Ruler vs Measuring Tape +ㅤ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ruler
Measure objects and distances with an on-screen ruler and augmented reality. Supports inches and centimeters, with features for linear sizes, angles, area, volume, and more. Save your measurements for later use.
- On-screen ruler for small objects
- Augmented Reality (AR) measuring
- Measure linear sizes in cm/inches
- Calculate angles, area, and volume
- Save measurements
- Generate plan projections
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Measure everything with a beautiful on-screen ruler. Choose between inches and centimeters. Tap the screen to start using the best multi-touch measuring system and find the size of all curious objects around you. Also with your camera measure everything accurate by using Augmented Reality (AR) feature. 1) Allows to tape measure linear sizes in cm, inches 2) With Bubble meter allows you to level objects horizontal 3) Save measurments 4) Allows to tape measure distance from device camera to a fixed point on the detected 3D plane. 5) Angle – allows to tape measure corners on 3D planes. 6) Area and Perimeter – allows to tape measure perimeter and area of the room. 7) Volume – allows to tape measure size of 3D objects. 8) Path – allows to calculate the length and area of the path. 9) Height – allows to tape measure height relative to the recognized surface. 10) Plan – generates plan projection for drawn objects and exports it . 11) On-screen Ruler app – measure small objects directly on the smartphone’s screen.
Measuring Tape +ㅤ
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.
- AR Tape Measure
- Area Measurement
- Floor Plan Creation
- Height Measurement
- Ruler Tool
- Level Tool
- Save & Export Measurements
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Measure anything with Measuring Tape! Leveraging the power of your device’s camera, augmented reality and advanced AI to create the ultimate Measuring Tape that fits right into your pocket. Our powerful set of tools help you measure anything; from simple lengths & heights to areas or even create full floor plans. The ideal companion for anyone who needs to measure things. TOOLS & FEATURES INCLUDED - Tape Measure - Area Tool - Floor Plan Tool - Height Tool - Ruler Tool - Level Tool - Flashlight - Save measurements - Save & view floor plans - Imperial and Metric WHAT YOU CAN DO - Use your camera to measure objects. - Measure widths and heights of any objects. - Create and measure areas with multiple points. - Even measure complex 3D areas. - Create and save complex 2D floor plans. - Save, export and share measurements and floor plans. - Use the ruler to measure smaller objects. - Keep things level with the Level Tool. Introducing Rocket Apps PRO: With Rocket Apps PRO you simply subscribe once and get access to all supported Rocket Apps. The best part: we will keep adding new Apps. SUPPORT Our goal is to build the best apps in the world. You can help us by reporting bugs and requesting features via Email: help@rocketapps.com TERMS & PRIVACY https://rocketapps.com/privacy.html https://rocketapps.com/terms.html SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: The App offers an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription to provide you with unlimited access to all PRO Features while you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Measuring Tape +ㅤ at 4.8 against Ruler's 4.2. Measuring Tape +ㅤ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 413). Ruler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Measuring Tape +ㅤ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Ruler asks for nothing beyond the download.
Measuring Tape +ㅤ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measuring Tape +ㅤ has 5.2K ratings behind it against 413, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Ruler ships an update every 14 months, Measuring Tape +ㅤ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Ruler | Measuring Tape +ㅤ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (413 ratings) | 4.8 (5.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 413 | 5.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matrix Software Co. | Rocket Apps GmbH |
Customer experience
Ruler
Measuring Tape +ㅤ
User reviews
Ruler
From 413 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Basic caliper and spirit level included
- ✅ Option to opt-out of data selling/sharing
- 👌 Accurate measurements (Arabic review)
Room to improve
- 📏 Inaccurate measurements
- 💥 Frequent app crashes
- 💸 Limited free functionality (5" limit)
- 🚫 Cannot switch to metric (cm)
- 🤷 Unclear AR mode usage
Measuring Tape +ㅤ
From 5.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate measurements
- 💡 Convenient for home projects
- ✨ Helpful for real estate professionals
Room to improve
- 🔒 Paywall locks core functionality
- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Inconsistent accuracy
- 📱 Compatibility issues on some devices
Bugs and requests
Ruler
Reported bugs
8 issues- App crashes on iPhone 17 and iPad
- App crashes within 1 minute
- AR mode not functional
- Cannot switch to cm
- Measurements are out of scale
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- Centimeter measurement is wrong
- Ruler markings are wrong (10ths instead of 16ths)
- iPhone 14 Pro Max measured as over 9 inches
Requested features
7 requests- Fix crashing issues
- Enable switching to metric (cm)
- Improve AR mode usability
- Add save and print functionality
- Provide usage instructions
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- Ensure accurate scaling for all devices
- Fix ruler marking divisions
Measuring Tape +ㅤ
Reported bugs
3 issues- Camera not working in measurement mode
- Inability to delete or edit saved measurements
- Unexpected charges after free trial period
Requested features
3 requests- Add free version with limited features
- Improve calibration and measurement accuracy
- Provide more guidance and instructions for new users
In-app purchases
Ruler
No in-app purchases
Measuring Tape +ㅤ
- PRO Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Measuring Tape PRO3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- PRO Weekly$4.997 Days
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- PRO Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- PRO Offer1 Year trial$39.991 Year
- PRO Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- PRO Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
Questions
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