AR holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruler AR has 3.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Ruler AR's written reviews are positive against 35% of Distance Laser Meter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ruler AR ships an update every 3 months, Distance Laser Meter every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ruler AR versus Distance Laser Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuler ARDistance Laser Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.5K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews27.9% of reviews35.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladislav KovalskiJan Bickel

Customer experience

Ruler AR

All ratings3,492 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive27.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative64.8%

Distance Laser Meter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative55.0%

In-app purchases

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
None

Distance Laser Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruler AR free?
Ruler AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Distance Laser Meter free?
Distance Laser Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ruler AR or Distance Laser Meter?
Ruler AR is rated higher. Ruler AR averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Distance Laser Meter averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ruler AR or Distance Laser Meter have ads?
Both Ruler AR and Distance Laser Meter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ruler AR or Distance Laser Meter?
Ruler AR ships an update every 3 months, and Distance Laser Meter every 7 months. Most recently, Ruler AR was updated on September 24, 2026 and Distance Laser Meter on June 5, 2026.

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