Measuring Tape vs Mr Citation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- GPS-based distance measurement
- Measures air distance
- Maximum available accuracy
- Distances in yards, meters, kilometers, miles
- Continuous distance counters
- Direction arrow to starting point
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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.
Mr Citation
Connect with legal professionals regarding traffic tickets. Securely store case information, upload documents, and access support through live chat or direct calls. Explore helpful articles in the blog section.
- 24/7 live chat support
- Secure case information storage
- Document uploading
- Direct office calls
- Blog section for articles
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Have A Traffic Ticket? Download our app and instantly be in touch with our team. Our system allows you to securely store important information about your case for quick access when you need it most. Key Features: - 24/7 live chat to ask questions, request case updates, and more. - Easily upload documents through the mobile app. - Call our office directly. We're just one click away! - Visit our Blogs section for articles and other useful information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mr Citation at Free against Measuring Tape's $1.99. Measuring Tape's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (401 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Mr Citation is free to download; Measuring Tape costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Measuring Tape holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measuring Tape has 401 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Measuring Tape ships an update every 5 months, Mr Citation every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Measuring Tape | Mr Citation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (401 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 401 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Boris Kalinin | Legal Soft Inc |
Customer experience
Measuring Tape
Mr Citation
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.)
Mr Citation
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Measuring Tape
No in-app purchases
Mr Citation
No in-app purchases
