# TapRecorder vs Image Ruler

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TapRecorder | Image Ruler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taprecorder/id423408378/reviews)** | [1.6 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-ruler-measures/id1474481911/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dimensional Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/369490778) | [Martin Schurmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469819101) |

## What reviewers say

### TapRecorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taprecorder/id423408378)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Image Ruler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-ruler-measures/id1474481911)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| imageRulerPro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big tip | $4.99 | one-time |


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