Comparison

Ruler AR vs PixelScale

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

PixelScale

This utility app allows you to take precise measurements directly from your photographs. It's ideal for professionals and hobbyists needing accurate dimensions from images, supporting various units and exporting results with overlays.

Highlights
  • Import photos or take new ones
  • Set real-world scale
  • Measure any distance accurately
  • Export measurements with overlays
  • Support for multiple units
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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PixelScale transforms your photos into precise measurement tools. Perfect for professionals, hobbyists, and anyone who needs accurate measurements from images. Key Features: • Import photos from your library or take new ones • Set real-world scale using known distances • Measure any distance with pixel-perfect accuracy • Export measurements as JPG with overlays • Support for multiple units (mm, cm, m, in, ft) • Intuitive interface with clear visual feedback Perfect for: • Architecture and construction • Product design and prototyping • DIY projects and home improvement • Scientific research and documentation • Education and learning Privacy Focused: • All processing happens on your device • No data collection or sharing • No internet connection required Get started in seconds: 1. Import your image 2. Set scale using a known distance 3. Measure any point-to-point distance 4. Export and share your results Download PixelScale today and turn your photos into precise measurement tools!

Screenshots

Ruler AR4 screens
PixelScale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PixelScale at 100% against Ruler AR's 28%. PixelScale also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Ruler AR's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 9) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price and device support 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. PixelScale asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PixelScale holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruler AR has 3.5K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Ruler AR's written reviews are positive against 100% of PixelScale's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ruler AR ships an update every 3 months, PixelScale every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Ruler AR versus PixelScale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuler ARPixelScale
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.5K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.5K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladislav KovalskiEugenio Liscio

Customer experience

Ruler AR

All ratings3,494 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive28.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative64.2%

PixelScale

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

PixelScale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruler AR free?
Ruler AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PixelScale free?
PixelScale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ruler AR or PixelScale?
PixelScale is rated higher. Ruler AR averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while PixelScale averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Ruler AR or PixelScale have ads?
Ruler AR shows ads; PixelScale does not.
Which is updated more often, Ruler AR or PixelScale?
Ruler AR ships an update every 3 months, and PixelScale every 9 months. Most recently, Ruler AR was updated on October 21, 2026 and PixelScale on October 24, 2026.

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