Calipers Tape Measure vs TransMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calipers Tape Measure
Measure objects of any size with your phone. Features a 5-meter tape measure for larger items and a precision caliper mode for measuring small objects down to a tenth of a millimeter. Offers highly accurate readings tested across various devices and settings.
- 5-meter tape measure
- Precision caliper mode
- Measure to 0.1mm accuracy
- Spirit level functionality
- Accurate measurement testing
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Calipers lets you take measurements when you're on the go. For the big things, there's 5 meter tape measure. Simply place your iPhone on a surface so the ‘zero’ aligns with where you want to start your measurement. Next, place a finger near the bottom of your iPhone and slide your iPhone along the surface, keeping your finger still. Finally, when your finger reaches the top, repeat the process again until you’ve completed your measurement For the little things, the calipers mode will let you measure objects within a tenth of a millimeter. Simply place an object on the screen, and drag the top and bottom guides until they are just visible. To get really accurate readings, you can use the ‘plus’ and ‘minus’ buttons to move the guides closer or further apart by a 1/10th of a millimeter. 6 out of the top 10 free apps in this category are off by as much as 10% on the iPhone 12 & 13 Mini, or when some accessibility features are enabled. Since most people don't check their app against a ruler - we felt it was really important we did! This app has been throughly tested to ensure the measurements are accurate in every scenario.
TransMate
Instantly translate text on your screen without leaving your current app. Supports over 100 languages and various applications like games, comics, and social media. Offers offline translation and a privacy-friendly experience.
- On-screen floating window for instant translations
- Clipboard shortcut for quick text translation
- Supports over 100 languages
- Offline translation mode
- Privacy-friendly, no screenshots saved
- Translate games, comics, and social media
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Translate apps, manga, games, social media, chat. Supports Taobao, Rednote, VK and more. TransMate Screen Translator captures the screen, translates it with contextual accuracy, and overlays the results in the same layout and UI. No need to switch apps, or manually delete screenshots from your gallery after. It is a fast, smart way to understand any app in real time. Main Features ▶ On-Screen Floating Window – Stay inside your app; translations appear instantly. ▶ Clipboard Shortcut – Copy text, instant translation with one tap. ▶ 100+ Languages Supported – Contextual and accurate. Supports English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian (переводчик / perevodchik), and more. ▶ Offline Mode – Translate even without internet. ▶ One Tap to Translate – No manual screenshots, no clutter, no extra steps. Translate chat messages, posts, and comments on social apps like Rednote, VK. Read comics and manga. Play games in other languages. Shop on apps like Taobao, Coupang, Avito. Immersive language learning by navigating native apps. ※ Reliable and simple to use – No configuration required. ※ Privacy friendly – No screenshots saved, no data shared. ※ Trusted by travellers, expats, language learners and gamers worldwide. ※ "A must have translation app for any iPhone user.” TransMate Pro (Optional) Upgrade to TransMate Pro for even more premium features and services to improve your screen translation experience. 24/7 support for any issues. Please contact us by email at transmatetranslator@gmail.com or in-app customer service. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/transmate-screen-translator-privacy-policy/c2d0a67d-ef9c-4307-8968-fce21b6f396f/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TransMate at Free against Calipers Tape Measure's $1.99. TransMate also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Calipers Tape Measure's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On 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
TransMate is free to download; Calipers Tape Measure costs $1.99 up front. TransMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Calipers Tape Measure asks for nothing beyond the download.
Calipers Tape Measure holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calipers Tape Measure has 26 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Calipers Tape Measure's written reviews are positive against 50% of TransMate's.
Calipers Tape Measure ships an update every 3 months, TransMate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calipers Tape Measure | TransMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (26 ratings) — better | 3.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacob Parker | STRUB SYSTEMS |
Customer experience
Calipers Tape Measure
TransMate
In-app purchases
Calipers Tape Measure
No in-app purchases
TransMate
- TransMate Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- TransMate Pro Monthly3 Days trial$13.991 Month
- TransMate Pro Yearly3 Days trial$47.991 Year
- TransMate Pro Lifetime$96.99
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