Comparison

Measuring Tape vs RulerGPS

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

RulerGPS

Measure distances between two physical locations using your phone's GPS. Simply tap start at one point, walk to the second, and tap end to see the measured distance. It's useful for various outdoor activities and quick estimations.

Highlights
  • GPS distance measurement
  • Tap start and end points
  • Supports yards, feet, miles, meters, kilometers
  • Optional decimal precision
  • Map view toggle
  • Last measurement saved
Features
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RulerGPS measures the distance between two physical spots using your phone's GPS. You tap Start at one location, walk to the other, and tap End. That's it. The distance shows up at the top of the screen along with the units you picked. A few things people use this for: Checking how far they hit a golf shot. Sizing up a yard, garden, or fence line. Marking practice fields for soccer, football, or pickup games. Estimating walking distance on a trail or around a campsite. Quick property checks before paying for an actual survey. You can set either point first. If you tap End and then go back and tap Start, it works the same way. The number updates as soon as both points are in place. Each point shows a GPS accuracy reading underneath. That tells you the margin your phone is currently giving you. A smaller number means a better fix. If accuracy looks rough, give it a few seconds and try again. Settings let you switch between yards, feet, miles, meters, and kilometers. There is also a toggle for decimals if you want extra precision on shorter distances. The map view can be hidden if you only want the number. If you reset by accident, it asks first. Your last measurement sticks around between launches, so closing the app does not wipe your work. This app is free with ads. If you prefer no ads, there is a one time purchase in the settings that turns them off for good.

Screenshots

Measuring Tape1 screens
RulerGPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RulerGPS at 100% against Measuring Tape's 12%. RulerGPS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Measuring Tape's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (400 vs 3). On update cadence, ads, 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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RulerGPS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measuring Tape has 400 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Measuring Tape's written reviews are positive against 100% of RulerGPS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Measuring Tape versus RulerGPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeasuring TapeRulerGPS
Price$1.99 — better—
Rating4.0 (400 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings400 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoris KalininWilliam Kirkpatrick

Customer experience

Measuring Tape

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

RulerGPS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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.)

RulerGPS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Measuring Tape

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RulerGPS

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Measuring Tape free?
Measuring Tape costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RulerGPS free?
Pricing for RulerGPS is not currently listed on the App Store.
Which has better reviews, Measuring Tape or RulerGPS?
RulerGPS is rated higher. Measuring Tape averages 4.0 out of 5 from 400 ratings, while RulerGPS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Measuring Tape or RulerGPS have ads?
Neither Measuring Tape nor RulerGPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Measuring Tape or RulerGPS?
Measuring Tape ships an update every 5 months, and RulerGPS every 5 months. Most recently, Measuring Tape was updated on September 23, 2026 and RulerGPS on September 21, 2026.

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