Comparison

RulerGPS vs BOSS LIGHT

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

Head to head
About

RulerGPS

Measure distances between two physical locations using your phone's GPS. Simply tap start at one point, walk to the second, and tap end to see the measured distance. It's useful for various outdoor activities and quick estimations.

Highlights
  • GPS distance measurement
  • Tap start and end points
  • Supports yards, feet, miles, meters, kilometers
  • Optional decimal precision
  • Map view toggle
  • Last measurement saved
Features
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RulerGPS measures the distance between two physical spots using your phone's GPS. You tap Start at one location, walk to the other, and tap End. That's it. The distance shows up at the top of the screen along with the units you picked. A few things people use this for: Checking how far they hit a golf shot. Sizing up a yard, garden, or fence line. Marking practice fields for soccer, football, or pickup games. Estimating walking distance on a trail or around a campsite. Quick property checks before paying for an actual survey. You can set either point first. If you tap End and then go back and tap Start, it works the same way. The number updates as soon as both points are in place. Each point shows a GPS accuracy reading underneath. That tells you the margin your phone is currently giving you. A smaller number means a better fix. If accuracy looks rough, give it a few seconds and try again. Settings let you switch between yards, feet, miles, meters, and kilometers. There is also a toggle for decimals if you want extra precision on shorter distances. The map view can be hidden if you only want the number. If you reset by accident, it asks first. Your last measurement sticks around between launches, so closing the app does not wipe your work. This app is free with ads. If you prefer no ads, there is a one time purchase in the settings that turns them off for good.

About

BOSS LIGHT

Features
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This app is used to control dual color temperature light products. It can adjust display mode, brightness, color temperature, and also shake to adjust brightness.

Screenshots

RulerGPS4 screens
BOSS LIGHT3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BOSS LIGHT at none against RulerGPS's 1. BOSS LIGHT also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On 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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RulerGPS ships an update every 5 months, BOSS LIGHT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RulerGPS versus BOSS LIGHT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRulerGPSBOSS LIGHT
PriceFree — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam Kirkpatrick奇勇 颜

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RulerGPS

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

BOSS LIGHT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RulerGPS free?
Pricing for RulerGPS is not currently listed on the App Store.
Is BOSS LIGHT free?
BOSS LIGHT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RulerGPS or BOSS LIGHT have ads?
Neither RulerGPS nor BOSS LIGHT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RulerGPS or BOSS LIGHT?
RulerGPS ships an update every 5 months, and BOSS LIGHT every 6 weeks. Most recently, RulerGPS was updated on September 21, 2026 and BOSS LIGHT on September 14, 2026.

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