Ruler App vs Architects Ruler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ruler App
Transform your iPhone or Apple Watch into a precise measuring tool. Easily switch between imperial and metric units and adjust the ruler's height for direct comparisons. Customize your experience with different color schemes.
- Imperial and metric scale switching
- Adjustable ruler height
- Color scheme customization
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Switchable ruler scales
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Turn your iPhone or Apple Watch into a ruler and measure the scale of any small thing. Features: - switch between imperial and metric scales - adjust the height of the ruler for direct comparison - different color schemes - switchable ruler scales Apple Watch App: - switch between imperial and metric scales - switchable ruler scales
Architects Ruler
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Architects Ruler is made by architects for architects. And designers. Simple and convenient, a quick tool to get grip on all dimensions on any scale.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Architects Ruler at Free against Ruler App's $0.99. Architects Ruler also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). Ruler App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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
Architects Ruler is free to download; Ruler App costs $0.99 up front. Architects Ruler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ruler App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ruler App ships an update every 11 months, Architects Ruler every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruler App | Architects Ruler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | Gijs Raggers |
In-app purchases
Ruler App
No in-app purchases
Architects Ruler
- Lifetime scales menu$0.99
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