Comparison

Measure Tools vs IDX Studios

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

Head to head
About

Measure Tools

Transform your smartphone into a powerful AR measurement tool. Effortlessly measure objects, rooms, and outdoor spaces with precision. Offers basic and advanced tools like angle finding and area calculation, saving you time and hassle.

Highlights
  • AR measurement of objects and spaces
  • Room dimension and area calculation
  • Height and angle measurement
  • Save and share measurements
  • Imperial and Metric system support
  • Box Preview mode for object sizing
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Measure Your Room. Test Furniture Options. Walk Your Style. Regret Nothing. "The greatest tool I could have while renovating the house. Saved me so much time." — Hannah Use your phone to measure your room, then preview realistic 3D furniture in it — at the exact size you set — in live AR. Walk around it, restyle it, and make better decisions before spending money or moving anything. SEE HOW IT LOOKS, FEELS & FILLS YOUR ROOM A measurement only proves it fits. Painter's tape on the floor leaves a sticky, messy outline — flat, no height, no bulk, no sense of how the room will feel. Measure Tools places the furniture item itself in your room: real size, real volume, standing on your floor in live AR. Walk up to it. See how it looks in your light, how it fills the corner, how much room it really leaves. • 31 adjustable pieces across 5 categories: sofas, seating, tables, beds, storage • Draw it in place: two taps for the base, raise the phone for the height — then match the exact dimensions of any listing, any store, any carpenter's sketch • 37 material finishes — woods, fabrics, leathers, metals, stones — plus free color choice • Placed a fit-check box first? One tap turns it into the real piece — same size, same spot TRY THE WHOLE LAYOUT, NOT ONE PIECE Rooms fail in the in-between: the walkway that disappears, the drawer that can't open, the corner that suddenly feels tight. Place the full arrangement — sofa, table, chairs, storage — and see the distances left between the pieces. Then step inside and walk the paths you'll use every day, before anything is bought or moved. FLOOR PLANS IN 2D & 3D Chain measurements into a floor plan, then view it flat or explore it in 3D. Calculate area instantly — perfect for flooring estimates and renovation planning. A COMPLETE MEASURING TOOLKIT • Measure point-to-point distances, heights, and angles with the AR ruler — no tape measure needed • Room dimensions and area in minutes • Horizontal surface mode to measure around obstacles • Find angles precisely with the built-in clinometer • Bubble level and onscreen ruler included • Save, organize, and share your measurements and layouts • Works in both Imperial and Metric WHO IT'S FOR • Checking if furniture will fit before you buy • Decorating a new home or planning a renovation • Commissioning custom furniture that doesn't exist yet • Real estate, interior design, and staging work at true scale Guided Setup: learn to scan your room properly and take accurate measurements with a simple step-by-step tutorial. Join more than 1 million people who have measured, planned, and furnished their homes with Measure Tools since 2017. Download Measure Tools: AR Room Planner — measure your space, plan it in 3D, and see the furniture in it before you buy.

About

IDX Studios

Features
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IDX does two things, both on your phone. VERIFY AN ID Scan a driver's licence, ID card or passport, take a selfie with a quick liveness check (a blink and a head turn), and see exactly what was read and how it compares: the face on the ID against your selfie, every field read from the document, and the front of the card checked against its barcode. No account. No install needed when it is opened from an IDX link or App Clip Code. SAY WHAT YOU NEED On iPhones with Apple Intelligence, tap "Think out loud" and talk. IDX writes down what you said, then turns it into a short note: a title, the gist, what you need from IDX, a section for each subject, and your next steps. Check it, add your name and email (or scan your ID to fill in your name), and send it to IDX by email. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Your ID, selfie and voice are processed on your phone, using Apple's on-device speech and language models and IDX's own on-device document and face technology. - Nothing is uploaded. There is no account and no tracking. - The app keeps your voice notes and ID checks only on your phone, protected, and you can delete any of them or all of them in History. The App Clip keeps nothing. - The only thing that ever leaves your phone is the email you choose to send. Made in Vancouver by IDX Studios.

Screenshots

Measure Tools4 screens
IDX Studios4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IDX Studios at none against Measure Tools's 10. IDX Studios also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Measure Tools sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IDX Studios asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Measure Tools ships an update every 2 months, IDX Studios every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Measure Tools versus IDX Studios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeasure ToolsIDX Studios
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (148 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings148 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size344 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraftarsIDX Studio

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Measure Tools

Subscriptions8
  • Measure Tools Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Measure Tools Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Measure Tools Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • Measure Tools Room Planning$7.997 Days
  • Measure Tools Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Measure Tools Premium Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Measure Tools Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Measure Tools Room Planning3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Measure Without Ads$9.99
  • Measure Tools PRO Unlimited$39.99
None

IDX Studios

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Measure Tools free?
Measure Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IDX Studios free?
IDX Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Measure Tools or IDX Studios have ads?
Measure Tools shows ads; IDX Studios does not.
Which is updated more often, Measure Tools or IDX Studios?
Measure Tools ships an update every 2 months, and IDX Studios every 6 weeks. Most recently, Measure Tools was updated on November 6, 2026 and IDX Studios on October 30, 2026.

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