Previews Creator vs Ruler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Previews Creator
Easily create professional app previews without design skills. Customize device, text, and background elements with flexible placement and scaling options. Download high-quality previews in standard sizes for app stores, all for free.
- Completely free and without ads
- Create previews in common App Store sizes
- Customize device, text, font, and background
- Drag and drop elements freely
- Rotate and scale device previews
- Adjust text size with pinch gestures
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Previews Creator is completely free, without ads and you can create and download as many previews as you want. In-App purchases are just a tip jar option, there are no features tied to this. Are you a developer without any designer skills, like me? Do you only use iOS simulator screenshoots to showcase your products? Are you tired of watermarks and not willing to pay a subscription to create simples previews? If one or more answers were yes, then Previews Creator is your way to go * Completely free and without ads * Create simple previews with the most used sizes on App Store Connect (6.7", 6.1", 5.5" and 12.9") * You can modify the device, text, image, font color, font size and the background color * You can drag the text and the device preview to any part of the view * You can rotate and scale the device and also you can increase or decrease text size with a pinch * The images will be downloaded with the appropriate sizes depending on the selected device
Ruler
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Turn your smartphone screen into a precise ruler. Measure real lengths with a simple touch and drag. 【Key Features】 - Touch & drag to measure lengths instantly - Switch between cm and inch units - Real-time measurement display - Automatic PPI detection for accurate results 【Precision Calibration】 - Credit card (85.6mm) calibration for pinpoint accuracy - Saved calibration — set it once, measure anytime - Optimized accuracy per device 【Easy-to-Use Design】 - Clean ruler interface with clear markings - Dark mode support - 10 languages supported - Intuitive unit toggle 【Perfect For】 - Quick measurements when you don't have a ruler - DIY, crafts, and sewing projects - Furniture placement and space planning - Students and professionals on the go No need to carry a ruler — measure anything, anywhere with your phone!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ruler at none against Previews Creator's 3. Ruler also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, ads and device support 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. Previews Creator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ruler asks for nothing beyond the download.
Previews Creator ships an update every 4 months, Ruler every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Previews Creator | Ruler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Angel Gutierrez | mintaek lee |
In-app purchases
Previews Creator
- Love for coffee$0.99
- Love for donuts$1.99
- Love for pizza$3.99
Ruler
No in-app purchases
