Comparison

Photo Measures™ 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

Photo Measures™

Capture photos and annotate them with precise measurements. Save and share your annotated images for later reference or to communicate dimensions with others.

Highlights
  • Annotate photos with dimensions
  • Save photos with measurements
  • Send photos to customers/coworkers
  • Imperial and metric unit support
  • Magnifier for precision
Features
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This app lets you take a photo and then enter measures data into it. You can then save the photo with measurements data for later use. You can also send the photo to the customers or coworkers. Features: - Add arrows to a photo to save object dimensions. - Pinch to zoom in/out - Magnifier view to improve precision. - Support imperial and metric units.

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

Photo Measures™4 screens
Tape Measure App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Photo Measures™ at none against Tape Measure App's shown. Photo Measures™ also leads on ratings volume (769 vs 108). Tape Measure App's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (60% vs 36%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Photo Measures™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tape Measure App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tape Measure App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Measures™ has 769 ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Photo Measures™'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Tape Measure App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Measures™ ships an update every 2 months, Tape Measure App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Photo Measures™ versus Tape Measure App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto Measures™Tape Measure App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (769 ratings)4.8 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings769 — better108
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTue Nguyen MinhElard Tissot

Customer experience

Photo Measures™

All ratings769 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative64.0%

Tape Measure App

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

Bugs and requests

Photo Measures™

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App requests review before user has tested functionality
  • Typo in step #4 (word 'around' missing an 'R')

Requested features

6 requests
  • Angle measurement capability
  • Text annotation on arrows/dimensions
  • Millimeters as a unit of measurement option
  • Ability to add multiple dimensions in free version
  • Save photos without requiring premium upgrade
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  • Clear pricing information displayed upfront

Tape Measure App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Photo Measures™

One-time1
  • Pro Features$2.99
4 purchases

Tape Measure App

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan: All Features3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan: All Features$14.991 Month
  • Annual Plan: All Features3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime: Pay Only Once$79.99

Questions

Is Photo Measures™ free?
Photo Measures™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tape Measure App free?
Tape Measure App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Photo Measures™ or Tape Measure App?
Tape Measure App is rated higher. Photo Measures™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 769 ratings, while Tape Measure App averages 4.8 from 108 ratings.
Do Photo Measures™ or Tape Measure App have ads?
Tape Measure App shows ads; Photo Measures™ does not.
Which is updated more often, Photo Measures™ or Tape Measure App?
Photo Measures™ ships an update every 2 months, and Tape Measure App weekly. Most recently, Photo Measures™ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tape Measure App on October 25, 2026.

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