Comparison

EasyMeasure vs CtrlF Pro

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

Head to head
About

EasyMeasure

Measure distances, heights, and widths of objects using your device's camera. This app utilizes augmented reality and your device's tilt angle to provide on-screen measurements. It's intuitive for various uses, from measuring buildings to aiding in golf.

Highlights
  • Measure distance, height, and width
  • Augmented Reality (AR) support
  • 3D camera overlay grid
  • Share results via email/social media
  • Calibrate for accuracy
  • Metric and Imperial units
  • Flashlight for low-light measurements
Features
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"Great app. Fun and easy to use!" EasyMeasure® shows the distance to objects seen through the camera lens of your iPhone or iPad. Simply aim your iPhone/iPad to any object in your surroundings, and EasyMeasure displays the distance towards that object on top of the camera image. With its amazing 3D camera overlay grid, using EasyMeasure is very intuitive and easy! Find out how far it is towards that boat at the other side of the lake. Measure how tall buildings are. Use the app as a golf-aid. Measure your friend's height. The possibilities are endless! How does it work? EasyMeasure uses the height of the camera lens (determined automatically by AR if your device supports that) and its tilt angle to calculate the distance to the object. A comprehensive animated tutorial on how to use EasyMeasure is included. Features -User friendly interface with Retina Display Graphics and 3D engine -Supports Augmented Reality (AR) to make measurements even easier! -Measures distance. Can be updated to measure the height and width of objects! -Share your results by email, Facebook or Twitter! -Includes the possibility to calibrate your iPhone/iPad for most accurate results! -Displays accuracy of measurement -Make a snapshot of the image with the distance and store it in the photo album for later use. -Supports Metric and Imperial units. -Animated tutorial to explain the measurement procedure. -"Dynamic Photos": Analyze and adapt measurements after photo is taken (Upgraded version)! -Switch on flashlight for measurements in the dark -Slick icon and user friendly interface designed by Dan Taylr http://dantaylr.com MORE INFORMATION: https://www.caramba-apps.com/easymeasure NOTE: Measurements taken with EasyMeasure are not as accurate as measurements taken with standard tools. Do not use EasyMeasure for construction or other uses where inaccurate measurements could cause personal injury or property damage.

About

CtrlF Pro

Features
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CtrlF brings the power of Ctrl+F to the real world. Point your iPhone at any book, document, or printed material, type the word or phrase you are looking for, and watch matches highlight on screen in real time. No more scanning page after page for that one quote or keyword. CtrlF uses advanced on-device OCR to recognize text and highlight every match instantly - with pixel-perfect precision around the exact characters you searched for. LIVE CAMERA SCANNER Point your camera at any printed text and type to search. Matches appear instantly with bright highlights so you can spot what you need at a glance. Works in real time - no photo required. The camera preview displays in the correct portrait orientation, and highlights follow the text precisely even as you move. PRECISE CHARACTER-LEVEL HIGHLIGHTING Unlike other apps that highlight entire lines, CtrlF pinpoints the exact characters you searched for. Search for "quantum" in a line that says "quantum mechanics" and only "quantum" gets highlighted - not the whole line. Multiple matches on the same line? Each one gets its own precise highlight. FAR-DISTANCE RECOGNITION Enhanced text detection recognizes words even from across the room. No need to hold your phone right up to the page - as long as the text is clearly visible on screen, CtrlF can find it. PHOTO LIBRARY SEARCH Already have a photo of the page? Import images from your photo library and search for text in them. Select any photo and find words instantly with the same precise highlighting. MULTI-WORD PHRASE MATCHING Search for exact phrases, not just single words. Find "quantum mechanics" or "United States" as complete phrases across any page. INSTANT MODE SWITCHING Switch seamlessly between Live Camera and Photo Library. Tap the mode you need and start searching right away - no loading, no waiting. 25+ OCR LANGUAGES Supports text recognition in over 25 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. 100% ON-DEVICE AND PRIVATE All text recognition happens on your device. No internet required. No data sent to servers. Your privacy is fully protected. FLASHLIGHT SUPPORT Working in a dim library or cafe? Toggle the built-in flashlight to illuminate the page without leaving the app. SEARCH HISTORY Quickly revisit your recent searches. Your search history is stored locally and always just one tap away. FREE TO START - Live camera search: 5 searches per day - Photo library search: 5 searches per day - No sign-up required. Download and start searching immediately PRO UPGRADE - ONE-TIME $4.99 - Unlimited searches - search as many times as you want - Search history - quickly revisit past searches - Screenshot capture - save what you found - Custom highlight colors - personalize your experience - Audio feedback - hear when matches are found - Auto flashlight - automatically illuminates in low light WHO IS IT FOR Students scanning textbooks for key terms and definitions. Researchers locating specific passages in reference books. Readers finding quotes to share or revisit. Professionals searching through printed reports and documents. Anyone who has ever wished they could Ctrl+F in real life. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open CtrlF and choose Live Camera or Photo Library 2. Point your camera at any printed text, or import a photo 3. Type the word or phrase you want to find 4. See every match highlighted precisely on screen in real time 5. Tap to capture, save, or continue searching Download CtrlF today and never lose track of a word again. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - This is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. You pay once and own Pro forever. - You can restore your purchase on any device linked to your Apple ID. - For support, visit https://asunnyboy861.github.io/CtrlF/support.html

Screenshots

EasyMeasure4 screens
CtrlF Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CtrlF Pro at none against EasyMeasure's shown. CtrlF Pro also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). EasyMeasure's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EasyMeasure sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and CtrlF Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EasyMeasure ships an update every 3 months, CtrlF Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EasyMeasure versus CtrlF Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyMeasureCtrlF Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCaramba App Development贺 周

Bugs and requests

EasyMeasure

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Measurements are way off or inconsistent
  • App crashes or freezes frequently
  • Calibration process doesn't work properly
  • Paid upgrade features not functioning as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved accuracy for longer distances
  • Add metric unit support
  • Provide more detailed instructions or tutorials
  • Allow measuring from photos/images
  • Improve user interface and navigation

CtrlF Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

EasyMeasure

One-time10
  • Height Measurements$0.99
  • EasyMeasure Width$1.99
  • EasyMeasure Upgrade$2.99
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  • EasyMeasure Upgrade$3.99
  • Height/Width Measurements$3.99
  • EasyMeasure Ads and Width$4.99
  • EasyMeasure No Ads$6.99
  • EasyMeasure Ads and Height$10.99
  • EasyMeasure Complete$14.99
  • EasyMeasure Complete$17.99
1 purchases

CtrlF Pro

One-time1
  • CtrlF Pro$4.99

Questions

Is EasyMeasure free?
EasyMeasure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CtrlF Pro free?
CtrlF Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EasyMeasure or CtrlF Pro have ads?
EasyMeasure shows ads; CtrlF Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, EasyMeasure or CtrlF Pro?
EasyMeasure ships an update every 3 months, and CtrlF Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, EasyMeasure was updated on September 22, 2026 and CtrlF Pro on September 24, 2026.

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