Comparison

Scale vs Ruler

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

Head to head
About

Scale

This app acts as a remote display and support tool for compatible weighing devices. View live weight readings, zero or tare scales, and adjust display settings. It also facilitates direct connection with the support team for remote diagnosis and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Remote scale display via Bluetooth
  • Live weight readings up to 1000 ft
  • Remote zero and tare functions
  • Scale calibration and settings adjustment
  • Live chat with support
  • Remote support sessions
  • Firmware update notifications
Features
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POINT® scale indicator required for use. This is the official companion app to the POINT indicator by Scale-Tec. This app is designed to be used as a remote display for POINT devices via Bluetooth as well as a remote support tool to connect directly with the Scale-Tec product support team to diagnose scale issues. Use your iPhone or iPad to view the scale weight and tare or zero the scale. Refine scale calibration, adjust the sensitivity, change the screen contrast and more via the smart settings within the app. The POINT app allows you to contact our support team through live chat. Scale-Tec can also perform a remote support session with you, allowing Scale-Tec to virtually access your POINT scale indicator and diagnose your entire scale system. Features: • Connect to the Scale-Tec POINT indicator. • Live weight readings up to 1000 ft. • Remotely zero your scale using Bluetooth wireless technology. • Tare your scale to see gross weight and net weight simultaneously. • Customize the name of your scale(s) so you can connect to more than one. • Create profiles to quickly switch POINT to your other scale-ready farming equipment. • Adjust 25+ individual scale display settings such as brightness, contrast weight units, scale capacity, and refresh rate. • Directly override and adjust gross weight displayed on the scale. • Receive OTA wireless firmware update notifications. • Connect to Scale-Tec’s live remote support for instant diagnosis and adjustments to the scale. • Chat directly with a Scale-Tec remote support agent through the app.

About

Ruler

This utility app uses augmented reality to measure the length and area of real-world objects using your smartphone's camera. It offers unlimited measurements and an ad-free experience with premium subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality measurement
  • Measure length and area
  • High precision with AR Kit
  • Unlimited measurements (premium)
  • Ad-free experience (premium)
  • Subscription options available
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Ruler is the easiest and most accurate based on augmented reality. The app uses augmented reality technology(AR) to measure the real world object's area and length with your smartphone's camera. We have constantly improved​ this app since AR Kit was released which ensure the highest precision. Premium Services 1. Unlimited length Measurement. 2. Unlimited Area Measurement. 3. No Annoying ads. * Subscription is available like any ruler app. The payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. * Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original “one week”/”one month”/ unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Our Standard Subscriptions are: 1. A one-week auto-renewal subscription with a 3-day trial period. 2. A one-month auto-renewal subscription with a 3-day trial period. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/rulerios/terms-condition/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/rulerios/terms-condition

Screenshots

Scale4 screens
Ruler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scale at none against Ruler's 2. Scale also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Ruler's advantage is ratings volume (133 vs 14) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating 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. Ruler sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Scale asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ruler holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruler has 133 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scale ships an update every 3 months, Ruler every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 23, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scale versus Ruler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScaleRuler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (14 ratings)4.3 (133 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings14133 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScale-Tec Ltd.MD KHAIRUL ISLAM

Customer experience

Scale

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

Ruler

All ratings133 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Scale

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ruler

Subscriptions2
  • Ruler Premium Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Ruler Monthly Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Scale free?
Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ruler free?
Ruler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scale or Ruler?
Ruler is rated higher. Scale averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Ruler averages 4.3 from 133 ratings.
Do Scale or Ruler have ads?
Ruler shows ads; Scale does not.
Which is updated more often, Scale or Ruler?
Scale ships an update every 3 months, and Ruler every 7 months. Most recently, Scale was updated on June 23, 2026 and Ruler on August 20, 2026.

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