# Pace Ruler vs Ghost Controls

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pace Ruler | Ghost Controls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-ruler/id588276050/reviews) | **[2.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-controls/id6448189177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Takafumi AMANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/581065340) | [Assemblabs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456463153) |

## What reviewers say

### Pace Ruler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-ruler/id588276050)

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.

**Highlights:** GNSS distance surveying, iOS map integration, File sharing of results, Customizable units (meter, foot), Multiple distance calculation methods, Adjustable GNSS accuracy, Automatic shut-off

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Ghost Controls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-controls/id6448189177)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote gate open/close, Gate status monitoring, Open/close alerts, Customizable schedules, Grant remote access, Diagnostic data sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pace Ruler free?

Pace Ruler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ghost Controls free?

Ghost Controls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pace Ruler or Ghost Controls?

Ghost Controls is rated higher. Pace Ruler averages 2.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Ghost Controls averages 2.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do Pace Ruler or Ghost Controls have ads?

Pace Ruler shows ads; Ghost Controls does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pace Ruler or Ghost Controls?

Pace Ruler ships an update every 6 months, and Ghost Controls every 8 months. Most recently, Pace Ruler was updated on July 6, 2026 and Ghost Controls on September 22, 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.*