Ruler App XL vs Super Ruler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ruler App XL
Transform your iPad into a precise measuring tool for small objects. Easily switch between imperial and metric units, adjust the ruler for direct comparisons, and customize with different color schemes. Supports multitasking for enhanced usability on various iPad models.
- Imperial and metric scales
- Adjustable ruler line
- Multiple color schemes
- iPad multitasking support
- Supports iPad Mini and iPad Pro
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Turn your iPad into a ruler and measure the scale of any small thing. Features: - switch between imperial and metric scales - adjust a line in the ruler for direct comparison - different color schemes - switchable ruler scales - supports the iPad Mini and the iPad Pro - iPad multitasking (split-view) support
Super Ruler
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Now you can Measure everything with beautiful on-screen ruler. A simple, user-friendly and accurate ruler for your phone -Caliper mode - Pick your units: mm, cm, inches, m, inch, foot, and yards - Control ruler length as you want, even you can put 100 meter if you want - no calibration needed - Copy current length to clipboard and paste it in another app - Save your current measurement screen as image - Very simple so everyone can use it
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Super Ruler at Free against Ruler App XL's $0.99. Super Ruler also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Ruler App XL's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 14 months vs every 109 months). On in-app purchases 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
Super Ruler is free to download; Ruler App XL costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ruler App XL ships an update every 14 months, Super Ruler every 109 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruler App XL | Super Ruler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months — better | Every 109 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | Hany Elmehy |
In-app purchases
Ruler App XL
No in-app purchases
Super Ruler
No in-app purchases
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