Ruler® vs JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)
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/
JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)
This Safari extension allows users to parse Japanese text on websites, access a dictionary, and identify unknown words. It also enables adding and reviewing flashcards, with unique 2D review modes for vocabulary learning at your own pace. Requires a JPDB.io account.
- Parse Japanese text on websites
- Access Japanese dictionary
- Identify unknown words
- Add and review flashcards
- 2D SRS vocabulary review
- Learn words at your own pace
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Everything that you know and love about the JPDBreader with just a little bit more! With this Safari extension, you can: - Parse Japanese you find on websites using your JPDB account. This means you can have easy access to a Japanese dictionary and can see at a glance which words you don't know yet. - Add new flashcards and review them straight from the popup - Lots of quality-of-life improvements aimed at touchscreen users - Review on JPDB.io in 2D! Introducing a new concept where all of your SRS vocabulary words are spread out on the screen, allowing you to review in your own order! - Learn new words at your own pace. Never again will you have to wait until all of your reviews are done Notes: This requires a JPDB.io account and the API key found in the settings page. Credit: This extension is built using Max-Kamp's original jpd-breader with additions/changes applied. Huge shoutout to him for his amazing work!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) at 5.0 against Ruler®'s 4.3. JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Ruler®'s advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) asks for nothing beyond the download.
JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. 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.
Ruler® ships an update every 6 weeks, JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruler® | JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (35K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tue Nguyen Minh | Franklin Fanelli |
Customer experience
Ruler®
JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)
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
JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)
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
JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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