# PixelCalc vs Photo Measures

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo Measures at 89% against PixelCalc's 42%. Photo Measures also leads on chart position (#60 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.

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

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PixelCalc | Photo Measures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-measures/id415038787/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **529** |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **88.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#60** |
| Size | 4 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Lullie](https://appshunter.io/developer/370571602) | [Cubent](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385727984) |

## What reviewers say

### PixelCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelcalc/id370571599)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Photo Measures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-measures/id415038787)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive and effective
- 💡 Valuable for work and personal use
- 🚀 Saves time and effort
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable after updates
- 🐛 Measurements not always accurate
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and browse photos
- 🐛 Lack of features like undo and bulk photo deletion
- 💡 Need more customization options (e.g., text color, font, shapes)

**Reported bugs**

- Measurements not aligning properly with photos
- App crashing or freezing
- Inability to edit or delete measurements

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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