Comparison

Starlight Ceiling vs AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Starlight Ceiling

Transform your space into a realistic open sky with twinkling stars. This app allows you to control the starlight, switch between preset light modes, and create custom lighting experiences for a vibrant, wilderness-like ambiance.

Highlights
  • Realistic twinkling starfield
  • On/off starlight control
  • Preset light modes
  • Customizable lighting
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The official companion app for Starlight Ceiling systems. Connect to your Starlight controller over Bluetooth and take full control of your ceiling — from the brightness of every star to the rhythm of every animation. Designed from the ground up for version 7.0, this app gives you an intuitive, beautiful interface for managing one Starlight or an entire home full of them. CONTROL YOUR STARLIGHT Power your Starlights on and off, adjust brightness, and change animation speed — all from your phone. Media-player-style controls let you play, pause, and skip between light modes with a single tap. BUILT-IN LIGHT MODES Choose from four beautifully crafted preset modes: - Staggered Wave: Stars fade in rolling waves across the ceiling - Synced Breathe: All stars gently pulse together - Steady On: A constant, even glow - Sequential Blink: Stars blink in a cascading sequence Each preset is ready to use the moment you connect. CREATE YOUR OWN MODES Design unlimited custom light modes with the built-in editor. Each Starlight controller has four independent LED channels (Stars 1 through 4), and you can configure each one separately: - Choose from three animation types: Light (constant glow), Blink, or Breath (smooth fade) - Fine-tune brightness, animation speed, phase delay, and wait time per channel - Preview your creation live on your connected Starlight before saving - Save with a custom name, edit anytime, or delete modes you no longer need MULTI-ROOM CONTROL Connect up to five Starlight controllers simultaneously — each one driving up to 30 panels. Give each Starlight a custom name — Bedroom, Living Room, Home Theater — and control them individually or as a group. Toggle between Individual and All modes to manage your entire setup from one screen. The app remembers your Starlights and reconnects automatically. If a controller goes out of range, it picks right back up when you return. SETTINGS AND PERSONALIZATION - Choose System, Dark, or Light theme to match your preference - View connection status for all your Starlights at a glance - Rename, disconnect, or remove saved devices from the detail screen DESIGNED FOR YOUR STARLIGHT This app is purpose-built for Starlight Ceiling hardware sold at starlightceiling.com. It communicates directly with your controller over Bluetooth Low Energy — no cloud account, no login, no data collection. Just you and your ceiling. PRIVACY FIRST Starlight Ceiling does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. There are no user accounts, no analytics, and no ads. The app requests location permission solely because iOS requires it for Bluetooth device scanning — your location is never read or stored. REQUIREMENTS - One or more Starlight Ceiling systems (sold separately at starlightceiling.com) - iPhone or iPad with Bluetooth Low Energy support - iOS 15.1 or later

About

AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix

Transform your phone into a precise digital measuring tool using augmented reality. Measure objects, calculate room dimensions, and find ring sizes with ease. Save and share your measurements in various formats.

Highlights
  • Real-time object measurement
  • Accurate ring sizer
  • 3D room scanning
  • Perimeter and square footage calculation
  • Save and share measurements
  • Imperial and metric unit support
Features
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Try Metrix: Digital Measuring Tape, a convenient and precise measurement tool that transforms your smartphone into a virtual ruler. Designed for accuracy and ease of use, it’s perfect for quick measurements on the go or detailed tasks at home, work, or school. -Real-Time Measurements- • Measure any objects by aligning them with your screen • Find your perfect ring size with an accurate on-screen Ring Sizer tool • Size up furniture for your space before buying • Use augmented reality (AR) technology to scan your room in 3D and get perimeter, square footage, ceiling height calculated automatically • Estimate dimensions during travel or shopping -Multiple Units- Switch seamlessly between imperial (inches, feet) and metric (millimeters, centimeters, meters) systems. -Save & Share- Save measurements in USDZ, STL or PDF formats and share them. Metrix: Digital Measuring Tape offers a sleek, portable alternative to physical rulers, enabling precise measurements at your fingertips anytime, anywhere! SUPPORT We aim to build the finest apps for our users. Help us improve by reporting a bug and requesting a feature via Email: support@mobiletechou.com Premium: To receive full access to Metrix: Digital Measuring Tape features, you will need to subscribe to Premium. Subscription Details Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage auto-renewal in your App Store settings. Privacy policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D9UOVSUg2pUsqzMMWctzFtUQFiFINTt7HeOg_zIoALM/edit?usp=sharing Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SEs22KBmqUFvh7RLZ-GBBM6Wo7-bRwlP8msFpoESll8/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Starlight Ceiling4 screens
AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Starlight Ceiling at none against AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix's 9. Starlight Ceiling also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 18 months) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Starlight Ceiling asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starlight Ceiling ships an update every 18 months, AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Starlight Ceiling versus AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarlight CeilingAR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews20.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#119 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB410 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdith-Min International IncMobileTech OU

Customer experience

Starlight Ceiling

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix

All ratings1,185 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive20.6%
Neutral0.7%
Negative78.7%

Bugs and requests

Starlight Ceiling

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Contact button does not work
  • App continues to freeze
  • Buttons not clickable
  • App didn't work for one day
  • App won't load
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  • API ERROR
  • Kept saying 'error' when uploading photos
  • Settings options do not open
  • App goes dark and doesn't measure
  • Free test is a ripoff
  • Functionality not showing up as advertised

Requested features

6 requests
  • Provide clear instructions/directions
  • Make cancellation process straightforward
  • Ensure contact methods are functional
  • Allow account deletion
  • Fix app freezing/loading issues
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  • Improve accuracy in poor lighting

In-app purchases

None

Starlight Ceiling

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Family Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Annual Family Premium$39.991 Year
  • Annual Premium$49.991 Year
  • Annual Family Premium$59.991 Year
  • Annual Access$64.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$59.99
  • Lifetime Access$69.99

Questions

Is Starlight Ceiling free?
Starlight Ceiling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix free?
AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Starlight Ceiling or AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix have ads?
Neither Starlight Ceiling nor AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Starlight Ceiling or AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix?
Starlight Ceiling ships an update every 18 months, and AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix weekly. Most recently, Starlight Ceiling was updated on October 30, 2026 and AR Ruler Measuring Tape:Metrix on November 5, 2026.

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