TapRecorder vs Image Ruler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TapRecorder
A spreadsheet application for iOS devices that simplifies data recording with unique tap count and choice list columns. It offers formulas for calculations and integrates with desktop tools for data consolidation.
- Row-and-column tabular data display
- Formulas for column calculations
- Tap count columns for automatic incrementing
- Choice list columns for easy data entry
- Desktop tool integration for data consolidation
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The TapRecorder is a spreadsheet/data recording application designed for use on iPad and iPhone devices. It features a row-and-column tabular data display, formulas for column calculations and specialized "tap count" and "choice list" columns for ease of data recording. Tap count columns enable the user to tap on a cell in the spreadsheet which automatically increments the value. It is an ideal tool for recording data on iPads, iPhones and iPods. In addition to the iPhone/iPad/iPod TapRecorder application, Dimensional Software provides desktop TapRecorder tools for consolidation and set up of TapRecordings. These tools are available at "www.taprecorder.com/i_TapRecorder".
Image Ruler
This app allows you to measure objects directly on photos. Simply take a picture, mark a known object for reference, and then draw measurements on other items within the same image. It supports both metric and imperial units and offers intuitive editing tools.
- Measure objects on photos
- Use a known object as a reference
- Supports metric and imperial units
- Intuitive editing interface
- Organize photos easily
- Zoom for precision
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Measure anything in any photo. Take a photo or import one from your library, place a reference object you already know the size of, and instantly calculate real-world measurements — lengths, angles, and areas — directly on the image. How it works Set a reference line on a known object in your photo. From there, every measurement you draw is automatically calculated in real scale. What you can measure Ruler — measure distances and lengths Arrow — annotate with directional measurements Angle — measure the angle between any two lines Area — tap points to outline a surface and calculate its area Built for precision Works entirely offline — no internet required Metric and imperial units Pinch to zoom for precise point placement Undo and redo any change Hide or show your reference line at any time Tips for accurate results For best accuracy, make sure your reference object and the object you're measuring are in the same plane, and that the camera was parallel to both when the photo was taken. Perspective distortion affects results. Measurements are estimates based on the reference you provide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TapRecorder at 67% against Image Ruler's 18%. TapRecorder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Image Ruler's advantage is price (Free vs $29.99) and ratings volume (45 vs 1). On 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
Image Ruler is free to download; TapRecorder costs $29.99 up front. Image Ruler sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. TapRecorder asks for nothing beyond the download.
TapRecorder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Image Ruler has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of TapRecorder's written reviews are positive against 18% of Image Ruler's.
TapRecorder ships an update every 2 months, Image Ruler every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TapRecorder | Image Ruler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.6 (45 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 17.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 45 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dimensional Software | Martin Schurmann |
Customer experience
TapRecorder
Image Ruler
In-app purchases
TapRecorder
No in-app purchases
Image Ruler
- imageRulerPro$0.99
- Small Tip2 variants$0.99
- Medium Tip2 variants$2.99
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- Big Tip$4.99
- Big tip$4.99
Questions
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