Comparison

TapRecorder vs Image Ruler

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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".

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

TapRecorder2 screens
Image Ruler4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
TapRecorder versus Image Ruler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapRecorderImage Ruler
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.6 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings145 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDimensional SoftwareMartin Schurmann

Customer experience

TapRecorder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

Image Ruler

All ratings45 ratings
Positive15.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative82.4%

In-app purchases

None

TapRecorder

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Image Ruler

One-time5
  • 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

Is TapRecorder free?
TapRecorder costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Image Ruler free?
Image Ruler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TapRecorder or Image Ruler?
TapRecorder is rated higher. TapRecorder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Image Ruler averages 1.6 from 45 ratings.
Do TapRecorder or Image Ruler have ads?
Image Ruler shows ads; TapRecorder does not.
Which is updated more often, TapRecorder or Image Ruler?
TapRecorder ships an update every 2 months, and Image Ruler every 3 weeks. Most recently, TapRecorder was updated on October 13, 2026 and Image Ruler on October 24, 2026.

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