Comparison

PixelCalc vs Photo Measures

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

Head to head
About

PixelCalc

This tool helps graphic designers and others convert image dimensions between pixels and inches at various resolutions. It also features a proportional calculator for accurate resizing and reference charts for print sizes and camera settings.

Highlights
  • Pixel to Inch conversion
  • Inch to Pixel conversion
  • Resolution adjustment
  • Proportional calculator for resizing
  • Print size reference charts
  • Camera shutter speed chart
Features
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PixelCalc is a very convenient tool for anyone working with digital images, whether from a Camera, scanner or other input device. It is especially useful for graphic designers who work with both Web and Print media. Either of these two areas of media frequently require conversions from Pixels to Inches and Inches to Pixels along with a desired Resolution (i.e. hi-res, medium-res or low-res). Now includes a Proportional Calculator and useful Reference Charts. Proportional Calculator The Proportional Calculator will instantly calculate enlargements or reductions of images, photos, artwork, layouts, or any kind of design. Basically, anything that needs to be resized accurately while maintaining perfect proportions, the Proportional Calculator will do it. Contains the following handy reference charts: -Maximum Print Size per Megapixels (different resolutions) -Maximum Print Sizes (in inches) by Megapixels @ 300ppi -Shutter Speed Chart (Useful camera tool for perfect shots!) -See the charts in the app for detailed reference information

About

Photo Measures

Easily measure and annotate dimensions directly onto your photos. Perfect for home improvement, real estate, or any project requiring precise measurements. Save, organize, and share your annotated images with ease.

Highlights
  • Draw measures directly on photos
  • Zoom for precision
  • Add text comments
  • Support for angles
  • Imperial or metric units
  • Organize photos by category
  • Export as PDF or JPG
Features
Currently charting
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Photo Measures is the most elegant and the easiest way to save measures on your own photos on iPhone and iPad! Architectural Digest - "Very useful when shopping or meeting with contractors" Tuaw.com - "It's perfect for your own work around the house, and handy for creating plans to bring to a contractor" AppSafari - "So incredibly convenient" Featured on the front page of the AppStore under New & Noteworthy and Staff Favorites in more than 70 countries, including the US, France, Germany and Canada. Recommended by many reference magazines, websites and blogs all around the world: Architectural Digest, Tuaw.com, This Old House, AppOfTheDay.com, AppSafari.com, etc... ◆◆◆◆◆ Constructing a house? Engineering a new project? Moving to a new place? Take some photos and note down the dimensions on the photos to remember the exact layout, and to make sure that everything will fit easily. Need to keep in mind the exact dimensions of an object? Just take a photo and quickly write them on it. Are you decorating? Want to buy a new frame or a new furniture but not sure it will fit? No problem since you can have all your house dimensions always with you! ◆◆◆◆◆ You are a real estate agent? A contractor? An engineer? A designer? Working in the construction industry? Someone who wants to keep his house's measure easily accessible? Whenever you need to save dimensions, sizes, angles or write down a detail you need to remember, Photo Measures will help you to be more efficient and more accurate. ◆◆◆◆◆ Photo Measures helps you to: . Take a photo and directly draw measures on it . Zoom into and out of your photo when you need more precision . Edit your measures with a very intuitive interface . Quickly add text as comments when measures are not enough . Native support for angles . Save your measures in imperial or metric units . Easily organize your photos by category . Export your dimensions in high resolution by email or to the photo library . Export as PDF or JPG . Import photos of any size and aspect ratio . Support Retina display Keep posted, a lot of new features are planned for the next versions!

Screenshots

PixelCalc4 screens
Photo Measures4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo Measures at 89% against PixelCalc's 42%. Photo Measures also leads on chart position (#49 vs unranked). PixelCalc's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $6.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

PixelCalc costs $2.99 and Photo Measures $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
PixelCalc versus Photo Measures: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelCalcPhoto Measures
Price$2.99 — better$6.99
Rating—4.6 (529 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews88.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—529 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#49 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn LullieCubent

Customer experience

PixelCalc

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%

Photo Measures

All ratings524 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews803 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative6.4%

Bugs and requests

PixelCalc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Photo Measures

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Measurements not aligning properly with photos
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Inability to edit or delete measurements

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sync across devices (iCloud, Google Drive, etc.)
  • Ability to import/export PDFs
  • Integration with laser measuring tools
  • More advanced drawing/annotation tools
  • Improved photo organization and management

In-app purchases

None

PixelCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Photo Measures

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PixelCalc free?
PixelCalc costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photo Measures free?
Photo Measures costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PixelCalc or Photo Measures have ads?
Neither PixelCalc nor Photo Measures shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixelCalc or Photo Measures?
PixelCalc ships an update every 3 months, and Photo Measures every 3 months. Most recently, PixelCalc was updated on November 1, 2026 and Photo Measures on November 1, 2026.

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