Comparison

Ruler App vs QuickPad

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Imperial and metric scale switching
  • Adjustable ruler height
  • Color scheme customization
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Switchable ruler scales
Features
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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

About

QuickPad

Features
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QuickPad is a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and macro pad that turns your iPhone, iPad, and Mac into a remote input device for your computer. Connect over your local network and control your desktop with multi-touch gestures, custom macros, and media keys. TRACKPAD: - Full-surface multi-touch trackpad emulation - Adjustable tracking speed (0.5x–5.0x) - Two-finger scrolling with natural/reverse scroll option - Tap-to-click support - Visual touch feedback with animated indicators EXTENDED KEYBOARD: - Sticky modifier keys: Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Cmd/Win - Function keys F1–F12 - Arrow keys, Home, End, Page Up/Down, Insert - Special keys: Esc, Tab, Enter, Space, Backspace, Delete - Auto-release modifiers after action key press MACRO PAD: - 4x3 configurable button grid (12 slots) - Custom labels, icons, and colors per button - Assign any key + modifier combination - Pre-configured common macros (Undo, Copy, Paste, Save, Find, etc.) - Long-press to edit any button MEDIA CONTROLS: - Play/Pause, Previous, Next track - Volume Up, Down, Mute with hold-to-repeat - Dedicated media control tab CONNECTION: - LAN auto-discovery via mDNS/Bonjour - Save multiple computer profiles - Quick connect by IP address - Auto-reconnect with retry (up to 3 attempts) - Auto-detect host computer's operating system SESSION: - Keep screen on during active session - Connection status indicators - Tab-based mode switching (Trackpad / Macros / Media) CUSTOMIZATION: - 20+ theme colors with dark/light mode - Haptic feedback toggle - Responsive layout for mobile, tablet, and desktop QuickPad Pro unlocks: - Bluetooth HID direct input (Android) - Ad-free experience - Full settings access - Priority support Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickpad/terms/

Screenshots

Ruler App4 screens
QuickPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QuickPad at Free against Ruler App's $0.99. QuickPad also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). Ruler App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

QuickPad is free to download; Ruler App costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ruler App ships an update every 11 months, QuickPad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ruler App versus QuickPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuler AppQuickPad
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiet JonasKAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO

In-app purchases

None

Ruler App

No in-app purchases

None

QuickPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruler App free?
Ruler App costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickPad free?
QuickPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ruler App or QuickPad have ads?
QuickPad shows ads; Ruler App does not.
Which is updated more often, Ruler App or QuickPad?
Ruler App ships an update every 11 months, and QuickPad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ruler App was updated on September 28, 2026 and QuickPad on September 17, 2026.

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