Comparison

Ruler® vs Borrowed

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

Borrowed

Easily manage items and money you've lent or borrowed. Features include reminders, statistics, cloud sync, and data export. Keep track of everything shared with friends and family in a simple, secure interface.

Highlights
  • Track money and items
  • Statistics and insights
  • Reminders for forgotten items
  • Automatic cloud sync
  • Export data to Excel
  • Simple and secure tracking
Features
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Who has your drill? And who still owes you $20? Borrowed remembers, so you don't have to. Keep track of everything you lend and borrow, things and money alike. Add it in seconds, get a friendly nudge when it's due, and always know who has what. NEW: YOUR STUFF, READY TO LEND Keep a list of everything you own, from tents and tools to books and games. Note how many you have and where they are. Lending something out takes one tap: pick who, how many and until when. When it comes back, it's ready to lend again. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT Added in seconds: just what and who. A photo, amount or return date is up to you • Things and money in one place, with a clear balance of who owes whom • A friendly reminder on the return date, so nobody has to ask awkwardly • Per person, see exactly what they have of yours, and what you have of theirs • Everything that came back stays in your history, searchable anytime • Statistics show how much is out and what you lend most • Export everything to Excel whenever you like. PERFECT FOR The book you lent a colleague • The drill your neighbor borrowed • Concert tickets you paid for a friend • The camping gear that travels around the family • Board games, chargers, cameras, kids' clothes and everything else that ends up in someone else's home MADE FOR EVERY DAY Your list syncs automatically between your phone and tablet, so it's always with you. Sign in with Apple, Google or email. A calm, clean design with a beautiful dark mode and a layout made for iPad. Available in 20 languages, in the currency of your choice. NO ADS, NO CLUTTER Borrowed has no ads. Your data is stored securely and stays yours: export it anytime, or delete your account right from the app. Got an idea or a question? Tell us right from the app. We'd love to hear from you. Start keeping track today, and get your things back.

Screenshots

Ruler®4 screens
Borrowed4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ruler® and Borrowed both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Borrowed's written reviews are positive against 22% of Ruler®'s. Borrowed also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Ruler®'s advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Ruler® against 4.3 for Borrowed. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruler® has 35K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Ruler®'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Borrowed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ruler® ships an update every 2 months, Borrowed every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ruler® versus Borrowed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuler®Borrowed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (35K ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTue Nguyen MinhThinkaholic

Customer experience

Ruler®

All ratings35,109 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews578 reviews
Positive21.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative75.4%

Borrowed

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%

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

Borrowed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ruler®

Subscriptions1
  • Ruler Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Pro Features$1.99
None

Borrowed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruler® free?
Ruler® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Borrowed free?
Borrowed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ruler® or Borrowed?
Ruler® is rated higher. Ruler® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Borrowed averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Ruler® or Borrowed have ads?
Neither Ruler® nor Borrowed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ruler® or Borrowed?
Ruler® ships an update every 2 months, and Borrowed every 4 months. Most recently, Ruler® was updated on November 15, 2026 and Borrowed on November 11, 2026.

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