Comparison

AccessRuler vs Room Scanner

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

Head to head
About

AccessRuler

Features
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Disclaimer: This app requires a Leica Distance Laser Meter. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the R2D2 Center has released the AccessRatings for Buildings MiniTools apps that include AccessRuler, AccessSlope and AccessSound. AccessRuler can be downloaded on iPhones or iPads. AccessRuler is an app that measures distances for accessibility purposes. This tool uses a Leica Disto Meter that connects to an iPad or iPhone via Bluetooth and automatically imports the measurement from the ruler into the app. The app allows users to add comments, save their measurements to a list within the app, and export the measurements through email.

About

Room Scanner

Quickly scan rooms to create accurate floor plans with measurements of doors, windows, and cabinets using LiDAR technology. This app is ideal for realtors, interior designers, and home enthusiasts for apartment hunting and renovation projects.

Highlights
  • LiDAR room scanning
  • Accurate measurements
  • Floor plan creation
  • 3D camera and scanner
  • Flooring calculator
  • Export to MeasureSquare Mobile
Features
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RoomScanner that can quickly scan rooms to create a floor plan with accurate room measurements including doors, windows, and cabinets with an iPad/iPhone with a LiDAR camera. Introducing our cutting-edge Room Scanner the ultimate scanner app for realtors, interior designers, and home enthusiasts! Elevate your apartment hunting and home improvement projects with advanced LiDAR technology and a plethora of innovative features. It allows you to easily achieve accurate measurements, say goodbye to the tedious measurement process, and is a perfect replacement for tape measures and laser distance meters. The app-scanned floorplan can be easily exported into MeasureSquare Mobile, RenoPlan for further product layout and estimating to generate a sales quote and installation diagrams. Scanner App Free: Say goodbye to costly scanners! Our app is free and loaded with powerful scanning capabilities. Measure with Precision: No more fumbling with measuring tapes! Achieve accurate measurements effortlessly using our intuitive measuring tools. Realtor's Essential: Ideal for realtors, easily capture detailed floor plans and dimensions to showcase properties like never before. Flooring Calculator: Quickly calculate room areas and dimensions for precise remodeling and renovation projects. Seamlessly calculate flooring materials with our comprehensive flooring calculator. 3D Camera & Scanner: Experience the future of room mapping with our 3D camera and scanner. Capture spaces in stunning detail. Floor Plan Creator: Effortlessly generate professional floor plans to bring your design ideas to life. Interior Design Made Easy: Dive into the world of interior design with our user-friendly tools and create spaces that reflect your style. Design Your Dream Home: Unleash your creativity with our design home feature. Plan and visualize your dream space with ease. Home Remodeling: Embark on your home remodeling journey confidently, armed with accurate measurements and plans. House Plans at Your Fingertips: Access a library of customizable house plans to kickstart your design process.

Screenshots

AccessRuler4 screens
Room Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Room Scanner at Free against AccessRuler's $0.99. Room Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 28 months). AccessRuler's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Room Scanner is free to download; AccessRuler costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AccessRuler ships an update every 28 months, Room Scanner every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AccessRuler versus Room Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAccessRulerRoom Scanner
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (100 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—90.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—100 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversity of Wisconsin–MilwaukeeMeasure Square Corp.

In-app purchases

None

AccessRuler

No in-app purchases

None

Room Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AccessRuler free?
AccessRuler costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Room Scanner free?
Room Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AccessRuler or Room Scanner have ads?
Neither AccessRuler nor Room Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AccessRuler or Room Scanner?
AccessRuler ships an update every 28 months, and Room Scanner every 5 weeks. Most recently, AccessRuler was updated on October 27, 2026 and Room Scanner on November 3, 2026.

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