# Protractor+ vs Tape Measure & Ruler Арр

The clearest difference is ads: Protractor+ at none against Tape Measure & Ruler Арр's shown. Tape Measure & Ruler Арр's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 15%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protractor+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tape Measure & Ruler Арр sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Protractor+ against 4.2 for Tape Measure & Ruler Арр. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 4.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of Protractor+'s written reviews are positive against 41% of Tape Measure & Ruler Арр's.

Protractor+ ships an update every 2 months, Tape Measure & Ruler Арр every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protractor+ | Tape Measure & Ruler Арр |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-plus/id631311541/reviews) | **[4.2 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-measure-and-ruler/id1453537222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 4.3K |
| Positive reviews | 14.9% of reviews | **40.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#81** |
| Size | 21 MB | 312 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tue Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/434811167) | [Free Style Dev LCC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709486996) |

## What reviewers say

### Protractor+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-plus/id631311541)

Transform your device into a versatile angle measurement tool. Easily measure angles in both degrees and radians with an intuitive interface. Ideal for quick and precise angle readings.

**Highlights:** Angle measurement, Degrees and radians, Intuitive visual control, Elegant design, Pocket protractor functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick angle measurement
- 👍 Useful for physics labs
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Degrees feature locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Unreliable camera feature
- 🔋 Frequent timeouts force upgrade
- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Camera feature not working as expected
- Angle measurements not accurate
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- Ability to measure in degrees without upgrade
- Improved accuracy and responsiveness
- Removal of timeouts and paywalls


### Tape Measure & Ruler Арр

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-measure-and-ruler/id1453537222)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Utilities, #103 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This app functions as a digital measuring tool, allowing you to measure objects and distances with accuracy. It also enables you to create sketches with text annotations and share your measurements and designs.

**Highlights:** Digital ruler and measuring tape, Imperial and Metric units, Rangefinder for distance measurement, Sketch mode with text editor, Share measurements and sketches, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access for one week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access for one week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access for one week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access for one week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| 19.99$ Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access for one month | $19.99 | per month |
| Ruler app: AR Tape measure | $24.99 | per year |
| Measuring tape | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access for one month | $24.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access for one month | $24.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access for 6 months | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited access for 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access for 1 year | $59.99 | per year |
| Undo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alignment | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sketch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ruler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 📏 Convenient for home projects
- 🔍 Useful tape measure feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Misleading free trial
- 🐛 Inaccurate measurements
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unexpected charges
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscription
- More customization options
- Improved outdoor performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protractor+ free?

Protractor+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tape Measure & Ruler Арр free?

Tape Measure & Ruler Арр is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Protractor+ or Tape Measure & Ruler Арр?

Tape Measure & Ruler Арр is rated higher. Protractor+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Tape Measure & Ruler Арр averages 4.2 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Protractor+ or Tape Measure & Ruler Арр have ads?

Tape Measure & Ruler Арр shows ads; Protractor+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Protractor+ or Tape Measure & Ruler Арр?

Protractor+ ships an update every 2 months, and Tape Measure & Ruler Арр every 3 weeks. Most recently, Protractor+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tape Measure & Ruler Арр on September 25, 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.*