Ruler® vs iRuler Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ruler®
This app provides a versatile toolkit for all your measurement needs. It includes a classic ruler, a tape measure, and a camera ruler for precise measurements. Easily switch between units and document your findings by adding measurements directly to photos.
- Classic ruler and tape measure
- Camera ruler mode
- Photo measures mode
- Dual unit support (inches/cm)
- Precision sliders for small objects
- Elegant and user-friendly interface
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Your Comprehensive Ruler Solution for Your Phone! Experience the ultimate ruler toolkit on your phone, featuring a classic ruler, a tape measure, and a camera ruler. Key Features: - Elegant Design: Enjoy a stylish and user-friendly interface for all your measurement needs. - Dual Units: Easily switch between inches and centimeters for versatile measuring. - Precision Sliders: Accurately measure small objects with intuitive sliders. - Camera Ruler Mode: Utilize your phone's camera to measure objects seamlessly. - Photo Measures Mode: Add measurement data directly to your photos for organized documentation. Make every measurement a breeze with our complete ruler solution! Download now for a sleek and efficient measuring experience. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
iRuler Plus
Measure lengths in centimeters or inches with this virtual ruler app. It offers a user-friendly interface with customizable color themes and styles. Easily measure small objects or long items up to 120 cm.
- Measure in cm or inches
- Up to 120 cm scroll ruler
- Measure small objects with stick ruler
- Multiple ruler themes and colors
- Easy to use interface
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iRuler Plus is a Free application that helps you measure length in cm or inches. This app is easy to use and has a beautiful design with so many colors and styles. How to use it? 1. Place your iPhone alongside the object. 2. Move the phone while touching the screen. Key feature: - Very long scroll ruler, up to 120 cm in length. - Measure small object like a coin,... using stick ruler with 2 slider - Many ruler themes with beautiful color, we'll add more themes in the next version
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ruler® at 4.3 against iRuler Plus's 1.7. Ruler® also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 52 months). iRuler Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Ruler® sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and iRuler Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ruler® holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruler® has 35K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Ruler®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of iRuler Plus's.
Ruler® ships an update every 2 months, iRuler Plus every 52 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruler® | iRuler Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (35K ratings) — better | 1.7 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35K — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 52 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tue Nguyen Minh | CONG DUC TRAN |
Customer experience
Ruler®
iRuler Plus
Bugs and requests
Ruler®
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent measurements
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to switch between metric and imperial units without paying
- Improved accuracy for larger measurements
- Removal of time limits on free usage
iRuler Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ruler®
- Ruler Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Pro Features$1.99
iRuler Plus
- iRuler Premium$1.99
