Comparison

鲁班尺 Pro vs Floaty

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

Head to head
About

鲁班尺 Pro

This app transforms your phone into a professional measuring tool using AR. It helps test property layouts for buying, renting, or renovating, and provides auspicious meanings for measurements. Supports custom and standard ruler lengths, various units, and CAD file viewing.

Highlights
  • AR measurement with auspicious meanings
  • Customizable ruler lengths
  • Support for multiple measurement units
  • CAD file viewing (DWG compatibility)
  • Area measurement (map, walking, driving)
  • Real-time data saving
Features
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AR鲁班尺(专业版),手机秒变鲁班尺。买房租房与装修房屋时,方便快捷地测试户型。 本尺具有设置三种常用尺长---46.08厘米、42.9厘米和50.4厘米,还支持创造自己专属的尺长(上面三种之外的尺长),方便快速查询寓意凶,多种尺长对比更精准。不再需要多把尺子测量对比了。支持多种测量单位。 支持查看Cad文件,兼容多个DWG版本 --- AC1012 ~ AC1032。 快速创建平面图,快速查看图纸信息对应的字义。 测亩仪 --- 支持地图上画地块、步行和车载测量面积。 APP主要功能: 1. AR测量功能,直接测量显示对应的字义,实时保存多个测量数据与对应的鲁班尺字义。 2. 鲁班尺长度常用三种---46.08厘米、42.9厘米和50.4厘米,可以在这三种中任意切换,总有一种是你需要的。 3.创造专属自己的尺长----用于常用3种尺长之外的长度。 4. 测量单位灵活设置---毫米,厘米,市寸与英寸,更贴近实际场景。 5. 可便捷查看各『 字 』代表的意思与寓意。 鲁班尺,亦作“鲁般尺”,进行建筑设计和室内装饰时时所用的测量工具,类今工匠所用的曲尺。它从左至右共分四排,其分别是传统的寸、鲁班尺、丁兰尺、厘米四种标尺。鲁班尺相传为春秋鲁国公输班所作,后经风水界加入八个字,以丈量房宅吉凶,并呼之为“门公尺”。其八个字分别是:“财”、“病”、“离”、“义”、“官”、“劫”、“害”、“本”,在每一个字底下,又区分为四小字,来区分吉凶意义。

About

Floaty

Features
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Tired of constantly switching between apps? Try this picture-in-picture split-screen assistant designed specifically for iPhone and iPad. It takes the native picture-in-picture feature to the next level, allowing you to watch videos, read documents, or manage to-dos while running other content in floating windows. Truly multitask on a single screen and boost your productivity like never before. Core Features • Preview photos, videos, PDFs, Word files, and more directly in a floating window. Stay focused on work and study. • Display webpages, notes, or novels in floating windows. Adjust font size and color for comfortable reading. • Keep clocks, countdowns, and stopwatches always visible in floating windows. Manage your time efficiently and never miss important moments. • Perfect for replying to messages while watching shows, researching while studying, or referencing documents while working—activate with one tap for various scenarios. Ideal For • Students – Watch lecture videos and jot down notes simultaneously for more effective learning. • Office Workers – Reference documents while writing reports, and stay on track with timers for focused sessions. • Binge-Watchers – Follow your favorite shows in a floating screen while browsing social media or replying to messages. • Multitaskers – Keep all essential content in view without constant app switching. Download now and unlock a new way to use floating split-screen on your iPhone and iPad. Enjoy a smoother, more efficient experience every time you use your device.

Screenshots

鲁班尺 Pro4 screens
Floaty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Floaty at Free against 鲁班尺 Pro's $19.99. Floaty also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). 鲁班尺 Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On in-app purchases 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

Floaty is free to download; 鲁班尺 Pro costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

鲁班尺 Pro ships an update every 5 months, Floaty every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
鲁班尺 Pro versus Floaty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter鲁班尺 ProFloaty
Price$19.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB15 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer桐明 陈学欢 王

In-app purchases

None

鲁班尺 Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Floaty

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 鲁班尺 Pro free?
鲁班尺 Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Floaty free?
Floaty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 鲁班尺 Pro or Floaty have ads?
Floaty shows ads; 鲁班尺 Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, 鲁班尺 Pro or Floaty?
鲁班尺 Pro ships an update every 5 months, and Floaty every 6 weeks. Most recently, 鲁班尺 Pro was updated on September 13, 2026 and Floaty on September 9, 2026.

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