# Ruler ++ vs Photo Measures Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Ruler ++ at 3.5 against Photo Measures Lite's 2.2. Ruler ++ also leads on ratings volume (952 vs 31) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Photo Measures Lite's advantage is review sentiment (52% vs 15%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ruler ++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Photo Measures Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ruler ++ holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruler ++ has 952 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of Ruler ++'s written reviews are positive against 52% of Photo Measures Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ruler ++ ships an update every 5 months, Photo Measures Lite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ruler ++ | Photo Measures Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (952 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruler-plus-plus/id381682088/reviews)** | [2.2 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-measures-lite/id417222688/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **952** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 14.9% of reviews | **51.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/881437066) | [Cubent](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385727984) |

## What reviewers say

### Ruler ++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruler-plus-plus/id381682088)

This app allows you to measure lengths accurately in both inches and centimeters. It provides a simple and straightforward tool for quick measurements.

**Highlights:** Measure in inches, Measure in centimeters, Accurate length measurement, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advertisement-free upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and quick to use
- 👍 Includes both metric and Imperial measures
- 🚀 Great for wanting to measure displayed length

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Measurements are not accurate
- 🐛 Ruler not matching real-world measurements
- 🐛 Ruler not scaling properly on different devices
- 🔋 Ads make it impossible to use
- 🔋 Constant, intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Ruler markings are incorrect
- Ruler not displaying full length on screen
- Incompatible with newer iPhone models

**Requested features**

- Add ability to calibrate ruler for different devices
- Improve accuracy of measurements
- Reduce or remove ads


### Photo Measures Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-measures-lite/id417222688)

Easily capture photos and annotate them with precise measurements, dimensions, and text notes. Ideal for home improvement, design, or real estate projects, ensuring you always have accurate spatial information at your fingertips.

**Highlights:** Draw measures directly on photos, Zoom for precision, Add text comments, Support for angles, Imperial or metric units, Organize photos by category, Export high-resolution dimensions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ruler ++ free?

Ruler ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Photo Measures Lite free?

Photo Measures Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ruler ++ or Photo Measures Lite?

Ruler ++ is rated higher. Ruler ++ averages 3.5 out of 5 from 952 ratings, while Photo Measures Lite averages 2.2 from 31 ratings.

### Do Ruler ++ or Photo Measures Lite have ads?

Neither Ruler ++ nor Photo Measures Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ruler ++ or Photo Measures Lite?

Ruler ++ ships an update every 5 months, and Photo Measures Lite every 3 months. Most recently, Ruler ++ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Photo Measures Lite on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*