Pace Ruler vs Ghost Controls
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pace Ruler
This tool uses GNSS to measure distances accurately on foot. Survey results can be viewed on an iOS map and shared easily. Customize units, calculation methods, and accuracy settings for precise measurements.
- GNSS distance surveying
- iOS map integration
- File sharing of results
- Customizable units (meter, foot)
- Multiple distance calculation methods
- Adjustable GNSS accuracy
- Automatic shut-off
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This simple tool utilizes GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) to survey distances on foot. The survey results, or tracking data, can be conveniently checked using an iOS map and are easily shareable via file sharing. Settings: - Remove Ads: This option removes ads via in-app purchase and displays a toolbar. - Units: Choose between meter, international foot, or U.S. survey foot. - Distance Calculation Methods: Options include iOS Default, Haversine, Hubeny (Simple Formula), Bowring, or Hubeny (Original). Bowring's method offers the best accuracy. - Reference Ellipsoid: Choose between WGS84 or GRS80. - GNSS Accuracy: Specify the allowed range of error. - Automatic Shut Off: If there's no movement for about 5 minutes, surveying will stop automatically. - Do Not Use Thumbnail: This option hides thumbnails. - Use Light Mode for Maps: The map is displayed in light mode even if you are using dark mode. Notice: Continued use of GNSS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Ghost Controls
Control your automatic gate opener remotely. Open, close, check status, and receive alerts. Schedule gate activity and grant access to others. Requires a compatible control board and the AXMC-R module.
- Remote gate open/close
- Gate status monitoring
- Open/close alerts
- Customizable schedules
- Grant remote access
- Diagnostic data sharing
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The Ghost Controls smart app allows you to easily open, close, check the status of, and help diagnose your automatic gate opener. This app supports all Ghost Controls gate openers that has the AXMC-R module installed. Please note that the AXMC-R module is a separately purchased accessory that does not come standard in standard Ghost Controls Kits. Additional Features: • Setup open and close alerts • Create schedules to open and/or close your automatic gate opener • Grant access to remote users • Select user connection type of Bluetooth or Wifi • View and Send diagnostics data to Ghost Controls to help reduce troubleshooting time For Ghost Controls Smart App control you will need: • A Ghost Controls control board with MultiConnect onboard • Connection to Bluetooth or Wifi To upgrade your existing Ghost Controls control board to one compatible with MultiConnect please visit www.ghostcontrols.com for more information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ghost Controls at none against Pace Ruler's 1. Ghost Controls also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (2.9 vs 2.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Pace Ruler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ghost Controls asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ghost Controls holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 26 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Pace Ruler's written reviews are positive against 33% of Ghost Controls's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Pace Ruler ships an update every 6 months, Ghost Controls every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pace Ruler | Ghost Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (13 ratings) | 2.9 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Takafumi AMANO | Assemblabs Ltd |
Customer experience
Pace Ruler
Ghost Controls
In-app purchases
Pace Ruler
- Remove Ads$1.99
Ghost Controls
No in-app purchases
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