Flashlight.® vs Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flashlight.®
This application provides a powerful and fast LED flashlight for your device. It offers adjustable brightness, a strobe mode with frequency control, and a built-in SOS signal for emergencies. Its elegant design ensures a user-friendly experience.
- Brightest LED illuminator
- Fastest startup
- Elegant design
- Strobe mode with frequency control
- Built-in SOS signal
- LED brightness control
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The brightest, fastest, and most handy flashlight you will ever have! The one you will never forget to bring when in need! With the most elegant design and the fastest startup, it definitely outruns the real flashlight. What's more? STROBE is also available! Get your own Flashlight now! It'll shine with its all devotion! Features: - The brightest illuminator ever. - Fastest startup. - Elegant design. - Strobe mode with sensitive frequency controller. - Use the cam light. - Built-in SOS signal. - LED brightness control. - Full support for iPhone5 big screen. Disclaimer: Continued use of the flashlight may dramatically decrease battery life.
Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler
This app offers precise measurements using augmented reality and on-screen tools. It caters to both professional and everyday needs with features like a flexible measuring tape, bubble level, and photo ruler. Save and manage your measurements within projects for easy access.
- Augmented reality measurements
- On-screen ruler (1D/2D)
- Photo ruler for object measurement
- Flexible measuring tape for curved objects
- Bubble level for alignment
- Save and manage measurements in projects
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Prime Ruler – A Versatile Tool for Accurate Measurements with AR and Traditional Features! Prime Ruler combines augmented reality (AR) technology and on-screen tools to make measurements as convenient and precise as possible. With a redesigned interface and new features, the app is the perfect choice for both professional tasks and everyday use. Whether you're working on construction and design projects or need quick measurements at home, Prime Ruler has everything you need for accurate and easy measurements in one app! What’s New? -Completely updated interface: more intuitive and user-friendly. -Flexible measuring tape: easily measure curved objects. -Bubble Level: Ensure perfect alignment and leveling for any surface. -Projects: save, edit, and manage your measurements. -On-screen ruler (1D/2D): measure directly on your device’s screen. -Photo ruler: measure objects using photos. -Plan mode: visualize results and plan your projects. Key Features: AR Ruler: Measure lengths, areas, angles, and volumes using augmented reality. Distance Meter: Determine distances to objects. Height: Measure the height of objects relative to a surface. Area and Perimeter: Easily calculate surface parameters. Flexible Measuring Tape: Perfect for non-standard and curved shapes. Bubble Level: A precise tool for checking horizontal and vertical alignment. Surface Level: Check the flatness of horizontal and vertical surfaces. Angle Lock: Ideal for repeated measurements, tiling, or furniture assembly. Slope Measurement: Determine angles of inclination, from small to steep. On-Screen Ruler: Measure small objects by placing them directly on your device’s screen. Photo Ruler: Measure objects using photos and reference items. Projects: Create and save measurements for long-term tasks. How Prime Ruler Works: AR Tools: Activate your camera, aim at a surface, and choose the appropriate tool. Photo Ruler: Take a picture of the object, select a reference item (like a credit card or coin), and adjust markers for accurate measurements. On-Screen Ruler: Place the object on your screen and adjust the boundaries to get the result. Bubble Level: Use your device’s sensors to check if a surface is perfectly horizontal or vertical. With Prime Ruler, you’ll always have an accurate measurement tool at your fingertips! Subscription: Premium Subscription with 3 day free trial: • No ads • Unlimited number of projects Price may vary by country. You won’t be charged if you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of trial period. Active subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current active period (year). You can manage subscriptions in your iTunes Account Settings. Subscription is charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://www.grymalaltd.com/
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Verdict
Flashlight.® and Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Flashlight.®'s written reviews are positive against 39% of Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler's. Flashlight.® also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16). Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 466). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Flashlight.® asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Flashlight.® against 4.2 for Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler has 2.6K ratings behind it against 466, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Flashlight.®'s written reviews are positive against 39% of Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler's.
Flashlight.® ships an update every 3 weeks, Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Flashlight.® | Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (466 ratings) — better | 4.2 (2.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 39.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 466 | 2.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 296 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mobile Flame | Grymala sp. z o.o. |
Customer experience
Flashlight.®
Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler
User reviews
Flashlight.®
From 466 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Bright light
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Useful for emergencies
- 🔍 Helpful for seeing in the dark
- 🎨 Good strobe effect
Room to improve
- 🐛 Ads that cover the screen
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔍 Light not bright enough on some devices
- 👎 Difficult to use
Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler
From 2.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate measurements
- 👍 Convenient and portable
- 💡 Useful for various applications
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Excessive ads and paywalls
- 🔍 Inaccurate measurements
Bugs and requests
Flashlight.®
Reported bugs
3 issues- Flashlight turns off unexpectedly
- App crashes when opening
- Screen just turns white instead of lighting up
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to control brightness and strobe speed
- Option to disable sound effects
- Compatibility improvements for older devices
Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ruler measurements not to scale
- Camera feature not working properly
- App not recognizing reference objects correctly
Requested features
3 requests- Add more measurement units (e.g. inches)
- Improve user interface and usability
- Fix compatibility issues with newer devices
In-app purchases
Flashlight.®
No in-app purchases
Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler
- Ruler App Weekly$4.997 Days
- Premium Monthly2 variants$5.001 Month
- Ruler App Weekly3 Days trial$12.997 Days
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- Premium3 Days trial$19.001 Year
- Premium Yearly$20.001 Year
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$26.001 Year
- Premium Yearly$89.991 Year
- Premium PRO$7.99
Questions
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