Measuring Tape vs Curb Park
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.
Curb Park
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Know exactly where you can park, instantly. Curb uses AI to scan any parking sign and give you a clear verdict in seconds: Allowed, Conditional, or Do Not Park. No more guessing, no more tickets. HOW IT WORKS Point your camera at any parking sign. Curb reads the sign, understands the rules for right now, and tells you whether you can park, for your specific vehicle and permits. WHAT CURB TELLS YOU · Can you park here right now? · Until when is parking allowed or free? · Does your resident zone permit apply? · Is payment required, and how to pay? · When does the status change next? FEATURES · AI-powered sign scanning - any parking sign, any city · Smart time & day awareness - knows exactly when rules apply · Resident permit matching - applies your zone permits automatically · Multiple vehicles - store your car with its permits · Scan history - every scan saved with photo and verdict · Share results - send a scan to a friend via WhatsApp, Messages, and more · Pay directly - launch payment app straight from the result CURB PRO Free accounts include 5 scans per month. Upgrade to Curb Pro for: · Unlimited scans every month · Unlimited vehicles Curb Pro subscription options: · Monthly: $1.99 / month · Annual: $9.99 / year (save 58%) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://curb-park.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Curb Park at Free against Measuring Tape's $1.99. Curb Park also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Measuring Tape's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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
Curb Park is free to download; Measuring Tape costs $1.99 up front. Curb Park sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Measuring Tape asks for nothing beyond the download.
Measuring Tape ships an update every 5 months, Curb Park every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Measuring Tape | Curb Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (401 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 401 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boris Kalinin | Ido Oriane |
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.)
Curb Park
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Measuring Tape
No in-app purchases
Curb Park
- Curb Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Curb Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year









