# Ruler® vs Simple Cut

The clearest difference is rating: Ruler® at 4.3 against Simple Cut's 2.0. Ruler® also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (35K vs 2). Simple Cut's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ruler® sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Simple Cut asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ruler® holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruler® has 35K ratings behind it against 2, 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 Simple Cut's.

Ruler® ships an update every 2 months, Simple Cut every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ruler® | Simple Cut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruler/id623207505/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-cut-photo-crop/id1508906803/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **21.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 22 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tue Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/434811167) | [Josue Cuginguilua](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485279395) |

## What reviewers say

### Ruler®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruler/id623207505)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ruler Pro (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate measurements
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Convenient for small items
- 📏 Useful ruler tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- ⏱️ Limited free usage time
- 🔍 Inaccurate for larger objects
- 🙅‍♀️ Aggressive monetization tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent measurements
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to switch between metric and imperial units without paying
- Improved accuracy for larger measurements
- Removal of time limits on free usage


### Simple Cut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-cut-photo-crop/id1508906803)

Easily crop photos into custom shapes by outlining the desired area. This intuitive editor allows you to select images from your gallery or take new ones, then precisely trim them to your specifications.

**Highlights:** Custom shape cropping, Intuitive interface, Outline desired area, Use gallery or camera, Efficient editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ruler® free?

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

### Is Simple Cut free?

Simple Cut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ruler® or Simple Cut?

Ruler® is rated higher. Ruler® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Simple Cut averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ruler® or Simple Cut have ads?

Simple Cut shows ads; Ruler® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ruler® or Simple Cut?

Ruler® ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Cut every 5 months. Most recently, Ruler® was updated on October 23, 2026 and Simple Cut on October 13, 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.*