# AR Ruler vs ClearTime

The clearest difference is ads: ClearTime at none against AR Ruler's shown. ClearTime also leads on device support (5 vs 2). AR Ruler's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AR Ruler sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ClearTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Ruler | ClearTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (975 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-ruler-digital-tape-measure/id1326773975/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **975** | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 397 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grymala sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686597408) | [Daniel Schutzsmith](https://appshunter.io/developer/6816292025) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Ruler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-ruler-digital-tape-measure/id1326773975)

This app uses your phone's camera and AR technology to measure distances, lengths, angles, areas, and volumes of real-world objects. It offers a variety of tools for quick and precise measurements, suitable for both home and professional use.

**Highlights:** AR technology for precise measurements, Measure length, height, distance, and angles, Calculate area, volume, and perimeters, Tools for various shapes (rectangles, circles, cubes), Room measurement and wall adjustments, Home screen widgets for faster access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AR Ruler Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| AR Ruler Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| AR Ruler Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| AR Ruler Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Special Annual Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Three-month AR Ruler | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual AR Ruler | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Annual AR Ruler | $89.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔍 Accurate measurements
- 📐 Useful for home projects
- 🔍 Precise for smaller objects
- 🔍 Helpful for architects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 📢 Aggressive advertising
- 🔍 Inaccurate for larger spaces
- 📚 Poor documentation and instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes on launch
- Measurement errors
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Free trial version
- One-time purchase option
- Improved accuracy for larger areas


### ClearTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleartime-visual-timer/id6816292023)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClearTime Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Halloween Sidekicks | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Ruler free?

AR Ruler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ClearTime free?

ClearTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do AR Ruler or ClearTime have ads?

AR Ruler shows ads; ClearTime does not.

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