# Measuring Tape vs RulerGPS

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 (401 vs 3). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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 401 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Measuring Tape | RulerGPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | — |
| Rating | [4.0 (401 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measuring-tape/id547095145/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rulergps/id1608946814/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **401** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boris Kalinin](https://appshunter.io/developer/400047582) | [William Kirkpatrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608944971) |

## What reviewers say

### Measuring Tape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measuring-tape/id547095145)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Works well
- ⭐ Excellent for shooting sports
- ⭐ Quick way to get distance measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work on newer iPhones
- 🚫 Reset button not visible or accessible
- 🚫 Inaccurate measurements
- 🚫 App crashes or doesn't open

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### RulerGPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rulergps/id1608946814)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 401 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 November 1, 2026 and RulerGPS on October 8, 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.*