Rightful Ruler vs Rapid Ingress
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rightful Ruler
This augmented reality tool simplifies distance measurements for tabletop wargames. Measure between bases, create custom paths, and visualize unit auras. It also offers experimental shared AR sessions for collaborative play.
- AR measurement
- Base-to-base distance
- Custom path measurement
- Aura visualization
- Shared AR sessions
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Rightful Ruler is an augmented reality measurement tool for tabletop wargames such as Warhammer 40k. Measure around or through terrain easier than ever before using AR. - Base-to-base: Select two bases to automatically measure the distance from edge to edge. - Custom paths: Start from one base and draw your own path to measure. - Auras: Easily overview what is in range without any additional measurements needed. - Shared AR: Instantly join into a shared measurement session by scanning the QR code of another player. (experimental) Terms of use: https://matterless.com/rightfulruler-eula Privacy policy: https://matterless.com/privacypolicy
Rapid Ingress
Plan deployments, measure distances, and check line of sight for tabletop wargames on a digital battlefield. Rehearse setups on accurate terrain layouts and import army lists from other tools. Enhance your pre-game strategy for competitive play.
- Plan unit deployments and formations
- Accurate distance and line-of-sight measurement
- Digital 60x44" battlefield
- Includes 11th Edition 40k terrain layouts
- Save, share, and import army lists
- Table setup reference
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Plan smarter. Deploy better. Win more. Rapid Ingress is the tabletop wargaming planning tool for players who want to improve - from local league nights to Grand Tournament prep. Rehearse deployments, settle line-of-sight questions in seconds, and squeeze every inch out of your setup, all on an accurate 60×44" digital battlefield. Use of the Rapid Ingress mobile app requires a subscription ($6/month or $60/year). The web app offers free basic features without one. PLAN DEPLOYMENTS Place unit bases, group units into formations, and test deployment setups for any matchup before game day. MEASURE WITH CERTAINTY Base-to-base and point-to-point distances, threat radii, and true line of sight - know the answer instead of eyeballing it. EVERY 11TH EDITION 40K LAYOUT All current tournament terrain layouts built in. Rehearse the exact tables you'll play on before the event. SAVE, SHARE, IMPORT Save your boards and share them with your group. Import armies from your favorite list-building tools, including the GW app and New Recruit. TABLE SETUP REFERENCE Set up terrain correctly every time with the built-in layout reference. Whether you're chasing your first local win or maximizing a GT run, Rapid Ingress turns pre-game planning into a competitive edge. Rapid Ingress mobile is included with your subscription - sign in with your account to get started. Unofficial fan-made tool. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Games Workshop. Warhammer 40,000 is a trademark of Games Workshop Limited. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rapidingress.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rapid Ingress at 100% against Rightful Ruler's 0%. Rapid Ingress also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Rightful Ruler's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Rightful Ruler sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Rapid Ingress sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rapid Ingress holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Rightful Ruler's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rapid Ingress's.
Rightful Ruler ships an update every 2 months, Rapid Ingress every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rightful Ruler | Rapid Ingress |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Auki Matterless Limited | Rapid Ingress |
Customer experience
Rightful Ruler
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In-app purchases
Rightful Ruler
- Premium$2.991 Month
- Lifetime Pass$79.99
Rapid Ingress
- Monthly$6.001 Month
- Annual$60.001 Year
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