Comparison

Measure vs Tape Measure App

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

Head to head
About

Measure

Transform your device into a digital tape measure. Quickly gauge the size of real-world objects, determine a person's height, and automatically get dimensions for rectangular items. Save and share your measurements easily.

Highlights
  • Measure object lengths
  • Automatic rectangular object dimensions
  • Estimate person's height
  • Save and share measurements
  • Draw lines to estimate length
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a tape measure with Measure. Measure enables you to quickly gauge the size of real objects, a person’s height, and it can automatically provide the dimensions of rectangular objects. Features • Draw lines and estimate their length in both horizontal and vertical dimensions. • Automatically measure rectangular objects. • Share measurements with friends via Mail, Messages, and more. On the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max (and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation and later), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation and later): • Horizontal and vertical guide lines appear when measuring large objects for easier and more accurate measurements. • Instantly measure a person’s height from the floor to the top of their head, hair, or hat. • Save measurements from a single session, complete with screenshots, so they’re easy to access and share whenever you need them.

About

Tape Measure App

This augmented reality app transforms your phone into a versatile measuring tool. Accurately measure length, area, and height of objects using your device's camera. Supports various units and saves your measurements for later reference.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality measurement
  • Tape measure, area, and height tools
  • Ruler tool for small objects
  • Save and view measurements
  • Imperial and metric units
  • Integrated flashlight
Features
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BEST MEASURE APP! Measure anything with the #1 pocket tool world wide, powered by augmented reality. Portable & always With You: On your phone or tablet, no need to carry a physical tape. Measure everything what you want, where you want, when you want. Get 100% accurate measurements with the integrated augmented reality feature. Pick the preferred metrics (inch, feet, centimeter or meter) and discover the required distances. FEATURES & TOOLS: • Easy to use camera interface with augmented reality (AR) for measurement • Tape Measure • Area Tool • Height Tool • Ruler Tool • Flashlight • Spirit Level — check a shelf or frame is straight before you drill • Protractor & Live Angle Finder — read any slope or corner angle • Ring Sizer — find your ring size at home before ordering • Pupillary Distance — the number you need when ordering glasses online • Floor Plans — save a measured room as a plan you can reopen and share • Save & view measurements in your photo gallery • Imperial and Metric (inches, feet, centimeters, meters, etc) ADVANTAGES: - The tape measure feature ensures precise measurements, making it useful for various applications, including DIY projects and professional use. - The area tool allows you to quickly calculate the area of a given space, making it helpful for estimating material requirements or floor space. - The height tool enables you to measure heights of objects or elements, making it practical for assessing vertical dimensions in real-world scenarios. - The ruler tool comes in handy for measuring smaller objects or distances that may not require a full tape measure. - The integrated flashlight enhances visibility in dimly lit environments, making measurements possible even in low-light conditions. - The app allows you to save measurements, making it convenient for keeping track of your various projects and referring to them later. - The capability to save and view floor plans helps you organize your projects and access them easily for future reference or modifications. - The app supports both imperial and metric units, accommodating your measurement preferences and ensuring ease of use for everyone. The app allows you to measure any object using camera. The revolutionary app uses augmented reality technology to measure the real objects with the camera of your phone. Easily use your phone to measure tables, chairs, floors or other objects in your home. Select length or area and mark the points to measure width and height for anything. Ruler includes multiple units to measure the distance and length. More info: https://www.tossitonline.com TERMS & PRIVACY: Privacy Policy: http://www.tossitonline.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/iterms SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchases. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

Screenshots

Measure2 screens
Tape Measure App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tape Measure App at 4.8 against Measure's 3.1. Tape Measure App also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 27%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Measure's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). 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. Tape Measure App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Measure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tape Measure App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure has 1.8K ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Measure's written reviews are positive against 60% of Tape Measure App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Measure ships an update every 4 months, Tape Measure App weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Measure versus Tape Measure App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeasureTape Measure App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (1.8K ratings)4.8 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better108
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApple Inc.Elard Tissot

Customer experience

Measure

All ratings1,831 ratings
Positive48.1%
Neutral8.4%
Negative43.6%
Written reviews1,088 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%

Tape Measure App

All ratings108 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Measure

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fails to detect starting point
  • Measurements randomly change or disappear
  • App freezes or crashes frequently
  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to switch between metric and imperial units
  • Improve level feature with more granular angle readouts
  • Implement on-screen ruler for direct measurements
  • Allow saving/recalling previous measurements

Tape Measure App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Measure

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tape Measure App

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan: All Features3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan: All Features$14.991 Month
  • Annual Plan: All Features$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime: Pay Only Once$49.99

Questions

Is Measure free?
Measure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tape Measure App free?
Tape Measure App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Measure or Tape Measure App?
Tape Measure App is rated higher. Measure averages 3.1 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Tape Measure App averages 4.8 from 108 ratings.
Do Measure or Tape Measure App have ads?
Tape Measure App shows ads; Measure does not.
Which is updated more often, Measure or Tape Measure App?
Measure ships an update every 4 months, and Tape Measure App weekly. Most recently, Measure was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tape Measure App on October 24, 2026.

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