Ruler App vs QuickPad
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
QuickPad
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Ruler App | QuickPad |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO |
In-app purchases
Ruler App
No in-app purchases
QuickPad
No in-app purchases









