Comparison

AccessRuler vs AccessMyPath

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

AccessMyPath

Features
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Welcome to the MyPath project. We aim to build an accessible routing and navigation system for wheelchair users to get to their destination from any source location. We achieve this by identifying surface types from user-collected vibrational patterns and subsequently use the surface type and incline information to generate end-to-end personalized accessible routes.

Screenshots

AccessRuler4 screens
AccessMyPath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AccessMyPath at Free against AccessRuler's $0.99. On update cadence, 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

AccessMyPath 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, AccessMyPath every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
AccessRuler versus AccessMyPath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAccessRulerAccessMyPath
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 19 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperUniversity of Wisconsin–MilwaukeeUniversity of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

In-app purchases

None

AccessRuler

No in-app purchases

None

AccessMyPath

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AccessRuler free?
AccessRuler costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AccessMyPath free?
AccessMyPath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AccessRuler or AccessMyPath have ads?
Neither AccessRuler nor AccessMyPath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AccessRuler or AccessMyPath?
AccessRuler ships an update every 28 months, and AccessMyPath every 19 months. Most recently, AccessRuler was updated on September 19, 2026 and AccessMyPath on September 17, 2026.

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