# Tape Measure® vs Measuring Tape +ㅤ

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tape Measure® at free with in-app purchases against Measuring Tape +ㅤ's subscription. Tape Measure® also leads on chart position (#122 vs unranked) and ratings volume (46K vs 5.3K). Measuring Tape +ㅤ's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tape Measure® sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Measuring Tape +ㅤ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Measuring Tape +ㅤ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape Measure® has 46K ratings behind it against 5.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Tape Measure®'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Measuring Tape +ㅤ's.

Tape Measure® ships an update every 3 months, Measuring Tape +ㅤ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tape Measure® | Measuring Tape +ㅤ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-measure/id1437807477/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measuring-tape-plus/id1620141081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 5.3K |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | **50.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 109 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AI Photo Editor Lab SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739825677) | [Rocket Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566586717) |

## What reviewers say

### Tape Measure®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-measure/id1437807477)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Grossing · Utilities, #209 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This augmented reality app transforms your phone into a versatile measuring tool. Accurately measure distances, surfaces, angles, and even detect studs. Visualize furniture placement and create floor plans with ease.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality tape measure, Surface and angle measurement, Floor plan creation, Laser and bubble level, Stud finder, Virtual furniture visualization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful and intuitive features
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎉 Fun and engaging
- 💡 Variety of measurement tools
- 🤖 Accurate measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable and inaccurate measurements
- 🤯 Confusing and difficult to use
- 🔍 Limited functionality
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 🤖 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes device
- Measurement results not visible on screen
- Inability to progress past initial setup

**Requested features**

- Add-on for floor plan drawing with measurements
- Percent of slope measurement
- Ability to customize measurement display location


### Measuring Tape +ㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measuring-tape-plus/id1620141081)

Measure objects and spaces using your device's camera with augmented reality. This app offers tools for measuring lengths, heights, areas, and creating floor plans. Save and share your measurements for various projects.

**Highlights:** AR Tape Measure, Area Measurement, Floor Plan Creation, Height Measurement, Ruler Tool, Level Tool, Save & Export Measurements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Measuring Tape PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| PRO Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO Offer | $39.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate measurements
- 💡 Convenient for home projects
- ✨ Helpful for real estate professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall locks core functionality
- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Inconsistent accuracy
- 📱 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working in measurement mode
- Inability to delete or edit saved measurements
- Unexpected charges after free trial period

**Requested features**

- Add free version with limited features
- Improve calibration and measurement accuracy
- Provide more guidance and instructions for new users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tape Measure® free?

Tape Measure® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Measuring Tape +ㅤ free?

Measuring Tape +ㅤ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tape Measure® or Measuring Tape +ㅤ?

Measuring Tape +ㅤ is rated higher. Tape Measure® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while Measuring Tape +ㅤ averages 4.8 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Tape Measure® or Measuring Tape +ㅤ have ads?

Both Tape Measure® and Measuring Tape +ㅤ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tape Measure® or Measuring Tape +ㅤ?

Tape Measure® ships an update every 3 months, and Measuring Tape +ㅤ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tape Measure® was updated on November 11, 2026 and Measuring Tape +ㅤ on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*