Comparison

Ruler® vs Flip a Coin App

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

Flip a Coin App

Simulate coin tosses with this free application. Settle arguments or make decisions by tapping your screen to flip a virtual coin. Choose from different coin designs and enjoy a random outcome just like a real coin flip.

Highlights
  • Random coin flips
  • Choose different coins
  • Universal app support
  • Dark Mode support
  • Messages sticker pack
Features
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You're arguing with a friend about something, and you decide you'll settle the argument the old fashion way: flip a coin! Don't have any change? No problem! Use the Flip a Coin App! Flip a Coin App is FREE! All you have to do is tap your iPhone or iPad screen to flip! Features: -Universal application! Flip a Coin app looks great on both your iPhone and your iPad! -Lands on heads or tails. It's a random coin flip just like in real life. -Choose different coins to flip! -On iPad open multiple windows to flip more than one coin. -Comes with a Sticker pack for Messages (iOS 10 and later only). -Supports Dark Mode (iOS 13 and later only). Flip a Coin App will do the flipping for you when you tap, just remember to CALL IT IN THE AIR! -- Photographic Credit: The Susan B. Anthony dollar images used in this app are courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Screenshots

Ruler®4 screens
Flip a Coin App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flip a Coin App at 66% against Ruler®'s 22%. Flip a Coin App also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Ruler®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (35K vs 3.4K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Flip a Coin App sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flip a Coin App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruler® has 35K ratings behind it against 3.4K, 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 66% of Flip a Coin App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ruler® versus Flip a Coin App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuler®Flip a Coin App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (35K ratings)4.6 (3.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews65.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35K — better3.4K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTue Nguyen MinhApp Tyrant Corp

Customer experience

Ruler®

All ratings35,102 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews575 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative75.3%

Flip a Coin App

All ratings3,413 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative30.1%

User reviews

Ruler®

From 35K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Flip a Coin App

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for making decisions
  • 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
  • 💡 Variety of coin options
  • 🎉 Fun and entertaining

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent or biased results
  • 📢 Too many ads
  • 🔇 Sound settings don't work
  • 🤔 Lacks advanced features

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

Flip a Coin App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or doesn't open
  • Coin always lands on the same side
  • Ads disrupt the user experience

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more coin options (e.g. silver dollar)
  • Improve randomness of coin flips
  • Add sound effects and animations
  • Provide more customization options

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ruler®

Subscriptions1
  • Ruler Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Pro Features$1.99
2 purchases

Flip a Coin App

One-time2
  • U.S. Historical Coins$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Ruler® free?
Ruler® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flip a Coin App free?
Flip a Coin App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ruler® or Flip a Coin App?
Flip a Coin App is rated higher. Ruler® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Flip a Coin App averages 4.6 from 3.4K ratings.
Do Ruler® or Flip a Coin App have ads?
Flip a Coin App shows ads; Ruler® does not.
Which is updated more often, Ruler® or Flip a Coin App?
Ruler® ships an update every 2 months, and Flip a Coin App every 2 months. Most recently, Ruler® was updated on October 14, 2026 and Flip a Coin App on October 13, 2026.

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