Comparison

Rul vs Arborly

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

Head to head
About

Rul

Features
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Rul-AR is the best mate for Architects, Interior Designers, Tradies, Masons, Plumbers, basically anyone who wants to use an iPhone to take measurements in the real world. Rul-AR enables you to quickly gauge the size of objects and instantly share the measurements. Features β€’ Draw lines and estimate their length in both horizontal and vertical dimensions. β€’ Switch between different units of measurement - cm, inches, feet, metre β€’ Share measurements.

About

Arborly

Features
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Design perfectly shaped trees, plan a virtual garden, and measure real trees with precision β€” right from your iPhone. Arborly blends simple on-screen guides with powerful AR tools, so anyone can prune, prototype, and play with topiary shapes in minutes. Create. Trim. Measure. Repeat. WHAT YOU CAN DO - 2D Trim Guides β€” Align a live camera overlay to classic shapes (circle, heart, hexagon, dome, and more), with inside/outside shading and dashed contours for clean, confident cuts. - 3D Topiary Forms (AR) β€” Place realistic 3D shapes in your space, adjust position, height, and scale with step-by-step controls, and preview the look before trimming. - Virtual Garden / Forest β€” Tap + to add multiple AR trees, mix shapes and sizes, position them in your yard, and take photos β€” without disturbing a leaf. - Tree Height & Diameter β€” Place a base, grow a vertical pole to your tree’s top, add a diameter cylinder, and read accurate measurements in meters or feet. - Smart Onboarding β€” A playful, animated tree shows how trimming works and how guides keep shapes precise. - One‑Tap Calibration β€” Helpful AR tuning prompts ensure reliable tracking before you start. - Photo Capture β€” Save snapshots of your virtual designs and before/after trims. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT - Simple, guided steps keep you focused (Placement β†’ Position β†’ Height β†’ Scaling β†’ Trimming) - Clean visuals: crisp dashed contours, natural materials, and readable labels - Thoughtful details: aspect lock, precise scaling, unit switching (m/ft), and persistent AR objects in your garden HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a 2D or 3D shape. 2. Follow the on-screen steps to align, size, and preview. 3. Use the guide to prune along the line β€” your cuts will look neat and intentional. 4. In Virtual Garden, place multiple trees and capture photos of your design. 5. Use Tree Height to measure height and diameter directly in AR. ARBORLY PRO (OPTIONAL) Unlock all shapes and tools, plus the best experience for designing your virtual garden. Subscription handled securely on-device. REQUIREMENTS - Works on AR-capable iPhone or iPad (ARKit support required) - No account needed β€” your data stays on your device Bring topiary to life β€” plan with confidence, trim with precision, and share your vision with Arborly. Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly or annually at the rate selected in the Arborly - Topiary Camera subscription plan. Terms of Services: https://divmultech.com/arborly-topiary-camera-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://divmultech.com/arborly-topiary-camera-privacy-policy/ Arborly - Topiary Camera support email: arborly@divmultech.com

Screenshots

Rul2 screens
Arborly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rul at none against Arborly's 3. Rul also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Arborly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Rul asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
Rul versus Arborly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRulArborly
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3Embed Software Technology Pvt. Ltd.DivMulTech LLC

In-app purchases

None

Rul

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Arborly

Subscriptions3
  • Arborly Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Arborly Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Arborly Annual Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Rul free?
Rul is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arborly free?
Arborly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rul or Arborly have ads?
Neither Rul nor Arborly shows ads.

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