Comparison

Measuring Tape vs iMeasure

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

Head to head
About

Measuring Tape

Measure the shortest air distance between two points using GPS with high accuracy. Track your progress like a physical tape measure, with distances shown in multiple units. Ideal for outdoor measurements of land, properties, and sports fields.

Highlights
  • GPS-based distance measurement
  • Measures air distance
  • Maximum available accuracy
  • Distances in yards, meters, kilometers, miles
  • Continuous distance counters
  • Direction arrow to starting point
Features
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This application measures the shortest (air) distance between point A and point B using GPS, with the maximum available accuracy. Distances are displayed in yards, meters, kilometers, and miles. Simply reset the ruler at point A and watch the distance counters increase as you move toward point B—just like using a real tape measure or ruler. Primary uses for approximate sizing and measuring include: Land, grounds, and properties Real estate Golf course yardage Sports facilities and tracks Air distance Other outdoor measurements The application is intended for outdoor use only and requires location services to be enabled. How to use: Go to the starting point (A) and press the RESET button to initialize the distance counters. Walk to the target point (B) while watching the distance counters increase. The point A arrow continuously shows the direction back to the starting point. You can close the application at any time during a measurement. When reopened, the application will continue the current measurement.

About

iMeasure

Transform your iPhone into a smart tape measure using augmented reality. Easily draw floor plans by simply recording a video, without needing to move furniture or kneel. Measure dimensions, calculate surface area and total length in various units, and automatically generate shareable floor plans.

Highlights
  • AR-based smart tape measure
  • Create floor plans by recording video
  • Measure furniture, walls, and more
  • Calculate surface area and total length
  • Automatic drawing of doors and windows
  • Simple editing tools for adjustments
  • Shareable and printable floor plans
Features
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Powered by Apples's Augmented Reality, iMeasure turns your iPhone into a smart tape measure. Drawing a floor plan is as simple as making video on your phone. The best part, you don't have to kneel on the ground to take measurement. You even don't need to move anything in your way like furniture etc. iMeasure can intersect point behind furnitures even if it is not visible. You can use iMeasure to measure anything like furniture dimensions, appliances, doors, carpets, walls, backyard for landscaping and so many other things. iMeasure calculates the surface area and total length in different units(meter, feet, cm). No need to have pen and paper to draw your plan, your drawing is ready to share/print as soon as you are done with measurement. iMeasure will mark doors, window and more during measurement and will automatically draw them in your drawing. Simple to use editing tool allows user to modify any dimensions if adjustments are required. No more Running to stores with bulky tape anymore because now, you have one in your phone always when you need. Must have app for Handyman, Architects, DIY, Engineers, Real Estate Agents, Decorator, Interior Designers, Contractors, Insurance Agents, and Appraisers. IMPORTANT- This app uses Apple's Augmented Reality. In order to use full functionality of this app you must have minimum iPhone6s or later iPhone model. Compatible devices- iPhone6s, iPhone6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone7, iPhone7 Plus, iPhone8, iPhone8 Plus, iPhone X, iPod Pro,, iPad (5th Generation), iPad(6th Generation).

Screenshots

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iMeasure3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iMeasure at 43% against Measuring Tape's 12%. iMeasure also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Measuring Tape's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Measuring Tape costs $1.99 and iMeasure $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Measuring Tape ships an update every 5 months, iMeasure fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Measuring Tape versus iMeasure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeasuring TapeiMeasure
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.0 (401 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews43.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings401 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBoris KalininDimensional Applications Inc

Customer experience

Measuring Tape

All ratings400 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative86.6%

iMeasure

Written reviews44 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative54.5%

Bugs and requests

Measuring Tape

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Reset button not visible or accessible
  • App crashes or doesn't open
  • Measurements are inaccurate or inconsistent

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add option to choose true north or magnetic north
  • Provide more measurement options (bearing, heading, etc.)

iMeasure

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Measuring Tape

No in-app purchases

None

iMeasure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Measuring Tape free?
Measuring Tape costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iMeasure free?
iMeasure costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Measuring Tape or iMeasure have ads?
Neither Measuring Tape nor iMeasure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Measuring Tape or iMeasure?
Measuring Tape ships an update every 5 months, and iMeasure fortnightly. Most recently, Measuring Tape was updated on November 1, 2026 and iMeasure on November 3, 2026.

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