Comparison

Planimeter Pro for map measure vs ARuler

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

Head to head
About

Planimeter Pro for map measure

This application allows users to accurately measure distances and areas directly on a map. It supports various measurement shapes, multiple simultaneous measurements, and live GPS tracking. Users can save, share, and configure their measurements with customizable units and visual styles.

Highlights
  • Measure distance and area
  • Support path, polygon, star, or circle shapes
  • Measure multiple areas simultaneously
  • Save and share visual records
  • Support Apple and Google Maps
  • Live record by GPS
  • Customizable units and fill colors
Features
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How many acres is your property? What is the straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Las Vegas? How large is Central Park? How much roof space is available for a solar installation? Map Measure makes it easy to measure distance, perimeter, and area directly on maps or images. Whether you’re managing farmland, planning a construction project, estimating solar panel coverage, or exploring the outdoors, Map Measure gives you accurate measurements in just a few taps. MAP MEASUREMENT Measure directly on interactive maps with professional-grade tools. • Supports Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Mapbox • Measure distance, perimeter, and area • Draw paths, polygons, circles, rectangles, and radial lines • Search locations instantly • GPS positioning and coordinate lookup • Multiple map styles and satellite imagery • Metric, Imperial, and custom units • Built-in formulas for cost estimation and calculations • Import, export, and share measurement projects IMAGE MEASUREMENT Measure directly from aerial photos, blueprints, diagrams, or any image. • Import images from your device • Calibrate using a known reference distance • Automatically calculate accurate measurements • Measure distance, perimeter, and area • Draw polygons, circles, rectangles, and custom shapes • Custom formulas for estimating materials, costs, and quantities • Export and share results PROFESSIONAL FEATURES • Measure multiple shapes within a single project • Quick tap placement or precision crosshair editing • Visual project management and history • Import and export project files • Share measurements as images or files • Create and use custom measurement units PERFECT FOR • Landowners and ranch managers • Farmers and agricultural professionals • Construction and engineering projects • Solar panel planning and site assessment • Property and real estate evaluation • Landscaping and outdoor design • Hiking, cycling, and route planning • Surveying and mapping enthusiasts SUPPORTED UNITS • Feet, Miles, Yards • Acres, Square Feet • Meters, Kilometers • Hectares VERSION INFORMATION Lite Version • Apple Maps measurement • Image measurement tools • Limited points per shape Pro Version • Unlimited map measurement • Unlimited image measurement • Advanced measurement tools Subscription Upgrade • Unlock Google Maps support • Unlock Mapbox support • Access premium mapping features If Map Measure helps you with your work or outdoor adventures, please consider leaving a review. Your feedback helps us improve the app for everyone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ARuler

This utility app provides a convenient measuring tool directly on your smartphone. It allows for accurate measurements of objects without any extra hardware, and you can save and share your results.

Highlights
  • Accurate measurements
  • No additional hardware required
  • Save measurements
  • Share measurements
Features
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ARuler is a must-have app for anyone who wants to have a measuring tool in their pocket at all times! ARuler : - Accurately measure anything, anytime! - No additional hardware needed, just take out your phone and start measuring! - Save all of your measurements! - Share your measurements!

Screenshots

Planimeter Pro for map measure4 screens
ARuler3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ARuler at Free against Planimeter Pro for map measure's $3.99. ARuler also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Planimeter Pro for map measure's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (921 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and 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

ARuler is free to download; Planimeter Pro for map measure costs $3.99 up front. Planimeter Pro for map measure sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and ARuler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planimeter Pro for map measure holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planimeter Pro for map measure has 921 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planimeter Pro for map measure ships an update monthly, ARuler every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Planimeter Pro for map measure versus ARuler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanimeter Pro for map measureARuler
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (921 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings921 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer忠 张思远 伍

Customer experience

Planimeter Pro for map measure

All ratings921 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral6.4%
Negative54.5%

ARuler

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Planimeter Pro for map measure

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Unable to enter addresses
  • Measurements not saving properly
  • Incompatible with latest iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more measurement units
  • Improve pin placement accuracy
  • Allow saving and naming measurements
  • Provide better instructions and documentation

ARuler

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Planimeter Pro for map measure

Subscriptions3
  • Unlock Advanced Maps7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Advanced Maps Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Advanced Maps Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Export HD pictures$4.99
1 purchases

ARuler

One-time1
  • Pro version$0.99

Questions

Is Planimeter Pro for map measure free?
Planimeter Pro for map measure costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ARuler free?
ARuler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Planimeter Pro for map measure or ARuler?
Planimeter Pro for map measure is rated higher. Planimeter Pro for map measure averages 4.3 out of 5 from 921 ratings, while ARuler averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Planimeter Pro for map measure or ARuler have ads?
Neither Planimeter Pro for map measure nor ARuler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Planimeter Pro for map measure or ARuler?
Planimeter Pro for map measure ships an update monthly, and ARuler every 3 months. Most recently, Planimeter Pro for map measure was updated on October 3, 2026 and ARuler on September 20, 2026.

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