Ruler® vs Epic Ruler
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/
Epic Ruler
Transform your smartphone into a portable measuring tool. Accurately measure lengths in both inches and centimeters directly from your device.
- Converts phone to ruler
- Measures in inches
- Measures in centimeters
- Pocket-sized utility
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This app turns your phone into a portable pocket ruler, with support for both inches and centimeters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ruler® at 4.3 against Epic Ruler's 1.0. Ruler® also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (35K vs 4). Epic Ruler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price and ads 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. Epic Ruler asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ruler® holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. 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 point the same way: 22% of Ruler®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Epic Ruler's.
Ruler® ships an update every 6 weeks, Epic Ruler every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruler® | Epic Ruler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (35K ratings) — better | 1.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tue Nguyen Minh | Chih-Hao Chen |
Customer experience
Ruler®
Epic Ruler
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
Epic Ruler
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
Epic Ruler
No in-app purchases
