Ruler App vs FlickMouse
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
FlickMouse
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FlickMouse is a remote input app that lets you use your iPhone as a trackpad and keyboard for your Mac (M1 or later). The “FlickMouse Server” app is required on your Mac (macOS). Within the same Wi-Fi network, you can control the cursor, type text, and use shortcuts — all from your iPhone. 【What you can do】 ■ Trackpad controls (Free) ・One finger: move the cursor / tap: left-click ・Two fingers: right-click / scroll ・Three-finger swipes, and more ■ Scroll rails (Pro) ・One-finger vertical / horizontal scroll rails ■ Keyboard input (Pro) ・Send text from the input field at the bottom of the screen ・One-tap keys you use often, such as Enter / Delete / Arrow keys / Space ■ Shortcuts / function keys (Pro) ・Copy / Paste / Undo / Mission Control / Dock, and more ・F1–F12 keys grouped at the top 【Free vs Pro】 ■ Free ・Move the cursor / left & right click / scroll / swipe gestures ※Pointer controls alone are enough for video playback and simple operations. ■ Pro (Paid: subscription or one-time purchase) ・Text input ・Various key / shortcut buttons (including F1–F12) ・Vertical / horizontal scroll rails, and more 【7-day free trial】 On first launch, tap “Start free for 7 days” to try Pro features for 7 days. After the trial ends, the app automatically switches to Free mode and you can continue using it for free. 【About subscriptions】 ・Pro offers auto-renewing subscriptions (monthly / yearly). ・Your subscription will renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ・After purchase, you can manage or cancel in iPhone Settings > your name > Subscriptions. 【About the one-time purchase】 ・The one-time purchase lets you use Pro features with a single payment. 【How to use (3-minute setup)】 Install “FlickMouse Server” on your Mac. Launch Server and keep it in standby mode. Connect your iPhone and Mac to the same Wi-Fi network. On your iPhone, enter the IP address and port to connect. ※Once set up, you can start quickly next time with auto-reconnect. 【Communication & privacy】 ・No account registration required ・Communication between iPhone and Mac is encrypted ・No ad SDKs or tracking libraries are used Official / guide / download ・Official page: https://tech-peace-lab.jp/flickmouse/ ・Setup guide: https://tech-peace-lab.jp/flickmouse/setup.html ・Direct Server download: https://tech-peace-lab.jp/flickmouse/index.html#download Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://tech-peace-lab.jp/flickmouse/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FlickMouse at Free against Ruler App's $0.99. FlickMouse also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months). Ruler App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) 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
FlickMouse is free to download; Ruler App costs $0.99 up front. FlickMouse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ruler App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ruler App ships an update every 11 months, FlickMouse weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruler App | FlickMouse |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | Tetsuya Sato |
In-app purchases
Ruler App
No in-app purchases
FlickMouse
- FlickMouse Pro$0.991 Month
- FlickMouse Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
- FlickMouse Pro Lifetime$9.99









